All too often we fail to look for correlations between real life and fashion trends. For consumers, the research involved in understanding a trend is less important than whether or not the 3 B's (Bergdorf, Bendels, Barneys) have deemed it a must-have. The designers word is rarely questioned. Norwegian Ice Princess? Sure, Galliano. Safari Chic? Okie dokie Michael Kors.
After a recent 5-day excursion on the french and dutch sides of St. Martin, we had the opportunity to see for ourselves just how inspired designers can be by the world around them. We've been reading that blue is the color to wear for spring, and realized when we touched down on the Carribean Island we hadn't fully understood why until we'd arrived here.
The clear waters of the carribean were an instant comparison to Gucci's cerulean chiffon gowns. We saw Balmains distressed acid-wash denim in the cloud spotted periwinkle skyline. It was a nice reminder of why these choices are made in design; not for the richness of their hue or the quality of fabric, but because they call to the actual climate and culture of the season.
These are shades we'd find floating below white stucco houses on hills in Santorini or Capri. We see them mixed with yellow and gold, a combination reminiscent of sunsets in clear skies.It's a reminder to look for life existing in fashion, and a recalling of the reason we love what we do.
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