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Macy’s Spring Designer Event

March 10th, 2011
by Allison Kaplan

This charmingly bright and stunningly architectural (it literally bounces when you walk) Issey Miyaki dress epitomized the print/pattern trend we highlighted Thursday night at Macy’s Spring Designer Event in the Oval Room of the downtown Minneapolis store. I had the fun assignment of hosting the event, a benefit for Fashion Group International of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Other key trends we hit on for Spring 2011:

  • White on white. Worn top to bottom, with white accessories. (Paired with nude/natural sandals).
  • Pop of color. The turquoise dress. The orange bag. Vibrant hues stand alone, get accessorized and even mixed together, for those who like a bold statement.
  • Bohemian/’70s influences. Long dresses, crocheted details, funky prints, soft and flowy silhouettes.
  • Chain jewelry. You can keep layering, but for spring, the strands are chunkier.
  • Naturals. You need nude heels and wedges. The models wore them with everything.
  • Old Glory. That’s Macy’s-speak for what I like to call…navy. But then, I’m just a simple girl. A backstage look at this summer perennial:

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