The designer that did Michelle Obama's Election Day dress, Narciso Rodridguez, is showing Pre-Fall 2009, and the collection is loaded with color. Rodriguez may have been influenced by Michelle Obama's red and black embroidered dress, because the designer has struck out with navy blue and bright jewel tones that include brilliant fuchsia, ruby and deep purple.
Implications - Metallic dresses are most frequently seen in holiday fashion collections, but the recession forced fashion designers to prove to price-conscious consumers that their clothing could be worn all season long. By layering with leggings and sweaters, designers were able to give these seasonal separates a new life and introduce them earlier in the season.
Bold Layered Fashion
Narciso Rodriguez Pairs Leggings and Jewel Tones for Pre-Fall 2009
Trend Themes
1. Extended Fashion Seasons - Fashion designers are embracing the idea of creating clothing that can be worn all season long, rather than being limited to specific holidays or events.
2. Layering with Leggings - Designers are incorporating leggings into their collections to create versatile and stylish layered looks.
3. Bold Jewel Tones - Fashion is embracing vibrant jewel tones like fuchsia, ruby, and deep purple, bringing a bold and eye-catching element to clothing collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers have an opportunity to create clothing that can be worn throughout multiple seasons, giving consumers more value for their money.
2. Leggings Manufacturing - With the increasing popularity of leggings as a fashion staple, there is a growing demand for manufacturers to produce high-quality and stylish leggings.
3. Jewelry Industry - The rise of bold jewel tones in fashion opens up new possibilities for the jewelry industry to create complementary pieces that enhance the overall look.