One of the major themes in this blog is the constant ebbing and flowing of the fashion world and the trends that it shapes in western style handbags and western style accessories. It is almost impossible to predict what the major trends of a year will be until after the year has finished, but we can sure try to guess what will be in fashion this year!
Here’s some picks for major game changers in fashion for 2011:
Minimalism – I hate it when people take minimalism to mean plain and boring. This year, it seems as if designers’ spring collections are going to feature simple designs with bold colors. This could mean a tote style bag with clean lines in a loud purple and white design. Nude and beige are not leaving the minimalist palette however – they will be paired with colors to liven things up a bit.
Vintage – Vintage fashion (i.e. good fashion) is always in style, be it old band T-shirts or lavish Gucci leather handbags. My advice – if you go out to a consignment shop and see a gorgeous old handbag, snatch it up. Like every other year, they will be hard to find in general.
Denim – I know what you’re thinking – ‘Are we in early 1990s grunge territory?’ Sure, denim was a staple of this era, but it’s slowly creeping back into the minds of big name designers like Prada. Keep your eyes open for a bunch of runway models with heavy makeup and largely denim bags. So twenty years ago!
Classic Shapes – My favorite celebrity designer Victoria Beckham has jumped on the bandwagon towards more classically shaped bags, starting with her Hexagonal Chain Bag. I’m sure you’ll be seeing more designers jumping on the wagon with her on the classically shaped front.
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