Autumn Winter 2007 -Off the Runway

emmagem.com took a look at Autumn Winter 2007 looks and this season's look, looks set to bring out the best winter ever.Below are some of the key looks (Part One) for this coming holiday season. I have always been a winter person deep down inside although born and bred in the sunny climes of Malaysia ...and that's the best thing ever cos' I get to wear all my winter colors all year round with some minor adaptation with regards to the material lest I wilt away in a plush woolen mink coat (err...faux mink, I mean) .

AW 2007 on the haute couture runway:
1) go for hourglass- time to show off your curves ladies...cinched in the waist with a slim belt for a feminine appeal or a thick belt to accentuate waist or a corset belt like those seen on Dolce and Gabbana for those who dare.
(pix www.vogue.com)









2) The new length- last season was all about the maxi lengths, but for AW they hitched it up little, most popular length is slightly below knee or mid calf. Best worn with heels.
Trousers are cropped below knee but long or short, they are all loose and baggy , last season's drainpipes are definitely down the drain (manner of speech) think Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart instead. Sure hides a multitude of sins, just make sure you heel up, so as not too look like the bag lady:)






(pix Topshop runway, courtesy of www.vogue.com)


3) Black on black- wear your black, the most flattering color ...and wear it as imaginatively as possible. Mix your fabrics, wear black on black ie velvet and shimmer/metallic mesh. Play up lace and leather or silk with leather. Toy with texture, mix glittery crystals and sequins embellishment on black and wear it boldly.


(seen on Chloe runway, pix courtesy of www.vogue.com)

















5) The smart skirt suit look is still very in but tone down to a more casual stance , mixing boxy jackets with dirndl skirts, circle skirts, pencil skirts . Jackets are fitted , some are flared and its all about the different approach to a usually straight laced formal outfit, making it more stylish and approachable. The boardroom won't be the same anymore.





(from Bottega Veneta, pix courtesy of www.vogue.com)


6) Yes, with all the war going on , the militant look is I suppose inevitable albeit with a touch of fun and casual air to the grimmer reality. Big brass buttons, epaulets , boots ...just get creative and bring it out to the light.
(Pix courtesy if www.vogue.com)








Tune in tomorrow, Part Two of Autumn Winter 2007, must have looks!!