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As for money, well, it’s always and ever about sales, isn’t it? Or is it? In Boston, dressing well is considered optional. But even those who don’t buy or wear expensive fashion can enjoy its energy, originality, humor, and daring wherever it appears – from VH1 to the MBTA. BAGS, BAUBLES, AND BOOTS
Fashion’s focus on handbags was inspired by the wild success of Fendi’s baguettes – pocketbooks so cute and collectible they are the costly sartorial equivalent of Beanie Babies. This fall, legions of similar designs followed – beaded, embroidered, in all sorts of colorful, mesmerizing fabrics. After years of minimalism, they seem as surprising and amusing as party gifts. Escada has made some especially festive ones, strewn with crys tals and in the bright colors of hard candy.
If intricate handbags have their place, so do structured designs. Dana Christy, a fashion director of accessories at Saks Fifth Avenue, says the newest trend is a more formal-looking "top-handled, ladylike bag." This style was given a boost by Prada, whose retro, romantic 1940s outfits demand the finish of this kind of pocketbook.
But runways showed plenty of variety – some handbags were as big as duffel bags, others as small as fists. Crocodile was a popular texture. And many designs featured prominent metal chains or clips. Gucci even searched its archives and came up with a clasp in the shape of a tiger’s head.
In jewelry, the biggest news is the return of blazing gold. Hoop earrings, heavy necklaces and bracelets,Louboutin Shoes, or tons of chains worn together – all are popular. Gold adds jazz to the new bright colors and textures. Many women will be reaching for pieces they’ve owned but not worn for years.
Pearls, too, are back, in strands of same-sized beads and colors like gray, pink, and champagne as well as traditional white. Chanel’s were the most amusing. Slightly larger than marbles, strung inches apart, and often falling over the chest in multiple strands, the pearls made every outfit seem bubbly.
Belts were often slender, intricate, and unconfining – worn below the waist. Those that tied or cinched appeared most often in soft materials. The newest place to wear them is around a coat.