Fall 2011 Runways Offer Extremes for Any Style

Summer in Chicago really only officially got started in July, but the fashion-obsessed have had visions of Fall lookbooks in their heads for months. With the recent arrival of the September magazines, let’s take a look at some of the key themes popping up for Fall 2011.

Colors:
If the runways are any indication, the Autumn lines will offer something for everyone, whether it be geometric color-blocking of rich reds, yellows, blues and oranges; over-dyed tones of blacks for jeans, coats, and dresses; or bold white in fur coats. When caring for a piece in which the key statement is color, look for a quality cleaner that will test the stability of the dyes —you want to keep your statements bold and crisp.

Burberry Prorsum (photo by WWD staff)

Prints:
Checkered tops, coats, and dresses will offer a cozy break from the season’s chill and look as effortless at Sunday brunch as they do at an afternoon business meeting. Ikat and batik prints will be popping up in everything from coats to skirts to house accessories (including plates and throw pillows) while polka dot accents made a decidedly feminine appearance in everything from flowing gowns to sheer overlays on blouses. Especially delicate attention must be paid to sheer pieces like the Stella McCartney number below, and a quality fabricare specialist will ensure every single detail looks as good as the day you bought it by examining the cut, make, and care instructions, then adjusting their process accordingly.

Stella McCartney (photo by WWD staff)

Silhouettes:
Menswear details continue to dominate the Autumn season, with added feminine touches like volume (in the form of elegant wide-legged pants) and delicate details like flowing tie-neck tops and crisp belted shirtdresses. For an even more womanly take on office-wear, the 60’s heavily influenced the season with demure dresses and suit sets in rich jewel tones.

Christian Dior (photo by Giovanni Giannoni via WWD)

Accents:
Feather details abounded, giving skirts, tops, and dresses a life of their own as they bounced down the runways. Snakeskin was a close second as the detail of choice, appearing on shoes, in dresses, and on skirts. Make sure only a fabricare specialist with the proper tools, technical expertise and experience hand processes your specialty items.

The Davis Imperial team always stays abreast of the latest in fashion news and views in an effort to deliver everything you need to look your best. If you splurge on a one-of-a-kind Fall number, you can be confident that the Davis team will be prepared to properly process your garment while maintaining its gorgeous detail and will answer any question you have regarding the piece. They can’t wait to see the latest fashions come through their door.

What’s your favorite style from the Fall lines?

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All images via Women's Wear Daily