Street Fashion Trend

While much fashion, and consequently many fashion trends, are established by (often) well known designers in fashion houses and design studios, street fashion is inspired by just that – the streets.

Street fashion trends are generally created by youth culture, and is most often seen in large urban areas with a heavily concentrated population. Trends in street fashion tend to be experimental, often being the first to embrace fashions that will later come into popularity with the general public; mainstream fashion frequently adopts elements from street style, using it to influence its collections.

Examples of general street fashion trends that are tipped by major fashion magazines to be coming in for 2009 are harem trousers – a true 80s revival! – geek-chic glasses, studded boots, full skirts and play suits. However for many `street style` is directly associated with urban clothing, which, rather than embracing a love for the quirky items and vintage finds that are often the staple of popular `street wear`, is defined by it`s strong lines, heavily structured pieces, muted colours and durability. Urban street fashion trends do not aim to look attention grabbing in their defiance of regular clothing conventions, but instead maintain an air of being subtly cool.

A major brand at the forefront of UK urban `street wear` trends is Bench, who continually create high-quality ranges of clothing. By taking a look at the Bench clothing range for 2009 it is clear to see what the central urban fashion trends will be this season.

Jeans are, as is true for every fashion trend since their invention, a wardrobe staple. However, we`re all aware of just how many different shades and styles the humble jeans are available in, and while baggy may be popular with some, and skin-tight popular with other, this season Bench is encouraging men to wear straight-legged jeans in dark denim washes. As for the ladies, there`s are much wider variety of styles available. The Elton and Haydock ladies jeans, for example, are both skinny-cut jeans made a darkly washed denim, whereas the Nervina V2 and Pertuna V2 jeans are cut with a higher waist and flared leg.

As for the top-half, men should stick to either plain coloured shirts and t-shirts, or ones that feature an understated check of stripe pattern. The colours that feature most predominantly in Bench`s men`s collection this season are black, white, brown and grey, though there are a small number of shirts available in other colours should once fancy a chance. The men`s Resting polo is green, for example, and the Ritual polo is stripy and available in two different colour combinations.

For chillier days there are a range of hoodies and jackets, the vast majority of which feature structured funnel-necks. This trend for funnel-necks can also been seen among the women`s rage of clothing. Not only do most of the jackets, hoodies, and sweatshirts feature this style neck (for example the Duvet Day hoodie and Penthouse jacket), it can also be seen it items such as the Speciality Shirt dress.

So, if you want to look cool on the streets this season, follow the example set by Bench clothing, and stick to highly functional and structured pieces, wrought from durable materials and produced in muted, block colours.

The Most Exquisite Beaches Around Your Neck!

Think unique, elegant, special and quality!

This stunning Liquid Jewelry Collection translates the beauty of some of the most exquisite beaches in the world into something tangible.

The Faro pendant is homage to Portugal, the Atiu choker is an impression from the Cook Islands and the Tanna bracelet speaks of Vanuatu island itself.

Combined with Tahitian black pearls, sparkling diamonds, and delicate Leather Cording, the overall design has an organic touch with elegant feel.

6 different ways of tying the subtle leather cording makes the Pendant Collection an inspiration for every woman. You can express your mood with almost every wardrobe: cocktail, business meeting, or simply wearing it with Jeans.

It's crafted in PR925, a new metal alloy. PR925 is forged with pure silver, rhodium and palladium. Since the alloy is nickel-free, it reduces the risk of skin allergies and should not tarnish. PR925 is vastly superior to Sterling Silver.

By International Jewelry Designer Kerstin Belz

A Cute Set For Party

A cute little set for our Fashion Scrapbook.

Spotted by Tracy on High Street Kensington in London - From Dune.
Thanks Tracy and enjoy the party.

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to ISpot@nvision-beauty.com

We place it on our upcoming magazine as well ;-)

Show Off Your Underwear

Your "underwear" is now on it's way to become "outerwear". The latest designs in lingerie by top fashion designers like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs are now focusing on showing off womens underwear rather than keeping it secret.

“What is really driving the growth of the business,” said Marshal Cohen, the chief retail analyst of NPD, “is that showing off your lingerie has become very much a fashion trend. - Spring 2008 New York Times Fashion