Lets Face It, It’s A Trend.

By Maxine Trowbridge in Style No Comments

Well, I’ve found multiple faces staring back at me over the last few months—abstract at Jil Sander, a memorable Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra at TopShop, a dashing Armani wearing a tuxedo at Giorgio Armani, and an edgy headshot at Betsey Johnson.

Giorgio Armani: Fall 2011.

TopShop Unique: Spring 2012.

So what’s the fascination? I do think fashion has gone to our heads, quite literally; maybe this facial fascination is a deep self-realization that we have all become completely obsessed with our own self-importance, ha! 

Jil Sander: Spring 2012.

Betsey Johnson: Spring 2012.

And, lets not forget the launch of Karl on net-a-porter.com this month. Mr. Lagerfeld’s unmistakable silhouette positioned prominently across ones chest, would seem most befitting, yes?

Karl Lagerfeld silhouette for the collection Karl.

Well I am in two minds, if not two faces, as to whether I will be donning the latest visage on my chest. Not for me personally, but I do think it’s fun—if I had to choose a face, then it would be something like a Robb Pruitt punk Panda!

 

Make a Statement Flirt with Skirts

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I’ve been obsessed with skirts lately, so much so, that I’ve contemplated picking up a pencil to start sketching designs again—my head is buzzing with ideas.

altuzarra.

anthropologie.

The digital photography fad has created an abundance of creativity within the textile design industry, and Mary Katrantzou has clearly made that point. Last week I received the latest Anthropologie catalogue and the pleated poplin Kudzu skirt featuring landscape photography artist Sarah Ball immediately mesmerized me. Oh, the possibilities! Think Maia Norman’s Mother of Pearl—fashion meets art, quite literally.

prabal gurung.

christopher kane.

A perfect statement skirt can take a potentially dreary ensemble and transform your style into a chic ladylike pose in the blink of an eye. It’s about effortless style—let the skirt make the statement, add color, then accessorize. Simple.

cacharel.

peter som.

These are few spring/summer 2012 runway styles that I love—they look great styled for the runway, but each skirt speaks for itself, worn simply on its own, or dressed to maximize a complete look.