Summer 2014 Formal Wear: What Will Be Trending

Celebrity trends catch on quickly. From the 2009, Academy Awards we saw Angelina Jolie’s striking green earrings begin trending immediately. With stars like Many Kaling still featuring green earrings, it is evident that this trend is still current. It is definitely worthwhile to make sure that green earrings are still included in your jewellery inventory. By matching the punchy green colour tone and the basic shape of pieces like this, we can recreate this look successfully.

 

The Academy Award for Best Costume Design this year went to the 1920’s feature film ‘The Great Gatsby’ (CBC, 2014). This may be an indication of trends to come this summer. For instance, the back necklace worn by Jennifer Lawrence again this year may very well be a result of the 1920’s styled jewellery trending. This design is a very easy look to duplicate. Although it may seem like a matter of rebranding a regular necklace, it is not quite that simple. To get this look an opera length necklace (24”) should be constructed without a clasp. The necklace then remains consistent through its entire form. This is another inexpensive way to update your inventory to reflect current styles.

 

‘Sticks & Stones’ Back Necklace

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Even though fine jewels were the accessory of choice, this does not mean that we need to change our inventory and begin stocking diamonds and sapphires. Red Carpet trends can still be replicated using inexpensive substitutes. Green earrings, geometric statement necklaces, and crystal ear cuffs are all within reach of your basic design inventory. Keeping up with trends on the Red Carpet, and using the basic design elements to vary our current inventory, we can keep sales steady.

Works Cited

CBC. (2014, 03 04). Oscar Winners and Results. Retrieved from The Oscars: http://oscar.go.com/nominees/

 

The Results Are In: Earrings Have Dominated the Red Carpet

The Academy Awards have ended but the discussion on fashion has only just started.

The dominant feature of the night was diamonds and fine jewellery. Kristen Mandel, Idina Menzel and Naomi Watts all wore diamond statement necklaces. However, most of the celebrities were adorned in diamond earrings as their only accessory. For example, Angelina Jolie wore a simple pair of drop diamond earrings with no necklace. The diamond ear cuff worn by both Sandra Bullock and Lupita Nyong'o caught all kinds of attention from the fashion world. This look was different, edgy and yet elegant.

 

One of the most memorable jewellery choices of the night was the earrings worn by Academy nominee Amy Adams (CBC, 2014). She said she was not going with a stylists’ help with her look, as she wanted to dress for herself. The way she accessorized with focal earrings was outstanding. Their striking red teardrop centres were possibly framed in sapphires and diamonds. These statement earrings seemed to not match her navy gown. However, they definitely completed her look by drawing attention straight to her rose lips and blue eyes. We will have to wait to see if coordinating lipstick with earring colour catches on as a fashion trend. My prediction is that it will be a definite style to watch for in the formal wear season this summer.

 

But, not all jewellery designers have diamonds and sapphires at their disposal. Therefore, we will look at the silhouettes of these popular pieces and determine what can be used to inspire new designs.

 

The classic look achieved by diamonds can be mirrored by using crystals in jewellery. This inexpensive alternative can allow you to recreate some of the Red Carpet trends for your inventory. For instance, the ear cuff worn by Lupita Nyong’o can be created by pairing clear crystals in a cluster, with a clip-on earring back. The popular look of diamond drop earrings worn by many of the stars, has the basic element of a dangling hexagon. This silhouette is easily achieved by coupling a crystal track with a single drilled hexagon crystal. Using only the basic elements of these designs, the patterns can be recreated with minimal expense.

 

                                       

Crystal Drop Earrings                                Earring Cuff

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Works Cited

CBC. (2014, 03 04). Oscar Winners and Results. Retrieved from The Oscars: http://oscar.go.com/nominees/

Oscar Awards: A Look Back

With the Academy Awards only a few hours away the media is in frenzy about what trends will walk the Red Carpet tomorrow. http://www.torontosun.com/2014/02/27/fashion-trends-for-oscar-night

We all have our favourites, but there are some actors that definitely stand out trend setters more than others. Inspiring jewellery designs after these fashion forward actors will give your designs a fresh update.

Among our favourites being nominated this year is: Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep.

Actor Cate Blanchett often displays an elegant balance between artsy and classy and does not seem to be afraid to make a statement with style. When we saw her Indian-inspired body jewellery at the 2000 Oscars, she wore it with confidence. She accomplished that look with taste. On the other hand, as we saw at the Grammy’s, the way Cindy Lauper wore overstated gold jewellery, was a design fail. Balance is definitely the key in choosing the right jewellery to complete, but not over-power a look.

Cate Blanchett

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One star that usually has a well-balanced clean look is actor Jennifer Lawrence. At last year’s awards show she wore a back necklace of diamonds and her look has made her a favorite among designers.

Jennifer Lawrence

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At last year’s Oscar’s Amy Adams wore a shimmering silver full-length gown. Her look was gorgeous and refined. She completed it with drop diamond earrings and woven design bracelet, but they appeared to fade into the background of the flowing gown. Hopefully, this year the American Hustle star will present her look with something more bold. 

When Red Carpet royalty like Angelina Jolie walk the carpet, everyone forms an opinion. However, when we saw her striking emerald earrings on the fashion radar, it was difficult to forecast how the look would affect the market. By the summer of 2008, formal wear was teeming with striking drop green earrings. The look began trending. This look is still trending even down to the current awards season as we saw with Paula Patton’s jewellery choice.

 

Paula Patton                   Angelina Jolie            

Grammy’s 2014              Oscar’s 2009

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Whether the night features the return of the striking green drop earrings, the diamond back necklace, or a pair of diamond drop earrings we will be watching to see who’s wearing who.

Green with Envy
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The 2014 Grammy's: The Focus on Earrings

The latest accessory trend that seems to be catching on is vintage inspired earrings. During Dolce & Gabbana’s last fashion show, they featured oversized vintage styled baroque earrings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ZVGBHC8hU. Since this successful show, we have seen the designs slowly filter down through the celebrity population.

On January 26, The Grammy Awards hosted some of the most famous music celebrities in the world. Their fashion choices are setting the trends for upcoming seasons. Cindy Lauper’s oversized gold earrings, neckpiece, and hand jewellery were an overstatement of the vintage style now trending. On the other hand, Katy Perry’s hint at this trend was perfectly balanced. The amethyst drop earrings were the only jewellery she wore, but they definitely added the touch of style needed to complete her look. With similar simplistic looks, both Taylor Swift and Pink, wore diamond drop earrings that alluded to vintage inspiration. However, Alicia Keys and presenter/actress Anna Ferris both wore bold vintage earrings in navy blue. All of the celebrities wore something that focused on the vintage look currently trending.

                                  

Cindy Lauper                                                        Katy Perry

2014 Grammy Awards                                       2014 Grammy Awards

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Pink & Taylor Swift                                               Anna Ferris & Alicia Keys

2014 Grammy Awards                                        2014 Grammy Awards

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Using these patterns, we can conclude that vintage inspired statement earrings will dominate the market in the upcoming season. By extracting style elements from this trend, we can begin to inspire some high impact design and produce the same effect. For instance, the baroque style is made up of hanging elements, faceted gemstones, and filigree work. By incorporating these elements, we can construct focal earrings that have a baroque or antique feel to them (Lavender Swarovski Earrings). Even though earrings may seem like a small accessory, they are a great way to make a strong fashion statement.

Lavender Swarovski Earrings

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