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Fall 2000 - Sophisticated Patterns |
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is evolving from basic formulas to layered individualism..." |
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After leather, the next   
Fall 2000 trend is patterns. Set
in silk,
satin,
chiffon,
embroidery,
and prints,
geometric and symmetric patterns in Fall 2000 pay homage to the fashion
frills of the 1960s,
70s,
and 80s.
(runway photographs ©Joseph Cartright, cartright.com)
Maybe the most intriquing quality of the Fall 2000 fashion season is the
way trends are combined throughout interpretations.
For example, we see sequins and sown patterns matched with royal gold and
purple colors.
The combination stirs the viewer to see the deeper messages in Fall 2000,
such as the low-cut necklines,
latin tailoring, and decorated designs. Modern fashion is evolving from
basic formulas to  layered
individualism, recognizing the architectures of the 20th century decades
while introducing exciting new details. Still feminine, these trends open
the door for cross-gender fashion collections in the future.
 Patterns
make the woman. This dress from Carmen
Marc Valvo is really three dresses in one: a dance peice, an elegant
dinner outfit, and a formal reception showstopper. By combining the best
of Fall 2000 ideas, Marc Valvo has provided the lady with a snappy and glamorous
distinctly female design.
 Very
dressy and feminine, the new silk patterns are sophisticated and modern.
Here we see Nanette
Lepore Fall 2000 blouses and dresses with white dots and leaves. (runway
photographs ©Joseph Cartright, cartright.com)
This trend is a direct carry-over from the prettiness of Spring 2000, which
was a hit with buyers where many other Spring trends were flat. The modern
woman is very aware of her female side, and appreciates designs that express
it. Coupled with manly jackets, pull-over coats, or heavy corduory trousers,
these looks are complex and glamorous.
Jill Stuart (image left) presents a diverse collection of prints, structured
velvets, and metallic colors with satin. Here we see a simple silk rayon
dress with silk overlay that uses spirl prints to highlight the lady's open
neck and face.
The exciting aspect of the patterns trend is the comeback of classic Pucci
looks, exhibited brilliantly in the Missoni
Fall 2000 runway collection.
Geometric, slicing, gold, black, and rose swirls appear in many forms of
satin dresses, as well as electric, contrasting zig-zags of black, orange,
camel, and mallard. The Missoni Fall 2000 line is
vintage 70s disco, with a modern touch of crisply-tailored coats,
knee-length skirts, and low-cut trousers for balance. Bravo!
Chanel
also deserves mention for pulling off a delicious combination of the metro
mod structures with electric patterns on scarves, wraps, and leggings. Even
a tiny black dress with black & white top and bottom borders has small white
polka dots that fire up the runway.
Finally, Marni
gives us simple mallard and lilac rose turtlenecks with criss-crossing polka
dot bands that create a space-age look with a vintage disco motif. Marni's
centerpiece series uses bold flower and leaf prints in Fall 2000 colors
on white skirts and blouses to give the suburban lady a current style. From
slashing bold colors to flat prints and fine little polka dots, Fall 2000
patterns are a splash and, best of all for retailers, customers love them!
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