Laser cut out jewelry is really the hallmark of the craftsmanship of our times. Of course it doesn’t hold a candle to the art practiced by the meticulous tool wielding craftsmen of yore but it does present a very poignant reflection of the kind of graphics that modern civilization likes to use to symbolize its place the human history. And when it comes to laser cut jewelry, few collections are as telling of the modern craft as the new collection by Jeet Kaur Rodriguez Sohal for Bare jewelry. The L.A. based artist has; however, taken quite an antiquated approach to modern day laser cutting here she creates accessories 14-karat-gold entirely by hand using techniques like wire-wrapping in conjunction with traditional metalsmithery.
The bold and tough look is back and punk culture of the decades gone by is starting to gain more mainstream credibility now. Even though we have been seeing aspects of this sub-culture surface and be integrated within pop culture and fashion every now and then though the punk rock princess look has not been successfully carried by many. However, for 2013, ladies would be able to get away with the edgy style of this studs culture with far more ease by pairing key punk rock inspired pieces with their best season ready outfits.
No one really knows when the cutout pattern really came into being though we do believe that it has its origins in the cutout paper art fad that originated in Japan way back and spread to the other parts of the world as a default decoration item. In terms of apparel, cutouts first made their appearance alongside the more unstructured ripped clothing fad that gripped angsty teens of the ‘80s. This was of course the age before the internet and Etsy artists and if you wanted a cool t-shirt or top with a cutout pattern, you basically had to take a pair of scissors and DIY.
The vintage trend has begun gripping fashionistas like never before. In the decades gone by, owning and faulting the latest item from a collection deemed must have was essential if you wanted to show off your superior tastes though of late it is the possession of items from high flying brands’ older collections that is getting all the hype. So, the old Chanel gowns that your mum has stashed at the back of her closet is no longer a cause for you to call Hoarders and your mum can now smugly justify having held onto all those expensive size 4 items that she no longer fits in. And for ladies that love all things designer and vintage, famed auction house Christie’s is now bringing the ultimate line up of must have.
Classic patent pumps and seductive monotone booties are great and timeless. You can wear these with every kind of outfit for decades though there are days when your single color shoes are just too boring to put on. For times like these, God has given us labels like Aperlai that have the impeccable ability to churn out peppy shoes that can lift out spirits much better than a tub full of choco-chip ice-cream and gift cards to our favorite day spas! The collection that the brand has launched for its Fall 2013 line is definitely not something that we are used to seeing for the season and breaks almost every unwritten rule for fall footwear. In fact, these pumps are so damn peppy that we are a little sad that we won’t be able out hands on these for S/S 2013.
Stripes have always been a hot favorite with fashionistas. From dainty black and white ones to more colorful multi-colored prints, stripes have always been the go-to print for girls who don’t want to be relegated to florals and whatever else designers deem trendy for a season. For spring 2013, however, statement stripes are set to be all the rage. Seen across runways shows at the Paris Fashion Week, the New York Fashion Week, the Milan Fashion Week and the London Fashion Week for the spring 2013 and Spring/Summer 2013 shows, statement stripes for this season are not going to be the same as we have seen before.
Spring is not a color you generally associate with a cool color like blue. Blue is usually relegated to fall and winter wear and most fashion labels choose to air out bright hues in the yellow and green family for the season just so that they may have shades of blue to play with then the drearier season comes around. But, 2013 is turning out to be a season of surprises fashion wise and we are all set to see blue feature as one of the most prominent colors this spring.
Statement jewelry is all the rage these days but not everyone can pull off the big jewelry look with the same kind of ease. Some women are simply not used to the idea of having oversized pieces sitting on their person while others find it hard to find the perfect ensembles to make these pieces look stylish. However, these foolproof ways can help you pull the chunky jewelry look with ease right through 2013.
Delfina Balda is a quintessential New Yorker though the Argentine-born designer has never really done a spring collection. And even though that would make most people a little skeptical of her abilities, New Yorkers would find it to be an addition to her appeal. However, if fans of Balda were hoping to see something the designer churn out something totally 2010s, then they’d be rather disappointed to say the least. Like most labels out there, the designer too has chosen to recycle the trends that had been in vogue a few decades ago and shows off distinct 1990s influence.
For fashion-forward trends, River Island is one of the High Street loving fashionista’s go-to brands. The label’s popularity is at an all time high with Rihanna’s line for the store receiving rave reviews with fans. The store is now all set to launch the new Spring/Summer 2013 collection and has revealed a few teaser videos and shots from its campaign shoot. For the new season, the label uses plenty of leopard-print and camo prints that retain the fun vibe that the brand has come to symbolize.
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