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-->Spring Fashion Week 2008- Is Nelle on Trend?
I generally start designing each new collection 9 months out from January 1 of the following year, example: my upcoming 2008 collection I started sketching out in March of 2007. I truly enjoy determining what my new line will be and use a series of “scientific” methods to establish the tone of each collection. These scientific methods include paying close attention to the under currents of the fashion world/independent design, new innovations, and following the general sources of fashion information. I also track a great deal of interior design/decorating as it is amazing how closely the two areas are linked.
What I have noticed is that there are usually 2 general themes running in fashion - right now it happens to be and eighties revival (ugh) and a focus on natural fibers juxtaposed with some opulence. My upcoming Nelle collection is the later and I will be using some similar techniques that are used through out these photos.
Some believe that there is no correlation between accessory design and runway -but I like to use the shows as a way to check my upcoming collection and make sure that it is on trend as well as complimentary of the season’s most exciting fashions. So, is Nelle 2008 on trend? It depends - mass market stores will snap up the 80’s trend because they can reproduce knock-offs at a low cost, however designer boutiques will carry through the looks presented by other designers that focus on the juxtaposition of natural fibers and opulence. Designer boutiques our my customers, therefore Nelle is on trend.
