Mapel "fashion is sweet": What's on our Trend'ar (you know... instead of Radar)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

What's on our Trend'ar (you know... instead of Radar)

Early next week I'm headed to Calli to peep out some product and catch up with one of my besties. Last week Mapel got in some GREAT spring teasers. We'll call them appetizers since it's enough to tide us over till the bulk of our spring & summer product arrives.

What am I am looking for at market? What do all of yous want to be wearing? My radar is set on the below trends.

BLUE: This season blue is neither somber or sad- in fact it's the most dominant color for spring. It's vivid & it's soft and......it's everywhere. Blue lends sophistication while allowing us to "play" with color. It's OK to play with your fashion - I love that.

Peter Som Spring 2010

Jill Sander Spring 2010

Stella McCartney Spring 2010

Lela Rose Spring 2010

Mapel's Newest Blue Treats:

Tye Short Sleeve Zip Up $48

Kristina Jacket $58

Veronica Tank $68

Susan Nautical Dress $52

PRINTS: Make a statement of yourself (not a fool) this spring with prints. Go vivid & get intense- but be sure to pair with neutral shoes or subtle accessories or a solid layering. Designers have taken their initial inspriation from nature then digitally remastered their artwork into innovative and statement prints.

Proenza Schouler Spring 2010

Versace Spring 2010

Narcisco Rodriguez Spring 2010

Stella McCartney Spring 2010

Mapel's Spring Printed Assortment:

Twinkle Print Dress $78

Kitty Dress $48

Black Splash Dress $108

Fuschia Mamba $98

Flowy Neutrals: I think this trend will be more dominant in the fall- but we see a hint of it in spring/summer fashion. Inspiriation is in lightweight fabrics that are drapy and flowy. They smooth over curves and move with ease. Colors are neutral soft palettes that evoke a calming yet collected appearance.

Michael Kors Spring 2010

Fendi Spring 2010

Mapel's Neutral Offerings:

Malina Silk Dress/Tunic $86

Eclectic Nomad: Similiar to military chic this look is very random and described within a variety of styles. Eclectic Nomad pulls inspiration from safari, traveling, ethnic and a little military chic. It's casual and unstructured with muted dirty tones and Sexy. Yes- sexy. That gritty and dirty sort of sexy.