Summer is Here – Time to Bring Out Those Summer Fashion Trends!

Summer is here! Are you excited?! You should be excited because it is time for you to bust out all of your favorite summer fashion! No more windbreakers or Spring sweaters, with this turn in the weather, you can now bust out your favorite shorts, tanks, and tees. 

In the past couple months, we are still breaking down the new trends that were set during the London Fashion Week. As a result, we are rushing the stores to make sure that we have the wardrobe necessary to be the best looking person. So for those of you who are having trouble, here are some fashion tips that you can ride right into the summer season.

#1 – Loose Fitting Pants are the new rage. Also known as harem, slouchies, or dhotis, these baggy pants are perfect for the warmer months this summer. Team these pants up with a vest and tee and you will be looking pretty fly.

#2 – The White Blazer. The white blazer has been a staple for the summer fashion season for quite some time now (ala Miami Vice). It does not matter whether you are a man or a woman, rocking these blazer with some nice jeans will have you looking wonderful.

#3 – Sunglasses. This should be pretty obvious. If you want to protect your eyes from the sun, one of the best fashion tips you can receive is to buy a good pair of sunglasses. Not only will you be looking attractive, but you will be protecting your vision.

#4 – Clogs. This sandle like high heel has become quite popular over the years. Usually made out of wood, this shoe a great for all occasions.

#5 – Get a high profile watch. Believe it or not, but watches are IN STYLE! Get yourself a nice looking watch for the summer and you will be the talk of the town.

Photo © zimbio

Urban Fashion Leads Us Into a New Fashion Age

Urban fashion and hip hop fashion are two unique types of fashion that were originated by African Americans and other minorities in the most ethnic neighborhoods in Virginia, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York City, Detroit, and Philadelphia. This very distinct style has become extremely popular over the course of the last 15 to 20 years. With the growing popularity of hip hop music all around the country, urban fashion has taken the forefront of the fashion industry, and as the days go by, it is only getting more and more popular.

One of the most popular brands of hip hop fashion during the 1990’s was Tommy Hilfiger clothing. 

Though Hilfiger was the most popular brand during that time period, other brands were beginning to take form in the urban fashion world as well. Those brands included Calvin Klein, Nautica, and DKNY.

During one performance on Saturday Night Live, Los Angeles rapper Snoop Dogg (now Snoop Lion) wore a Tommy Hilfiger shirt during his live performance, stores all across the country sold out of that shirt the very next day. 

                     

During the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, hip hop artists from around the globe began launching their very own fashion labels. These fashion labels capitalized on their popularity in music and taste in clothing, and people began rushing the stores to by these new clothes. 

Some of the most popular rapper turned fashion artists include P. Diddy (Sean John), Russell Simmons (Phat Farm), and 50 Cent (GUnit Clothing).

This line of fashion has been dominated by the likes of these types of music artists, and it will only continue to become more popular.

As the popularity continues to grow, you will see a mix of new trends along with a rehash of older trends that are making their way back into 

the light.

Distinct Personality Types of Fashion Blogs

Bloggers that write fashion blogs can be rather interesting. If you write for a fashion blog, you are probably one of those who take photos of themselves and post it on the internet. These bloggers find talking about fashion all day the most wonderful way to escape. 

All bloggers are not the same and it seems that a few distinct personality types have definitely evolved over time. The first type, being, ‘The Star’ is usually gorgeous looking and someone everyone loves to be around. This bloggers content is of the highest quality and they love being the star of it all. Many feel as if they are sharing with a really cool person and love to comment on this site.

Then we have ‘The Visionary.’ This blogger is able to see the trends coming before they are on the runway, always one step ahead of everyone else. They always have the latest, top of the range technology and people that visit this fashion blog, will notice. Those who regularly visit fashion blogs, visit here so that they have access to information before anyone else. ‘The Curator’ is the person who is able to locate the most beautiful things from the furthest corners of the world and share with others. Your visitors are there to find out what is hot and what is not, because you are able to pull together things that others have never connected.

The Philosopher is able to read between the lines with any fashion movement. This is where others come to get a deeper understanding of fashion levels. The Fairy Blogmother is the glue that holds everyone together. Not afraid of anything and recommending everyone to all. Inspiration is what your visitors get and you bring it all together with a good time had by all.
Finally, the Inspirational Guru is a mix of the Fairy Blogmother and the Philosopher. These fashion blogs always brighten everyone’s day. For anyone who has questions about life or finding their way, you have answers. Life is better and worth living with this fashion blog. Finally, the Inspirational Guru is a mix of the Fairy Blogmother and the Philosopher. These fashion blogs always brighten everyone’s day. For anyone who has questions about life or finding their way, you have answers. Life is better and worth living with this fashion blog.

                                 

Urban Fashion and Street Fashion Trends and Influences

Street fashion is not specific to a single style of dressing but it covers various urban fashion styles that are unique in creation by young people who liked to dress that way. This fashion has its roots in the streets and has emerged from the youth rather than fashion designers and runways. 

This style has influenced the high fashion designers of the world, who now seem to favor designing tight-fitting jeans and loose flowing hippie like dresses, which were formerly worn by street fashion or punk. This style is being introduced as innocent and demure. This Hip hop fashion, which originated in street fashion, has now become a billion dollar industry.

This style is known as a statement of the music culture. Hip hop emerged from the African American urban movement and music industry. This street fashion style is worn by well-known athletes. Top designers like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren have adopted this urban fashion style and included it in many of their designs. This influence by top designers has taken this popular style to a whole new level.  Street fashion in the United States is the main influence on Japanese street fashion. Fashion trends from abroad have the strongest influence on Japanese fashion, even though most clothing labels are produced in Japan. Hip hop culture is credited with influencing the fashion trends of Japanese fashion which is greatly dictated by the underground club scene of Japan.

Every culture in the world has youth that desire to make a statement even though most street fashion is influenced by what is worn by the youth of the United States. Every generation makes its own statement by the clothing they choose to wear. Urban fashion statements are renewed every decade by a new generation of youth, who have developed their own unique street fashion trends.

One of the Top Fashion Designers, Coco Chanel Will Come to Life in New Movie

 

Kiera Knightley, British film star, is set to play the Chanel creator in a film directed by Karl Lagerfeld. The film celebrates fashion designer Chanel’s 100th anniversary. In what is perhaps her most stylish role to date, Keira Knightley has shunned her 'uniform' of period clothing to play renowned fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.

In a trailer released by the French fashion house today, Knightley, the face of the brand's Coco Mademoiselle fragrance, is shown conniving with French actress Clotilde Hesme, who plays Adrienne, her aunt. Although to be exact, she was Coco's aunt, Adrienne was near the same age as the fashion designer and the two had a strong friendship. She and Coco's sister, Antoinette, would stroll through the town wearing Chanel creations to promote the top fashion designer’s boutique. Lindsey Wixson, top American teenage model, stars as one of the immaculately -dressed women sauntering around the town's boulevard.

The title, Once Upon a Time, is set in 1913 in Deauville, the alluring holiday destination in Normandy, in northern France. It was here that Chanel opened her first store with the backing of her lover at the time, Arthur 'Boy' Capel.

The film also stars models Caroline de Maigret , Stella Tennant, Jamie Bochert, together with Lagerfeld's muse Lady Amanda Harlech and her daughter Tallulah, as well as male Chanel favourites Brad Kroenig and his son Hudson (who also happens to be Lagerfeld's godson), Jake Davis, Sébastien Jondeau, and Baptiste Giabiconi.

It will premiere on May 8, when the brand displays the next Cruise collection in Singapore, and shot on location later this week. The town is now peppered with neon signs, and billboards, leaving Lagerfeld and his team to reconstruct detailed, retro sets to show the town as it were 100 years ago.

This is one of the latest films with top fashion designers clothing the stars. Prada envelopes Leonard DiCaprio in Brooks Brothers, while Catherine Martin creates flapper dresses and other era-appropriate pieces in the movie “The Great Gatsby”. Tom Ford created hand-made suits tailored to fit Daniel Craig like a glove in Quantum of Solace (2008), and Skyfall (2012).