Trendwatch
Hey Trendwatchers,
The past few weeks have been big in the political world, with the Presidential Inauguration taking place last Friday and the Women’s Marches occurring across the United States on Saturday. We were on the lookout for expressive styles at both events. First Lady Melania Trump caught our eyes at the Inauguration in a monochrome, 1960s inspired look designed by Ralph Lauren. She paired her baby blue skirt suit with matching gloves, a clutch and stiletto heels. Presidential runner-up Hillary Clinton also wore a white Ralph Lauren suit to the inauguration, promoting a message of unity. At the Women’s March on Washington, Rihanna came dressed to kill. In a bright pink LAPP sweatshirt detailed with a feminist slogan, Molly Goddard tulle dress and bubblegum pink stilettos, Rihanna used fashion as a creative outlet to express her strong womanhood and solidarity.
On the runway, Karl Lagerfeld debuted his 2017 couture collection in the Chanel Show of Mirrors. At the beginning of the show, Lagerfeld added a twist to the classic Chanel suit by emphasizing tailoring with wide shoulders and contrasting wide belts. He chose a candy colored palette, using light blue, pink, yellow and lavender fabrics. Once Chanel gowns took the stage, it was all about silver and gold, sparkles and lean silhouettes. Feathers were a big part of Lagerfeld’s gown designs, appearing on poufs and hemlines. Stay tuned for the feather trend to take hold in the coming months!
Over the past few days, the Men’s Fashion Show is being held in Paris. There have been many comments on its controversy over men’s fashion. The show has been challenging the “beauty and masculinity of a man.” There have also been many pragmatic questions about the purpose of some fashion trends. One question asked was, “Why do some shirts have such long sleeves?” Overall, the week went well, and many designers are currently still reviewing the inner works.
Exonians have been killing the fashion game this week! Lauren Wilson ‘17 rocked a jean skirt, velour blouse and black booties. Henri Pratt ‘17 wore a cool and casual button down with a navy moped design. Miranda Hall ‘19 flaunted a winter white look in white jeans layered under a comfy flannel. She completed the look in trendy black cutout booties. Assistant Principal Kim looked stylish on the Assembly stage in a beige blazer paired with brown pants. Teddy Scott ‘18 donned an uber-casual look in a bright pink and grey drug-rug worn over jeans and grey converse. Rachel Luo ‘17 broke our hearts in a red cold-shoulder top, black high waist jeans and ankle booties. Soren Rossi ‘17 also rocked the jeans look this week, cuffing them over a pair of Sperry’s, and matching it with a West Coast styled button down.
Stay stylish,
Caroline and Connor