Pugh for You

New year, new quarter, new issue, new Fashion Feed feature! At the beginning of each month, STITCH will post a new, bite-sized profile on the who's who in fashion (whether it be in Paris or on campus). We picked British designer Gareth Pugh as January's leading man-- as for why? Well, you'll just have to click and find out, won't you?

WINTER ISSUE 09

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"Alice"

A Slavish Addiction to Shoes

My new year's resolution for 2009? Take a hint from the demigods of fashion and don seemingly unorthodox footwear. Although it is questionable how easily it would be to saunter down Sheridan Road in five-inch stiletto heels with spikes protruding from the toe, the wearers of these alluring shoes would encourage risk-taking. Moral of the story: embrace the abstract, the not-easily-understood, and the avant-garde.

(From top: Ann Demeulemeester, YSL,  Nicholas Kirkwood for Belstaff, Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin for Rodarte via Jak & Jil)

2008: what we've seen.

Happy New Year readers! It's time for a look back through the past year at the trends we saw. 2008 brought us interesting footwear, dramatic hair statements and new clothing silhouettes.

We said goodbye to demure when the classic Mary Jane was reintroduced with a flair. New styles popped up everywhere- colors and heights ranging from the traditional modest black to vibrant velvets with thick 4 inch heels. Leather boots, from ankle to above the knee, also make the list of top footwear trends. Two-tone strappy heels and peep-toe stacked platforms were introduced for fall, just as the last gladiator sandals were put away.

Hair made a statement as well- short flirty cuts paired with eye-catching accessories. Following the Blair Waldorf-esque trend of the oversized bow headband, clips and bands appeared in almost every style, with lace, bows, and feathers as just the beginning. Bangs were, and are, still going strong, whether swept to the side or covering the forehead.

Blazers and belted-jackets gave a new shape to the body- squared shoulders and narrowed waists. Chunky sweaters were treated the same way, simultaneously comforting and a little slimming at the torso. Leggings and skinny jeans were the common choice for bottoms, a trend no doubt continuing into the new year.

What's coming in 2009? Trendwatchers are seeing asymmetrical silhouettes, more loose-fitting, harem-style pants, shrunken blazers and ballerina-inspired dresses. Happy styling.

-J.N.

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