Egami Style » fashion trends

“I’ve been forty years discovering that the queen of all colours is black.” – Pierre Auguste Renoir

natasha — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:03:47 +0000

It’s commonly understood that black is not a colour. So you can imagine how much I love Renoir’s recognition of black and the significance it holds in the colour world.

Black is one of my favourite colours. Black can be intriguing, sophisticated and elegant. When it comes to selecting black items for my wardrobe, I search for unique pieces and works of art. Such as my beautifully crafted wool blend textured jacket.

A timeless black silk shirt and stunning black lace structured dress add interest and an element of distinction to my professional wardrobe. Adorned with a pair of shiny black heels, they make great staples that can carry you from the office through to functions or events in the evening.

Le Moulin de la Galette (1876), Renoir

“The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good, on you” – Coco Chanel

natasha — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:48:18 +0000

Colour is the foundation of personal styling. When you understand your unique colour palette based on your characteristics and personality, and balance this both intuitively and intellectually, you will know how to create a look and style that is made just for you.

I use colour to communicate my individuality and when I wear the right colours it gives me the image of style and confidence. It plays an important part in my life not only because I am in the field of providing image advice but also because it is how I express my creativity and love of fashion.

Use colour to communicate your individuality by adding it to your life!

How Fashion Reflects Social Mood

natasha — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:55:17 +0000

We here at EGAMI STYLE are fascinated by the deeper psychology of image and are constantly observing how our collective mood is reflected in fashion and trends. Much like selecting a coloured shirt that represents how we feel that morning, we can also look to financial markets to determine the appropriateness of the height of our skirt or even the width of our tie. No wonder why everyone is wearing so much black!

Fashion is a key indicator of social mood and one term that you may have heard recently is ‘recessionary fashion’. You only need to watch the latest runways of Paris and you’ll see examples from Ralph Lauren and Hermès with ‘collections inspired from Dust Bowl Okies to tennis courts, aka the ‘Great Gatsby’ revival’. An interesting article by Robert R Prechter gives insight into how the current spring fashion trends are indicative of ‘recessionary’ times, thus being tied to financial markets. Click here to read the full article.

We’re not sure if tattered overalls or Grandpa’s shoes will be making an appearance in the EGAMI STYLE offices anytime soon, however we will make a concerted effort to not wear black every day! What colour are you wearing right now?

However, recession or no recession, style is forever.