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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
 This Isabel Marant jacket was the inspiration starting point for my third and final bomber jacket. Readers, I think I got a little bit carried away with the whole bomber jacket trend. First I made this bomber, then this one, and now here’s my third–AND LAST!–bomber jacket. I really enjoyed sewing the first two versions, but this one I just wanted to be over with. I’m very happy with the results, mind you, but this pattern is being officially retired.
 Finished! My third and final bomber jacket, a combination of silver metallic brocade and taupe leather.  It’s hard to photograph some metallic fabrics. I took these photos here, but even our in-house professional photographer sometimes struggles with how to successfully capture metallics. Here’s a quick recap of the sewing details:
- Light taupe leather for the sleeves and neck binding from Mood NYC’s leather department
- Silver metallic brocade, also from Mood NYC, but no longer available because a buyer for Club Monaco bought the rest of the bolt. (Here’s a brocade from MoodFabrics.com that I think would work well.)
- Flatlined instead of lined using an off-white silk crepe de chine
- Hong Kong seams and seam binding using a lightweight silk brocade I had in my stash
- BurdaStyle pattern 7210
- Lampo zipper stitched on the outside as a design element
- Welt leather pockets
 Here you can see the silk crepe de chine lining and the Hong Kong seams. If you’re planning on wearing a jacket unzipped, like I do with this jacket, it’s important the interior looks as great as the exterior. I did have one dramatic incident when I was working on the the welt pockets. Somehow I managed to slit my fingertip open and it bled all over the silk crepe de chine pocket. I was able to remove the blood stains (blotting with a damp towel while cursing up a storm), but I ended up getting water stains on one of the leather sleeves and on one of the welt pockets. Of course they’re only removable by taking the jacket to a professional leather cleaner. Waah.
Bottom line: I feel very chic in this jacket! Employees and customers alike told me how much they liked it when I wore it last week. The leather sleeves are very soft and comfortable to wear, even in the warmer weather. It looks great with the sleeves worn pushed up and paired with jeans or pants.
What I’m working on now: I’m finishing up a new tote for spring and summer made of coated linen and leather, then I start sewing a shirt that combines two Thakoon silk prints: item numbers 303199 and 303197. It’s so nice to have runway shots like these to study how the designer placed the motifs, because print placement can be very tricky. What are YOU working on now?
Tags: bomber, brocade, jacket, leather, metallic
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Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Black and white is the hot color combination for spring. You can try colorblocking black and white solid fabrics, or you can opt for a black-and-white print. The photo collage above shows some of the B&W prints found at Mood Fabrics NYC in a range of fabrics; below are just a few of the black and white fabrics available at MoodFabrics.com. Choose a simple pattern with clean lines and let a fabulous print do all the work for you.
 Carolina Herrera silk and wool organza  Zebra print silk blend burnout  Black & white embroidered linen  Marc Jacobs silk crepe de chine
Tags: black and white prints
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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
The sixth season of Mad Men premieres this Sunday on AMC and we’re eager to watch how the women of the show—Peggy, Joan, Betty, Megan and pre-teen Sally—take to late 1960′s fashion. We’re used to them wearing dresses that were fitted and flattering, but now they’re stepping into the Mod part of the decade and none of them exactly look like Twiggy. The New York Daily News writes about dressing the characters in the styles of the period in a recent article:
“It was a very challenging decade,” [Tim] Gunn explained of the season-six ensembles. “There was never before a decade like the ’60s and hasn’t been one since. ‘Mad Men’ style was how we ushered in the ’60s and we ushered it out with hippiedom. Between those two polarities, there were the miniskirt, Yves Saint Laurent’s clear vinyl dress, the paper dress, the bikini — it was almost impossible to shock people.” He added, “It was a time that was so schizophrenic and challenging to decide who you are.” (NY Daily News)
 Twiggy, 1968 So far, Mad Men fashions have inspired countless numbers of home sewers to re-create the dresses and outfits worn by their favorite characters. We can’t help wondering if the blogosphere will embrace Mad Men Mod as much as it has the early sixties fashions, but Mood Fabrics has lots of mod and groovy fabrics in our two stores and online just in case. For example, there’s this pink pop floral brocade, this pink-and-brown bold geometric jersey knit, and this Marc Jacobs retro-floral silk charmeuse; in our NYC store we found these fabrics:
 Late 1960′s-style fabrics found at Mood NYC. Tons more where these came from, and in our LA store too.  A search for “Simplicity patterns 1968″ turned up these groovy dress patterns. Will you be watching Mad Men this Sunday? Could late 1960′s fashions serve as your next design inspiration? Let us know here!
Tags: 1960's fashion, floral, Mad Men, Mod
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Monday, February 18th, 2013
Even though New York Fashion Week just ended, we wanted to revisit the Spring 2013 trends from the runways of last September. With warmer weather just around the corner, these are the looks to guide you as you plan your spring and summer sewing:
BLACK/WHITE: Think high contrast and go for bold black-and-white prints, like this DVF dress, or big stripes a la Marc Jacobs. Jason Wu demonstrated that color-blocking in black and white still looks fresh, and we love how Lela Rose used lace appliques to create a flattering silhouette. Mood fabrics for black-and-white sewing include: black ponte knit, silk/cotton voile bold print, off-white ponte knit.
ASIAN FLORALS: If you love prints, be on the lookout for delicate, Asian-influenced florals. You can go head-to-toe floral chic (Etro and Nanette Lepore), or you can limit the blooms to a pair of pants or skirt. Floral fabrics we love at Mood online include: Carolina Herrera taffeta (limited yardage), cotton batiste, embroidered silk shantung.
SHEER TOUCH: There was a lot of peekaboo on the Spring 2013 runways. We adore how just a hint of sheer can take a dress or top from ordinary to chic. How much sheerness you incorporate is up to you, which is why it’s so much fun to sew your own clothes. Sheer fabrics from Mood include: ivory silk organza, blue iridescent silk chiffon, bright salmon sheer georgette.
BRIGHT BAZAAR: Colors were definitely on the bright, borderline-neon side this season. You’ll cast off the winter blahs when you wear a top, dress or skirt made in one of these hues. Some of Mood’s bright-colored fabrics include: bubblegum pink linen, aqua crepe de chine, neon green rayon jersey.
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Monday, October 15th, 2012
So much to sew but so little time? Narrow your project list down to the five must-haves to sew for this fall/winter season:
1. Big boxy coat: Fast and easy to make when you don’t have to worry about fit details. Sew it out of Mood’s red cashmere/wool blend coating. (Inspiration: Jil Sander coat, available at Net-a-Porter)
2. Brocade skirt: Rich brocades are super-hot this season. Sew a Mood brocade like this one into a little pencil skirt. (Inspiration: Marni brocade skirt, available at Net-a-Porter)
3. Sweatshirt: Go casual and pair a sweatshirt with jeans or glam it up with sleek leggings and heels. Lace gives it a feminine vibe. Make your sweatshirt out of Mood’s wool jersey. (Inspiration: Vanessa Bruno wool sweatshirt, available at Net-a-Porter)
4. Elegant blouse: We love the versatility of a pussy-bow blouse. It softens up your workwear during the day and then looks chic with jeans or pants for an evening out. Sew your blouse out of Mood’s zebra print silk charmeuse. (Inspiration: Emilio Pucci silk blouse, available at Net-a-Porter)
5. Pants in a print: Whether you prefer a slim pants leg or a wide leg, make your next pair of pants in a print. Solid black pants are just so boring! We like this Carolina Herrera silk brocade for a pair of striking pants. (Inspiration: Malene Birger pants, available at Net-a-Porter)
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Thursday, September 13th, 2012
 Sewing inspiration: Prada Fall 2012 suit. Photo by Marcio Madeira. If you’ve cracked open any of the hefty September fashion magazines, you’ve seen pages devoted to the bold brocade prints of Prada Fall 2012. Anna Wintour wore the jacket above to the U.S. Open, and it looked stunning on her. So I’ve been wanting to make my own statement brocade jacket. Finding a geometric print wasn’t as important as finding a bold brocade print was. Fortunately I found a dramatic Carolina Herrera brocade print at Mood NYC that I loved, and I turned it into this simple jacket:
 Jacket made with Carolina Herrera silvery brocade from Mood NYC. $50 a yard and worth every penny because this fabric is a delight to sew and press. To purchase, call 212-730-5003 and ask for the Silk department, or send an email to silk@moodfabrics.com. You know I have a serious thing for brocade fabrics. If your only exposure to brocades sold by the yard is what you see in the chain stores, you may find my brocade addiction baffling. I don’t mean to come off like a big old fabric snob (though I am one, admittedly), but there is a huge difference in quality between their brocades and the brocades Mood sells and designers like Carolina Herrera use in their collections. I mean, which is yummier: a mass-produced cookie from a bag in the grocery aisle, or a fresh-from-the-oven cookie made with the best ingredients? Same thing here. Better brocades from Europe are a delight to sew and work with, and they always look expensive to wear.
Ok, stepping off my pedestal now and giving you the details about the jacket. I used an out-of-print Vogue pattern, 8541, changing the long jacket view into one long piece rather than seaming it at the waist. No lining needed, just finished the seams Hong Kong style. Added side pockets (seriously, why do pattern makers omit pockets all the time? I need ‘em!). The jacket looks good worn open or buttoned and belted. Very pleased with it and now moving on to sewing a leather top for fall; details to come.
 I love how sometimes this CH brocade looks silver and maroon, sometimes silver and black. Carolina used this particular fabric for beautiful gowns and dresses.  No lining, just Hong Kong seams. This was the most time-consuming part of the jacket. Here are some CH brocades I love that you can find online at moodfabrics.com:
 Carolina Herrera Brocade 300687  Carolina Herrera Silk Metallic Brocade FS19519C Watch your emails from Mood for more Carolina inspiration! Not a Mood newsletter subscriber? Sign up here for fashion inspiration and sales.
Tags: brocade, Carolina Herrera, jacket
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
 10 Crosby Derek Lam Maxi Skirt, available at Shopbop. Lately I’ve been seeing maxi skirts everywhere in New York City, on stylish women of all ages. So of course now I’m craving one for myself and may make this my next sewing project. Let’s look at pattern possibilities…
- Vogue 1310 Chado Ralph Rucci: The draping of this maxi skirt is to die for. A person could look like a slender column in this pattern. I think I’d shorten it so it doesn’t sweep the floor (not really practical for running up and down the stairs here at Mood NYC).
- McCalls 6567 or Butterick 5757: Nice basic patterns, easy elastic waists, look like they could be swishy enough and would work well in a number of fabrics
- Simplicity 4188: A yoked waistband and multiple panels make for a very swirly skirt. Soft wovens like silk would work well with it.
- Burda 7553: Very similar to the Derek Lam skirt above.
Now for fabric possibilities…. That’s where it gets a little harder, only because there are so many good choices. Today I left my office on Mood’s lower level and went upstairs to the main floor to see what fabrics struck me. At first I thought silk jersey, for sure, because it drapes so well and feels great to wear. But then I wandered by our bamboo knits and fell in love with their soft hand. I grabbed Ann in our silk department to ask which fabrics she’d recommend for a maxi skirt: “ Crepe de chine or washed silk,” she suggested. Oy, so many choices. But then she pulled out this silk and lycra blend, shown below, and I was all “Eureka! That’s it!”
 A silk-and-lycra blend that would make a stunning maxi skirt. Available at Mood NYC for $35/yard. I think a maxi skirt made out of this fabric and paired with a white shirt and black or dark accessories could look so chic. What do you think? Too bold? Or perfect for a summer day?
Tips for sewing a maxi skirt: Well, not a whole lot, actually, because I think sewing a maxi skirt should be purposely simple and easy. Choose a fabric that drapes well and doesn’t need a lining, and that’s half the battle. Do a simple machine-stitched narrow hem, finish seams as appropriate for your fabric, and that’s it. Wear and enjoy!
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Tags: skirts
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Monday, April 2nd, 2012
 Swatch, Mood Designer Fabrics' active mascot, is unusually pensive as he considers fabric options for his Easter Parade outfit. Spring is finally here and Swatch thinks a floral print and trim would make a perfect outfit to wear in this Sunday’s annual Easter Parade on NYC’s Fifth Avenue. Fortunately Mood Designer Fabrics has loads of colorful floral prints and trims both in store (New York and Los Angeles locations) and online. Swatch is posing here with three pretty florals from the NYC store at 225 W. 37th Street: clockwise from top left, a gray silk crepe with luscious red and pink roses, an Oscar de la Renta silk twill in bold colors, and a sky-blue cotton print featuring cabbage roses. At Swatch’s paws are just a few of our spring trims from our ever-expanding trim department.
Can’t make it to our NYC or LA stores? Mood Fabrics online has a bevy of beautiful floral prints in all types of fabrics. Swatch has exceptional taste in fabrics and he thinks these florals from our online store would make great spring outfits:
 White cotton batiste with flowers in blues, greens and browns. Ideal for tops, tunics and caftans.  Vivid rayon jersey in purple, fuschia, yellow, orange and green. Perfect for spring and summer dresses and tops.  Gorgeous silk chiffon in soft pastel colors, with lurex and sequins for subtle bling. Sews up into dreamy tops and dresses. And don’t forget we have loads and loads of trims in both store locations and online. A little trim here or there can add the perfect signature touch to a spring outfit.
Hey readers, what are you sewing for spring? Tell us here…
Tags: floral print
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
Fashion has never been this magnetic or omnipresent as it is this fall. The old is new again and television shows are influencing fashion’s biggest designers this season. With all of this amazing clothing creeping up on us all, it’s hard to imagine a time when color was non-existent and some looks did not look wearable. This fall, fashion lovers all over the world should anticipate every day wear that is beautiful, bright, retro and comfortable. Fall seems to be the greatest season to be involved in fashion.
 Mad Men The MOD look is back in style. The clothes and the style of the 60’s has once again graced the runways and entered into the department stores. Mad Men, a popular television show is the big influence behind the MOD style this season. Tailored suits and dresses, opaque stockings and more attention to detail are being seen on the streets and in the collections of designers such as, Victoria Beckham, Bottega Venta and Marni. In addition to the beautiful dresses and suits that can be worn inside and outside of the office, bell bottoms and bug-eyed sunglasses are also making a comeback. The sunglasses that Jackie O made famous are all the rage for the Fall 2011 season. The bell bottom style has been seen on the runways and on the streets. This trend has been seen worn with a statement heel and a pretty tunic. Designers are putting a modern update to these classic styles.
 Jackie O Sunglasses Colors and every day wear has been a prominent sight on many runways. Designers are realizing that clothing that can be worn straight from the runway is the most important thing to fashion lovers. Many runways, such as Jason Wu showcased simple yet glamorous sweaters, skinny-legged pants and statement clutches. The emergence of more color has pleased many people as well. Colors from every spectrum of the rainbow have been seen in a variety of fall styles. Yellow has been the prominent color of the season, being seen in the collections of many popular designers.
 Jason Wu Fall 2011 Collection The fall season can say hello to the reemergence of the Victorian era. Long, flowing A-line dresses are making a comeback this season, as well as high-heeled laced up booties. In addition to the stylish Victorian clothing, cameo necklaces which were very popular in the past have been seen on many models. Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen has combined pleated collars and flowing gowns together, to create a modern version of this old style. Fashion this season is proving to be very stylish and very exciting.
 Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
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Tags: Alexander McQueen, Bottega Venta, Fall 2011, Jackie o, jason wu, Marni, Mod, Sarah Burton, Victoria Beckham
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
It’s hard to get excited for Fall/Winter runway collections, when deep inside you can’t wait for the snow to clear and the sun to come out so you can pull out your denim shorts and flirty spring dresses. However, after seeing the runway collections from New York fashion week I can’t help but feel inspired.
Fall 2010 seems to continue the whole American Sportswear re-invented and military trend. Cozy knits, fabulous outerwear pieces in heavy wools and fur, and big comfortable pants took over the runways. Everything seemed so practical and wearable that I couldn’t help but wish I had it all to wear now and keep forever.
My favorite trend is piling on the chunky knits. This trend reminds me of the perfect ski weekend in Aspen but perfectly acceptable and comfortable for every day life. My favorite show that portrayed this trend was Rag and Bone. These two designers from Nashville totally get the whole Americana style. The mixture of textures and monochromatic tones worked perfectly together; mixture of stylish, comfortable, and cool. The designer’s inspiration for this collection was “crazy English guys who climbed Mount Everest in the twenties in tweed” and they nailed this perfectly.
  
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Tags: Fall 2010, Michael Kors, New York Fashion Week, Phillip Lim, Rag and Bone
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
For Spring 2010 the trends stray away from the edginess of seasons past and revert back to classics. What makes Spring 2010 so great is that you will be able to find many styles that will last you a lifetime, not just a season.
TRENCH COAT: First piece that will last you from Spring to Fall is a basic trench coat. This is such an easy and versatile piece which is easy to find at a variety of price points. Wear a trench over a floral dress, striped sweater, or oversized boyfriend shirt with jeans and you have a chic put together look. If you already have a trench coat, or prefer a more unique option, you can opt for a sleeveless trench coat, which you can wear as a dress. This style won’t be as easy to find as your basic trench coat but it can be a simple DIY by removing the sleeves.
 
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Tags: floral, graphic prints, nautical stripes, soft nudes, Spring 2010, trench coat
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Once the holiday festivities come to an end so will the rocker glam trends of seasons past. Come spring, make room for a whole new wardrobe. Time to trade in your winter blacks and grays for olives and khakis and glitterati sequins for floral prints.
  
 
My favorite runway show from Spring 2010 came from Stella McCartney. I felt that her collection was the best at covering a bit of most of the trends for Spring 2010 rather than focusing on just one.
The first big trend for spring is the revival of military inspired looks. The use of olives and khakis can be seen all over the runway. In the first three pictures above you can see this trend demonstrated with a more feminine rather than masculine approach. The first look is a new take on the cargo pant and her wide leg version with pleats comes off as more feminine rather than military. The second is a stylish thermal romper in an ombre print. The third look is a floral/camouflage print dress with a canvas belt that keeps this look feminine and classic.
The next big trend for spring is a feminine look through the use of floral prints and neutral tones in soft silks and lace. The silk pleated floral dress with ruffles is one of my favorite looks from the collection, sure to be an easy and bold way to pull off the feminine floral trend. The next look is a chic, and feminine way to play with different tones and textures in the neutral trend. Here, Stella paired different shades of khaki and a light pink lace top to add a touch of femininity.
To view the entire Stella McCartney Spring 2010 collection visit:
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2010RTW-SMCCARTN
To view a selection of organic cotton twills click here.
To view a selection of floral prints click here.
Tags: Add new tag, floral print, ombre print, organic cotton twills, Seasonal, Spring 2010, Stella McCartney
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Halloween is upon us once again! It is the time to escape reality and transcend into anything or anyone we want to be, even if it is just for the night. With Halloween costume super stores selling your fantasy by the package, your vision is not always what you had imaged it to be and most likely you will run into a look alike more than once in one night.
The only way to live out your fantasy every inch as perfect as you imagined it to be is to ultimately do it yourself. And though you may run into a few people that may resemble you that night, they all seem like knock-offs compared to your one of a kind.
Popular costumes this year range from storybook imaginary best friends to the one and only King of Pop. Whatever your fantasy is, Mood Fabrics has just what you need to make all your Halloween dreams come true.
First comes from the popular movie Where the Wild Things Are. The popular and lovable character of Carol is sure to be a favorite for all ages alike this Halloween. With a little bit of faux fur and a great mask, you are ready to go!!! The great added bonus for this costume is the fact that you will stay warm all night long.
The next, which is always popular and always fun, is Pocahontas. The best example of this DIY is demonstrated by Swatch, the Mood Fabrics mascot. His version isn’t exactly practical for humans but we can however use his great sense of style to create a look that is practical and stylish. Just use a little bit of ultra suede along with a cool trim such as feather or fringe to create an easy yet stylish Pocahontas costume!!!
And last but not least, this Halloween many will pay tribute to the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Michael had many great outfits to choose from. The most memorable would be his embellished bandleader jackets, pants with white socks, and the staple white glove. Get creative with this costume. Spruce up any blazer with a little metallic fringe, sequin, and some fancy buttons to create your own one of a kind Michael Jackson look.
Whatever look you go for this Halloween season remember to be CREATIVE and have FUN because that is what this Holiday is all about!!!
Tags: buttons, DIY, faux fur, feather, fringe, halloween, sequin, Swatch, ultra suede
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
In the Fall 2009/10 runway shows, the 80’s Glam Rock and 90’s Grunge trends were in full force. As it usually goes in Fall/Winter runway shows, all Black ensembles took over the runway. However an underlying trend did emerge this season that would give way to the upcoming trends in the Spring 2010 shows. Many designers decided to opt out of the 80’s Glam Rock trend that has embraced the runway for the past few seasons for a softer, more sophisticated approach.
 
In the Lanvin and Bottega Veneta Fall 2009 runway shows the theme was reminiscent of a 1940’s glamour girl. The colors were neutrals such as tans and browns in both wool and satin mixed with black accents to make them feel current. This is a great way to stand out of the sea of black this season. These neutral hues will also last you through the Spring 2010 season.
 
In the Chloe and Zac Posen runway shows the trend was all about Frontier Spirit. Hannah MacGibbon and Zac Posen embraced prints mixed with bronze accents to create a Bohemian look that one could wear throughout the season and well into Spring. In the Chloe runway show Hannah MacGibbon also played with the use of texture to make this Frontier Spirit theme appropriate for Fall. She used velvets and satins mixed together in metallic tones such as gold and bronze to make this trend, which is usually reserved for Spring, current and relatable for Fall.
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
In the Fall/Winter 2009/10 runway collections it was all about textures. The use of feathers, sequins, fur and velvets were used to create collections that are meant to make the consumer feel good!
The trends for this season range from Roaring 40’s to 80’s Party. Each trend incorporated the use of textures to create pieces that were special. Not necessarily something the consumer needs but more about something they want.
The most innovative use of textures came from using feathers and sequins. These fabrics are not new but in Fall 09 designers began to use them in a new way to create looks that will be remembered for a lifetime.
 
Feathers: The use of feathers can be seen in many runway collections from Fall 2009 but the best use of it came from Givenchy. In some of the most memorable looks from the collection, Riccardo Tisci used ostrich feathers to create a feminine touch to his interpretation of the 40’s power suit and a sash of ostrich feathers to create edge and interest to a plain white t-shirt. Feathers such as ostrich, hackle, and peacock are great to use as an alternative to fur. They are just as luxurious and are fairly easy to work with when purchasing them already attached to a bias. It is a simple way to add glamour and interest to any look.
Sequins: The use of sequins has been present in the past few seasons. Sequins are great to add a touch of glamour to any silhouette. This season the use of sequins evolved from the mini-dress and into many different forms. The most surprising and innovative use of sequins came from the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 09 collection. Nicholas Ghesquière used a leopard print season fabric in a silhouette that resembles the wrap dress. The cut has proven to be flattering on almost any figure and leopard print is a classic that keeps on being reinvented every season. Working with a sequin fabric is not the easiest. You must be very careful since good sequin fabrics usually have such delicate embroidery but if you use sequins it is sure to make any outfit pop.
Tags: Fall/Winter 2009, feathers, Seasonal, sequins, Trends
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