New York fashion week & fall 2013 Trends

It seems to early to be posting about trends for fall 2013 when summer is not even here. Yet, that is how the fashion world works.  If you are a serious follower of fashion and want to plan your new-season wardrobe, then following the fashion shows from New York, Milan, London and Paris is a must. 

During New York Fashion Week the world got a peek at the trends that will dominate stores during next fall and winter. It comprised of eight days of runway shows and presentations spotlighting designers from across the globe.

Designers' inspirations for their lines were as interesting and different as their collections. Mother Nature, Imperial Russia, Japan, Morocco, Alfred Hitchcock films, outer space, great American fashion icons and Brothers Grimm fairy tales were some of the themes that influenced next season's styles. Here's a look at the trends:

Fur

Sinfully soft and ridiculously warm, designers didn't shy away from using fur for fall 2013. Sable and fox and broadtail... these and more were part of the foray of furs that paraded down the runway. Some were incorporated into wraps or coats. Other times, fur peppered jackets or trimmed capelets or hemlines of dresses. Though many were in neutral tones such as black or chocolate, fur king Dennis Basso and some other designers dyed them vibrant shades such as evergreen, chartreuse or emerald to match apparel.

Tom Ford

Altuzarra

Alexander Wang

Mar Jacobs

Mulberry

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Plaid and fabric blocking

Whether checkered, tartan, or houndstooth, we will all be marching straight into fall 2013 with a wardrobe of plaid jackets, dresses, trousers and more.For a few seasons, color blocking was all the craze. Now clothes are getting more creative with multiple prints, textures and fabrics. Who said diamond, leopard and circular patterns in contrasting colors can't live in harmony in a single sweater or coat?

Emerson

Victoria Beckham

Carolina Herrera

Victoria Beckham

Jason Wu

Antonio Berardi

Burberry

Black and White

The most classic of combinations. The strong twosome will be carried over from spring summer into autumn. This trend was also evident at the start of London fashion week, see Burberry below.

Burberry

Burberry

Burberry

Antonio Berardi

Alexander Wang

DVF

J Mendel

Other trends: 

Deep necklines and sheer formal wear:

Gowns drew drama from severe-yet-tasteful plunging necklines. Backs followed suit, with deep V or scooped cuts. Sometimes backs were fully exposed but remained modest with sheer paneling.

Sparkling embellishments:

Glitter fell like a coat of freshly fallen snow on pieces accentuated with beading, sequins, crystals and other eye-catching embellishments. Some creations were head-to-toe sparkle, while others used glitz as a way to add a pop of visual interest and glamour.

A dose of color:

Chase away winter blues with bold hues. Neon pink, orange, lime, berry and cherry red  were among the more popular, either as accents to more subdued colors or as an all-over look. Fall floral prints also brightened ensembles. At the opposite end of the spectrum were iterations of olive, plum and oxblood.

Cozy chic:

Sweatshirts were a staple of some collections, sometimes paired with a blazer or layered over a dress for an outfit that marries comfort with style.

Slender silhouettes:

Menswear, especially suits, ran slim, reminiscent of styles from the 1960s.  Women's designs also were body-conscious, thanks to slender pants and figure-flattering dresses. Coats, however, tended to mirror this year's boxy fit and at times featured oversized lapels. Sweeping capes and wraps also were common

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