Halston is back
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under eye liner, fashion
from the Halston fall 2009 collection
The news from NY fashion week is all about the return of the ’80s. Officially, they are back.
From neon brights (see also Michael Kors) and cashmere-blend wool suiting to heavy black eye-liner and heavy black tights, the catwalk was screaming, screeching and slithering with styles borrowed from the decade that did much of the same.
While this turn may be disheartening to some, many are harkening the return of the ’80s as the return of classic pieces that can be pulled out of your closet season after season and still look fresh, crisp and beautiful.
My take? Designers who embrace the ’80s trend are smart to do so. With the economy in recession (ehem, dare I say depression?), more fashion-saavy buyers are looking for long-wearing (read quality) pieces with punch…those that are versatile, simple, wearable — and beautiful.
Leatrice Eiseman of Pantone summed it perfectly, “Designers recognize the desire for fundamental basics that speak to current economic conditions.”
What do you think of this heavily ’80s-influenced trend? Are you in?
An accessible ’80s accessory from Kors: MICHAEL Michael Kors “Montauk” Leather Medium Crossbody Bag
BY HALSTON Launched by the design house of Halston in 1975, HALSTON PERFUME is classified as a refreshing, woody, mossy fragrance. Finance