Trendwatch
Hey guys!
We hope you all had a fabulous break and are ready to get back to the grind! As 2017 begins, we are seeing interesting trends around the fashion world. Calling all you emoji-lovers out there, this one is just for you! Brands such as Alice and Olivia and Michael Kors are releasing emoji-crazed lines. T-shirts, handbags and shoes are some of the most popular items to be decaled with whimsical features. Gucci has also released a line called “l’aveugle par amour” or “blind for love,” which features similar designs. Check out any of these brands if you want in on the emoji trend.
The OG whimsical brand is making a comeback—that distinct heart with playful eyes that you find on many shirts and shoes this season is up-and-coming. Comme des Garcons, meaning “Like Boys” in French, has actually been around since 1969. It is an ironic Japanese clothing company with a french cover. They are well known for both their heart and polka dot patterns. The company features many different designers such as Shirt and Play, and it incorporates different designers throughout each season.
One of the most featured products is the collaboration that they did with Converse. They have two simple designs. On each side of the shoes, the top half of the hearts stick out. Their eyes look up as if they are peeking out from the bottom of the shoe. They are very minimalistic and come in only two colors: black and white. The canvas pieced shoes are up-and-coming. I am particularly interested to see what they have in store for 2017!
The Golden Globes kicked off the award show season with tons of good looks. Yellow seemed to be a common trend on the red carpet. Natalie Portman wore a 60s inspired Bohemian gown styled by Prada, and Reese Witherspoon wore a pale yellow fitted Versace dress. Emma Stone stole the show in a pale pink Valentino robe embellished with silver stars.
Blake Lively rocked a black velvet dress with sparkling silver details. Ryan Gosling and Donald Glover, both dressed in Gucci, won our hearts as the best dressed men.
At Exeter’s own formal event, Winter Formal, Kate Haering ‘17 was shredding the dance with her extravagant moves. She was wearing a white dress with blue flowers that stood out from the rest. Winslow MacDonald ‘17 was looking classy as usual wearing a camel-hair overcoat and a turquoise bolo tie. On campus, Auden Barbour ‘18 has been rocking some nice colored dark jackets for a while. Eloise Shields ‘17 styles black Blundstones with sheer patterned tights under a corduroy skirt and a cozy scarf. RC McShane ‘17 dresses to impress in a navy patterned bowtie, a silver buckled belt, and a navy slip on vans. Nora Epler ‘17 goes for a monochrome look in an all black ensemble, with a cool pair of black tie crepe pants that adds variety to the look.
We hope you have a fun and fashionable week!
Stay stylish,
Caroline and Connor