My World: "Design Is An Unknown"

Most people wonder, what is fashion?  My definition of fashion is expressing the way you feel through clothing and style.  There are many existent styles in right now, from grunge to street chic. 

In the fashion world, fashion is considered to be art. 

H&M is doing a large collaboration with Alexander Wang that releases on November 6.  This is the biggest collaboration with H&M since 2007 when they collaborated with Versace. 

This line with Alexander Wang incorporates his edgy taste with a spin of a sporty look. 

Closer to the release date they will most likely show price ranges.  My thoughts are that no piece will be over $200. 

Another store that is stepping up to the plate with great collaborations is Target, whose collaboration with Joseph Altuzarra came to pass last month on September 14.

Altuzarra, a 31-year-old luxury women’s ready-to-wear clothing designer from Paris, launched his brand in 2008, and it is based out of New York. 

He was awarded the CFDA Swarovski Award for women’s wear design in 2012.  He’s quite successful to be in his early 30s.

“I think what Target allows and gives us the opportunity to do is really invite a much broader audience into our world and get to know our brand,” he said in an article that appeared on the Speakeasy blog.  

This is actually a very smart approach when introducing your line to a different area.  If I was a designer, I would for sure start out by collaborating with a popular clothing store. 

This collection ranges from $18-$90, and it includes clothing, accessories and shoes. 

During this fall, be on the lookout for more vibrant colors being in—winter pastels like pale pinks and sky blues.  Trench coats have been in for years and now are starting to make a great comeback.  Layering options are always in. 

Are you stuck on what to wear this fall, college students?  Basics, basics and more basics are the best answer.  Try buying a variety of them.  Start out with different color t-shirts to begin your fall transformation. 

Then begin adding one or two graphic tees, a flannel, a few scarves and a pair of light, medium and dark denim.  You could even throw in leather or field jacket to add versatility.  Then add a pair of booties or tall boots. 

Depending on how you mix and match, you can create 30-45 outfits.  It’s all about being resourceful.

In my opinion, fall is the best season other than spring for fashion.  You have many opportunities for laying and experimentation of styles and colors. 

As Geoffrey Beene says, “Design is an unknown.”