Mood Fabric’s Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week Trend Report

The NY designers’ creativity with fabrics and designs came out in full force at Fall 2016 NY Fashion Week.  Wish you were there to see the most luxurious and sumptuous fabrics up close?  Read on.  This blog has got a recap that will give you a window into the coolest trends in fabrics fashioned on the City’s catwalks.

Fabulous fashion came down the runway look after look at all the designers’ shows in trends such as paisley, sequins and lace paired with luscious wool.  The use of creamy velvet and silk jacquards, brocades, and taffetas brought subtle touches of glamour to flowing evening gowns and structured separates.  In addition, there were a number of traditional fabrics such as glen plaids, tweeds and wool boucles showcased with fur and beaded embellishments on sexy silhouettes.  This was not your grandmother’s tweed and lace!

A great way to get these designer styles is to peruse our selections here at Mood Fabrics.  This blog will give you all of the hippest trends designers sent down the runway for you to emulate in your very own sewing studio.  Pick up all of these trending fabrics from Mood and use them to sew garments infused with YOUR personality.

Altuzarra RTW Runway, Fall 2016

Altuzarra stunned with pretty paisleys paired with knits.  For evening, he used beautifully sheer fabrics that any woman would love and then seduced us with sequins to delicately cover all of our sexy bits.

If you are as crazy about Altuzarra’s mix and match paisley looks as I am, check out Mood Fabrics’ wide selection of paisley prints in whatever fabric you desire.  We have the best selection around from luxurious to everyday paisleys.  You’ll find them in silk, silk chiffon, velour,  embroidered laces, knits and cottons.  Find your favorite paisley and wow them with Altuzarra style in your next sewing project.

Kick it up several notches for an evening out with that special someone.  Choose a delicate sequined fabric like Guipure lace or any other delicate delight from Mood Fabrics to create a special “all eyes on me” date night look.  Below are my favorite picks from Mood that you can use to sew in homage to Altuzarra’s RTW Fall 2016 NYFW Runway today.

Oscar de la Renta RTW Runway, Fall 2016

Oscar de la Renta’s show was a nod to times past, where glamour and style walked hand in hand in everyday fashion.  His muse for Fall 2016 could walk easily into the boardroom for an important meeting, then slip out to take an important client to dinner and the opera while custom-fitted in all of the pretty structured frocks made of silk jacquards, brocades, fur, and even leather.  For red carpet events, there were many beautifully patterned and weightless silk fabrics displayed on drop dead gorgeous gowns with major drama.

To add a touch of the glamorous life to your wardrobe, head on over to Mood Fabrics and check out our offerings of designer Oscar de la Renta.  Then add some silk brocades, damasks, or taffeta fabrics to your cart to complete any “uniquely you” sewing project inspired by the heirloom quality looks from Oscar de la Renta’s 2016 NYFW collection.  I’ve included my favorite styles below to get you started.

Derek Lam RTW Runway, Fall 2016

Derek Lam modernized vintage fabrics with his mixed media approach to fall dressing.  Printed silk blouses mixed with bright wool and sequined gowns juxtaposed with warm and fuzzy fur coats make great statement pieces.  Added extra touches such as mirrored rhinestone buttons, horn shaped toggles, and chunky heeled boots created a special signature of the designers’; one that clearly says “signed with love”.  Mood has our very own collection of Derek Lam fabrics.  Current offerings include knitted wool and French terry.

Mood Fabrics also has all the special buttons, trimmings, novelty wools and furs you need to recreate Lam’s looks.  Check out a few of my favorite colors and styles of wool and fur from Mood that will make a great Derek Lam inspired coat for your next project.

 Jason Wu RTW Fall 2016

Jason Wu did it again!  He gave us an amazingly diverse show full of many different forms, silhouettes and sumptuous fabrics, even with ostrich feathers on the runway.  Modern understated sex appeal in luxurious and traditional fabrics such as fur, velvet, and embroidery, as well as ribbed knit and wool checks, lit up the stage with bright and joyous pops of color throughout.

Although the mood was serious and grown-up, it was more “grown and sexy” appealing to New York’s hardest working women in the boardrooms.  Mood offers just as diverse a selection of Jason Wu’s designer fabrics.  Pick up some to replicate that perfect amount of subtle sexiness in your wardrobe.

Want to design your own Jason Wu style perky suit or sexy sweater dress?  Check out a few of my fabric picks for these wardrobe staples and more.

Marc Jacobs RTW Fall 2016

The trend-maker in wonderland, Marc Jacobs was in his element at NYFW Fall 2016, showing an edgy color palette of floral and polka dotted prints in billowy and over-sized shapes accented with sequined floral appliques, embroidery, and fur stoles.  Jacobs’ use of fabric laser cutting technology gave intricate details to cool separates made of fancy patent leather.  The red carpet gowns in dark hues of violet and green, and of course in black, were made of highly embellished shimmery satins and detailed with shimmery paillettes and sequins.  Mood Fabrics carries tons of Marc Jacobs’ designer fabrics on our site.  Add some high fashion flavor to your wardrobe from Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2016 collection’s dreamiest of looks and wear the enviable essence of sophistication.

Here are a few of my favorite fabric picks reminiscent of Marc Jacobs’ style from Fall 2016 NYFW.  To start designing for your own personal runway show, get these picks and more.  With a little help from Mood Fabrics you too can be a fashion star!

So now you know about some of the very special fabrics trending right now straight from NYFW Fall 2016.  Take a deeper look at all that Mood Fabrics has to offer when designing your next look and soon you’ll be rocking your way to the runway.