fall 2011 trend report

~Urban Legends~
 Mainstream Uncovers the Mystery of Fabulous Fall Fashion!

It’s a new season, new styles and new moods. Kick off your flip flops and shorts, fall is just around the corner!
Step through the doors of Mainstream and be transported into a botanical fall garden. Jewel tones of emerald, wine, teal, cherry and royal blue are in bloom. Seasoned with paprika, pumpkin, chestnut, eggplant, sage and mouthwatering mushroom. Come into Mainstream and satisfy your appetite for fashion!

There’s a She-Wolf in the closet…
Wondering where the wild things are? The answer is clear- everywhere! Fashion brings prints and pelts out of the wilderness and onto the sidewalks. Earn your stripes from head to toe, or think tamer, with just a touch of the trend. Wrap your neck in style with an animal pashmina atop your chunky knit duster.

One of the Boys…
Back to school makes time for schoolboy blazers, plaid jumpers, peter pan collared shirts and tartan suits. Razor thin pencil, below the knee skirts, bow tied blouses and shifts are seen from the campus to the boardroom. Take that smoking menswear jacket and a cozy turtleneck with your favourite denims and booties for that cool evening stroll.

Hopeless Romantic…
Victorian romance sets the mood in ruffles, lace and bows! Fall florals are layered with faux furs or cable knit vests thrown on with a chunky hip belt.

Rock ‘n’ Roll…
Mods and rockers have hit the scene in vivid bold prints, sporting cool black and whites to warm Pucci prints in jewel tones. Sharp geometric patterns and graphic colour blocking are right in line for fall.

Day to Evening…
Sprinkle some glitz into your 9-5 attire. To keep your look office appropriate, contrast vinyl’s and patent/pleather with faux fur jackets. Add python and croc patterns in super matte or ultra glossy finishes.

Glamour Revisited…
Sequined minis or long romantic gowns in satins or floral organza’s let you dance the night away for that special evening on the town. Tuxedo jackets in silks, velvets or sequined are paired with skinny pants or jeans for that girls night out!

Take a walk on the wild side…
Hot skins take a bite out of fashion footwear in pleather python and croc pumps or knee-hi boots. You will see chunky heels to platform stilettos to bowed ballerina’s, in lots of great neutrals or bold brights.Chains and pearls adorn outfits from boho chic to Chanel classics. Gorgeous bright gems bring sparkle and charm to finish off that special piece.

As the leaves fall and the warm summer breeze turns cool, come into Mainstream to set the mood for the fall season ahead!