The fall collections of 2005 took a turn towards the past
and brought back elements of historical fashion trends from decades ago. The
dominant colors that adorned the runways were traditional for the season with
blacks, whites, browns, and grays. Cuts, trimmings, and accessories emphasized
historical elements from as far back as Imperial Russia, Edwardian England, and
the vibrant 60s of America.
This season the Imperial Russian
style, accented with a
modern twist, has become the
most outstanding trend in the fashion houses of Prada, Oscar de la Renta, and
Giorgio Armani. The ostentatious Russian look incorporates traditional fur
trimmings, golden lavish embroidery, opulent floral prints, and decorative
detailed trimmings. This style and period of Anna
Karenina and Napoleon Bonaparte are characterized by rich fabrics
and sharp colors. Outfits make substantial use of
velvet, silk, and satin while the predominant colors are burgundy, black, white, forest
green, and navy. Beaded jewelry can add a richness to an outfit. A complementary accessory should have intricate detailing
in the beads, rich coloring, and carved metal accent. Lines should be distinct
and colors should contrast for a rich effect. Look for cloisonné beads, luster
finished beads, or Bali silver and Vermeil beads.
Empress is an example of a
beaded lanyard accessory
that would match an Imperial Russian attire. The
dominant cloisonné beads have a floral
pattern outlined distinctly by gold. The coloring of the beads is a
rich dark green which contrasts the inner delicate flower. The seed beads,
in this style, introduce
a uniform matt texture that enhances the opulence of the dominant beads.
Edwardian English fashion takes us back to the turn of the
20th century. This fashion style is characterized by high laced
collars, frilled accents, floor grazing skirts, and laced boots. When choosing
beaded jewelry for this style, elect classical beads that complement lace well. Such beads are
pearls, cameos, and faceted shapes. Coloring should stay soft, innocent, and
feminine. Examples of soft colors are soft pink, rose, pearl white, cream,
mauve, light green, and powder blue. The
Water Lily design is dainty and
would well suit Edwardian fashion.
The design incorporates faceted pearl beads interpolated with luster soft green
and stain rose beads. It is an excellent choice for an
Edwardian beaded eyeglass chain.
Finally, the 1960s have been revived in the fall
collections of Dolce Gabbana and Christian Dior. This style is characterized by
geometric cuts, balloon tops, high boots, geometric patterns, and vibrant Andy
Warhol colors. The mainstream look of the 1960s brings back memories of ladies
like Jacqueline Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn. When choosing beaded jewelry
in this style, look
for geometric shapes and primary colors. The
Creativity design is a fun modern piece
that is comprised of circles, squares, and lines. The deep purple of the beads
reflects rainbow colors under bright light. The connecting bugle beads give this pattern an interesting
allure and a definite 60s edge that
is perfect for a eyeglass holder.
Warm Regards,
Jacqueline Medalye
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