There are some lovely brocade coats, dresses and skirts to
keep you warm and stylish this winter. We also see
opulence and ornate accessories to embellish the brocade fabric.
Baroque Brocade Opulence - Jacquard brocade coats
or some in embroidered silks and satins add a sumptuous
finishing touch to winter evening wear. Black highlighted by
gold says baroque at is best. For more wearable day to
evening looks consider a pair of slim line brocade pants in
glistening silver or gold on black or rich bronze colours.
With youth on your side you can also consider hot pants with
the bling of embellished encrustation taking you to any
party, but the office party.
Above - This pastel aquamarine brocade dress, short enough to be
worn as a tunic or the alternative outfit of cropped cigarette
pants and a easy little jacket are real eye catchers for evening
wear. These pastel turquoise outfits are both from Dolce &
Gabbana AW12/13 collections.
Texture, embellishment, smooth and heavy
encrustation make this a season of contrasts that catch the
attention of all around. Opulent fabrics include quilted
materials, lace, beading, sequins and foil coated fabrics and
knits.
The gold lame cigarette pants and sequin striped
top shown below left offer the contrast of smoothness and are by
retailer Vera Mont.
Left - Issa AW12/13 - Gold Lace Dress.
Right - The Miss Selfridge Take on Catwalk Fashions.
Left - Pastel Nude Textured Beaded Embellished Dresses From Miss
Selfridge AW12/13.
Right - Miss Selfridge Scallop Lace Embellished Cocktail Party
Dress.
Shoes are not going to be outdone by all the embellishment on
clothing. Footwear accessories have beaded heels or use striped
contrast glossy materials to bring decoration to shoes. This
adds a luxury touch of glamour to party-time footwear.
Pastel Nude Embellished Beaded Wedge shoe and striped Platform
Shoes From Miss Selfridge AW12/13.
Centre - Byblos AW12/13 Catwalk Fashion - Bronze Quilted Jacket.
Pretty pastels, silver or golden opulence works well for jackets
and tops. The catwalk led the way and the high street and
internet sellers are only too happy to pick up on this fashion
trend as it makes for easy party wear ideas. Wear over a neutral
dress, skirt, shorts or pants.
Left - Miss Selfridge Golden Jacket.
Right - Oasis Rich Gold Sequin Jacket.
Left - Monsoon Ginger Jacket With Sequin Roses £89.
Right - Oasis Bronze Leather Laser Cut Lace Top.
Blouse also have ornate decoration and the
modern trend is to team a neat buttoned up blouse with slinky
evening shorts.
Above caramel coffee shorts from Miss Selfridge AW12/13.
Floral Bloom Fabrics - Flower Power Patterns
Edgy Winter Floral Bloom Fabrics - Flocked
Fabrics, Bold Florals and
Jacquards (Dolce&Gabbana). These are not soft wispy florals, but powerful prints
with an edgy, luxurious gilded touch that adds a new twist to
winter 2012/13 fashion trends. Mix all the different
textures and contrasting luxury fabrics together. Michael
Kors gold lace skirt worn with a chunky Aran style knit
highlight the contrasting textures you can mix.
Left - Floral Evening Jacket From Gucci AW12/13.
Right - Flower Printed Velvet Jacket by East.
Oriental Motifs - Chinoiserie Decoration in dress
takes an inspiring new twist with meandering oriental forms
where dragons, meet flowers and exotic birds. Repeat
Chinoiserie patterns associated with the lands of the rising
sun and Samurai warrior have a reflection that only the use
of pure silk fabric can create. Wide obi belts, cheongsams
style dress, roomy kimono jackets and Mandarin wrap necks
add futuristic modern touches that are both classic and
novel.
Left - Leonard Embellished Chinese Motif Top.
Centre - Issa Dress.
Right - Biagiotti Coat.
Traditional Chinese patterns also get digitized and new patterns
emerge.
Holly Fulton still excels at her digital patterns as these two
piece dress and coats illustrate.
Fantasy Faux Furs - Traditional animal patterns
and fake fur fashion all sizzle with strident colour.
Short fur jackets and fur knee coats come in bright pops of
colour or shaded rainbows of rich brights that certainly
catch the eye. These fur fashions are not for the
faint hearted, but a brightly coloured fur accessory is a
way into this look. Fluffy fur handbags are in the stores
waiting for you. Fur accessories such as multi-coloured
fantasy snoods, huge Russian hats and patchwork fur stoles
steal the show.
Colourful fur jackets and gilets from Blugirl catwalk fashion.
Left - BHS A/W12/13 Fake Fur Coat.
Right - Faux Fur Short Coat.
White Fur from Blugirl (left) and Mendel (right).
Left - Monsoon Pink Faux Fur Tippet.
Right - Miss Selfridge Fake Fur Coat.
History of Brocade
Brocade has a long history. For centuries
brocade fabrics were only worn on special occasions and
ceremonies. This richly patterned fabric is glamorous and
needs no embellishment. Brocade originated in China and this technique spread to the
Middle East.
Conclusion of Women's Brocade Fashion for Winter 2013
Jacquard brocade coats
add a sumptuous
finishing touch to evening wear. Black highlighted by
gold is baroque at is best. For more daywear think of a pair of slim line brocade pants in
glistening silver or gold on black or rich bronze colours.
With youth on your side you can also consider hot pants with
the bling of embellished encrustation.
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