Comparing Fashion in different Cultures.

Comparisons:

Although you may think that since Fashion is all around the World there would be a huge difference between the fashion styles in New York to the styles in Milan, they all seem to have the same color genre as eachother. Along with some of the main looks that are going to be "in" for next year.   There are some differences in the fashion in the United States compared to Spain, Italy. London and France.

Differences:

European styles are more conservative than United States. European fashion is longer and covers up more where as fashion in the U.S. is more hippy like and shows more of your body.  European style is more put-together whereas American style is more relaxed. Europeans aren't as brand-conscious either.

Fashion in London

The main fashion styles in London:

There is so much more to the fashion in London. Let's start with Sinuous silk cocktail dresses with printed  closeups from Delaroche's famous portrait of Lady Jane Grey,  high white collars and pure lines were inspired by "the innocent look".The long red dresses are becoming popular for 2012 along with, black pant suits, striped dresses, shirts, shorts and sweaters. Leather jackets with studded beading on them, and a lot of denim in any cut such as the long bell-bottom pant. Dresses with any kind of prints you can think of such as flowers. The high boot, and oxford like heel is also very popular for the upcoming year.

The popular colors in London are:

reds, black, greys, army greens, orange and pinks.

Fashion in Italy

How most Italians look everyday:

Elegance is in the Italian blood, and most Italians would give up comfort in order to achieve it. Italy is a nation that cherishes outward appearances. Yes, it is great if you have a good heart, but Italians would expect you to have well-groomed hair, an impeccable sense of dressing and a really neat pair of shoes besides.

The main fashion for next year:

heavy fabrics, dark colored pantsuits and shoe styles like the Oxford. Not to mention the military-inspired caps seen with many of these looks and their decidedly 80s, Madonna-esque vibe. If you're looking to be on trend be sure to add a few menswear-inspired items to your wardrobe, whether it be a chic blazer or fall's popular cropped pant. Whether or not you like or agree with wearing fur, its back in a big way on the fashion runways. Including frame bags, tailored jackets and below-the-knee skirts. Think streamlined, minimal and feminine. Gorgeous jewel tones like teal and purple are the main colors for next year as well as your typical blacks and greys, and A LOT of snakeskin shoes, and dresses.

Fashion in Spain

The fashion trends in Spain for 2011-2012 are:
A good pair of indigo boot cut jeans; these can be dressed up or down. Black trousers. Black pencil skirt to wear with little cardis and white shirt. A fitted white shirt. Black jumper or cardigan. A Lot of plain vest tops and t-shirts in different colours (these are ideal for layering on those days when you may be in and out and the temperature keeps changing) get lots of cheap ones in varying lengths and you can’t go wrong. Plain long sleeve tops. A pair of black ballet pumps A well fitting trench coat.A black wool coat. A good pair of leather boots. A nice skirt that you can wear with either the boots or the pumps depending on the temperature, possible a denim one.


The main accessories that you need to have to go with this look:
leather handbags, necklaces, beads, earrings, scarves, belts and Pashminas.


The popular colors for this season in Spain are:
Mustard, lime green, bright red, black, grey and army green.

Fashion in France

French fashion is setting the trend with icon brands such as Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent.

To match a dress, look for jewels.

The French and worlds greatest jewellers are all there in a splendid 17th century setting.

Many French fashion brands you can buy in the main department stores.

What is in for 2012 in France:

 The collection is saturated with bloody red, turquoise, orange, stone and grey colours accompanied with black or showcased solo. The selection of  wool, felt, silk, knit, stretch leather and transparent jersey composes the modern vision of woman with the DNA of Amaya Arzuaga. The collection is predominantly inspired by fashion mathematics of shapes, curves and surfaces ranging from linear pieces defining the silhouette, and wavy pleated figures to butterfly volumes and outfits resembling the delicate structures of women.

   

Fashion in the United States

The United States knows a lot about fashion! The main cities where fashion is up and coming is:
New York

Chicago

Las Angeles

Las Vegas

Each of these cities participates in an event called Fashion Week. This usually takes place in the month of September where they put on fashion shows with the newest fashion for the next year. I went to Las Vegas Magic Trade Show in Las Vegas and got the inside scoop of the fashions that are popular and I'm going to share them with you!

For fall 2011 The main colors are very neutral. There will be a lot of tans, navy's, greys, and army greens.  The newer prints are cheeta stripes, and army prints! Along with the styles that are baggy sweaters and vests, long cargo pants, denim denim denim! Different color tights and black dresses.

Spring 2012 is coming out with BRIGHT COLORS EVERYWHERE! A lot of neon colors are going to be popular such as: lime green, neon yellow, pink, tangerine and bright blues! The styles that are becoming popular are sailor prints, flower power and the school girl look!