Wednesday, February 24, 2010 08:00 AM EST
When it comes to fashion, insight can come from anywhere.
For instance, any budding designer can draw inspiration from the different hues
of the sea, or the way the waves crash on the shore, or perhaps the many
creatures living in its depths – better yet, all of the above. Spring 2010 is
fashion’s tribute to all things ocean-related, from color selections to
materials.
Many designers banked on the freshness of spring as being
represented by the coolness of the ocean, with recent trends showing cool blue
color palettes, beach-inspired accessories, wavy patterns and lines, and
swimwear masquerading as casual wear (or the other way around). In spring,
ideas really do spring forth and the sky – er, the bottom of the ocean, at
least – is the limit.
Alexander McQueen’s RTW collection for spring this year
positively glowed a bright blue shade. Despite the reptilian and graphic theme
of McQueen’s new line, his chosen hues paid their respects to the sea:
www.style.com: Alexander McQueen
Some of McQueen’s ensembles more than follow the ocean’s
colors; their very shape and texture were reminiscent of sea foam and splashing
waves:
www.style.com: Alexander McQueen
Anna Sui also chose blue as one of her favorite colors for
her spring line. In fact, she chose blue not only for the clothes, but also for
bags and shoes.
www.style.com: Anna Sui
Badgley Mischka is a true-blue fan of the beach, at least
for this season’s collection. Her swimwear neck pieces remained loyal to the
shore, reminding you of the many treasures you yourself might find on the
beach.
www.style.com: Badgley Mischka
For spring, Blumarine showcased tie-dyed outfits suggestive of sun and
shore, with yellow rays blending into shades of azure:
www.style.com: Blumarine Spring 2010
Take inspiration from Blumarine’s Spring 2010 RTW by pairing
your resort-ready outfits with hot tints like orange and yellow. The clash of
color makes any blue look even bluer:
www.style.com: Blumarine Spring 2010
Getting ready for a beach party? Keep it versatile; invest
in attires that are great for either fun in the sun or cocktails at night, such
as some of Blumarine’s dresses for spring:
www.style.com: Blumarine Spring 2010
Giorgio Armani is giving the ocean look a
suave makeover. Armani designed blued out suits and blouse-skirt ensembles,
keeping the mood ocean-cool while also geared up for the city.
www.style.com: Giorgio Armani Spring 2010
If you want a steelier take of this season’s spring
inspirations, pair your cobalt dress with a leather jacket to toughen up your
garb, as seen in Stella McCartney’s runway.
www.style.com: Stella McCartney
There are many ways to ride the wave and sport this season’s
ocean-inspired trends. This spring, choose your pick and take the plunge!
