fall 2013

DIRECTIVES WEST presents

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legionaireGet set for an outdoor exploration with the fusion of rugged army and the layered styling

of the West Coast with classic military greens, caramel tones and black accents. The

urban spirits of the city girl and the utilitarian aviator are given an unexpected feminine

twist. Outdoor ventures through the metropolitan streets with sophisticated adaptations

of an officer’s parka, the cargo bottom and oversized knits. Fashion loving California

trendsetters combine the downtown girl with the elements of modern military aviation.

» Military jackets that vary in fabrications, in both oversized silhouettes and

belted waists with leather accents, epaulettes and cargo pocket details

» Classic and reimagined camo underscores the importance of the prominent

print message

» Reconnect with nature in an array of animal motifs and nomadic earthy prints

» The collared shirt is layered under the third-piece item with fur, leather and

suede optimizing the rugged chic lifestyle

» Loopy and chunky textures seen in open weaves and funnel necks create

quirky knit sweaters

» The cargo pant and the skinny are the bottoms of choice to fuse the collage of

layered styling together

» Dark shades of black, gray and olive feature pops of winter white, caramel

and navy

3.1 Phillip Lim

tomboy sophisticateSporty chic nuances and gentlemen’s accents combine ’90s grunge with collegiate pride.

Menswear is twisted with a girl’s active attitude and boyish charm to forge a brilliant

concoction of leather and plaid. Athletic spirited silhouettes show off team pride in

varsity-esque details throughout her wardrobe. Voluminous urban wear—boxy bombers,

Jodhpur pants and sporty pleated skirts—are pieced together with boy-meets girl grunge.

Geek chic is reinvented with the hints of clean lines and elevated graphics married with

traditional tartans for an energetic escapade. Accents of grunge provide an alternative to

athleisure style.

» The importance of the jacket: varsity bomber, moto, menswear blazer and the

leather third piece seen in either vest, sweatshirt or jacket

» Pleated and circle skirts in leather, printed fleece, and variations of plaid

» Button down casual shirtings in plaid, chambray and flannel

» Spirited kitschy geometric and cosmic prints

» Animation graces the fronts of high-end fleece sweatshirts and t-shirts

» Elements of sporty luxe reintroduced with a collegiate attitude

» The Jodhpur acts as the directional pant

» Boyfriend jean with slight distressing giving it a ’90s update

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mulberry blissLook for new delight in the demure. The summer garden transitions to winter lavender,

pearled gray and dusty mauve that enchant the femme believer. Dreamy silhouettes come

to life in unexpected romanticism with a mix of androgynous looks that resonates with both

menswear and womenswear. Girlish silhouettes coupled with a modern take accentuates a

relaxed prim and proper tailored sensibility. It’s all about taking the ordinary and adding

a sprinkling of delicate lace and blocking of color. Soft and boyish intertwine for an airy

interlacing of mystique and allure.

» Vintage garden, watercolor florals and art nouveau print stories

» Intimate basics with lace accents worn as layering pieces

» A touch of sequins-embellished details

» Dresses from short to long; sheath, drop-waist, fit and flare and body-con

» Sheer blouse in Passementerie and thin woven lace, laser-cut and eyelet inserts

» Chunky and marled knits fashioned into must-have sweaters with romantic

hand worked details including braiding, open stitch and hardened with

leather patches

» Unite a mismatched story of casual elegance with a hint of menswear inspiration

» Accents of winter pales such as chalky whites, gelato hues, variations of

lavender and muted grays, warm purple, icy blues with touches of black

Richard Chai Love

Richard Chai Love

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rock vixenThe decadent air of Gothic glamour ushers in a new music-infused spirit. The radiating

toughness of the noir provocateur is illuminated by black leather extravagance. Spending

her days in dark lace and skin bearing sheers, the rock vixen makes wearable art out of

classic silhouettes. The nocturnal vamp wears head-to-toe leather in black and oxblood,

with pops of white. The independent girl seduces the ultra-casual with elements of edgy

glamour and new variation of rock aristocrat.

» Luxe leather and coated textured fabrications

» Moto jacket and vest in a variation of styles from fitted to oversized with

buckles and zipper details

» Lurex, metallic mixed with intricate lace and embroideries

» Newness in pattern play with burnout and texture on leather, chiffons

and velvets

» The skinny jean and the fashion legging dominate

» Skin-bearing dresses in body-con, peplum and waist accentuated styles

» Sultry colors of a goblet of red wine, midnight blue, emerald green and

gold as well as white and black combinations

Altuzarra

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prints & patternscosmic, animal skins from snake to leopard, digitized, watercolor florals, stripes, Aztec, plaids, checks, dip-dyes, ombré, camo, animal faces, paisley, intarsia, laser, brocade; graphics include photo realism, animal faces, horses to lions, verbiage, skulls, unicorns, dogs and play on spelling

colorswhite, black, shades of gray from pearl to charcoal, oxblood, tomato red, navy, olive green to emerald, rust, sienna, berry tones, caramel to camel, lapis, cobalt, indigo blues, neutral tones, purple to plums

fabricsfleece, french terry, sherpa, leather and vegan, nylon, cashmere, ponté, chambray, linen slub,

cotton jersey, coated textures, tissue weight gauze, sweater knits, silks, tweeds, suede,

textured lace, mesh, brocade, denim, tencel, soft and lightweight wool, bouclé, twill,

inside out fabrics, flannel, burnout velvet

detailscasual luxe styling with sporty elements,

head-to-toe leather, moto styling, colorblocking, quilting, raglan sleeves,

zippers in all metals, embossed leather that visually looks studded, exposed seaming,

mixed media, laser-cut leather, leather trims, padded shoulders, menswear-inspired, cut & sewn pieced together, piping elbow patches,

cargo pockets, peplum continues, patchwork, elastic waists, military styling, embroidery

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leather

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This tough girl fabrication has been transformed for every girl’s wardrobe. Leather was seen in all

categories for fall and is best when worn head-to-toe. The versatility of this fabric of the season is on the top

of everyone’s list with the excitement that it can be worn day or night. No matter what her style is, accent

details of leather on an ensemble, or a manipulation of the fabric such as embossing to mimic pyramid

studs, laser-cut details in lace patterns, or quilted styling of motocross on shoulders or patched onto knees

elevates edge into sophistication. The quality of leather has risen to the occasion with refined leathers

continuing while vegan leathers have been perfected to emulate the realistic feel. Key items throughout the

fall season make a statement from leather on jackets, bottoms and everything in between.

Kova & T

varsity bomber

What once was young and collegiate is now interpreted to be every

fashionista’s go-to third piece. This item is neither tomboy nor school

girl, but is a statement jacket that takes sporty to a new stylish level.

Borrow your boyfriend’s letterman jacket for the oversized silhouette

but keep it refined with elements of scarf print silks, embroidery,

quilting, leopard or camo prints, nubby tweeds and leather sleeves.

Options are open with everyday fleece styles or the directional item

that can be layered over a dressy ensemble for a menswear attitude.

Sea

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fashion legging

Surprise! Contemporary has a hit bottom that not only has ease, but

is vamped up. The fashion legging is one of the must-have bottoms

and the ultimate layering piece for fall with novelty hits keeping

it new. This go-to bottom is patchworked, cut & sewn, exposed

seaming, and colorblocked in different fabrics, including leather,

suede, ponté, coated, and scuba. Zipper details give an element of

edge and black combined with white, navy or oxblood hues changes

up the solid basic. Pull it on with an elastic waist or button it up with

a mock waistband.

A.L.C

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pullover sweater

Whether crew or V-neck, cropped or waist-length, the pullover

sweater is the fall staple. The difference this time is its more

whimsical feel with graphics and intarsia patterns making it a bold

item for those gray days. Color mixing throughout the yarns of the

sweater or braiding, patterns and open stitched weaved stripes make

for an eccentric piece. The raglan sweatshirt body is the newest with

verbiage in clean fonts, animal faces, and Aztec patterns. Fringe

remains important for the bohemian style setter but overall the

pullover sweater is cleaner and worn layered over a collared shirt.

Nicole Farhi

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the jeanAs denim remains a mainstay, whether she owns one pair or 20, there

is a cleaner take on the jean for fall acting as a palette cleanser from

the rips and tears of seasons past. The skinny fit stays a priority

and a favorite in the denim classification, the newest accentuated

with moto style stitching and zippers. Leather, waxed, oil-sprayed,

and coated textures are at the forefront. The jean is best in dark

indigo washes, charcoal grays, and black with a slight importance of

subdued colors like oxblood, navy and hunter green. Uptrending is

the slouchier boyfriend silhouette along with military styling and the

return of the cargo pocket.

Sold Design Lab

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statement knitsWith the growth of knits, there is no key silhouette; rather, the

fabrication becomes the call-out. Fleece, french terry, linen slub, cotton

jersey, and tissue weight knits all become part of the conversation. The

bare essentials incorporate the basic tee to the statement sweatshirt as

well as the fashion-forward bodies that have a unique take on athletic

gear. Turn the fabric inside out to show off texture. The graphic

story is coveted with geometric illusions, stripes, cosmic, verbiage,

animal faces, leopard print and photo realism. For the most forward

statement, the top-to-bottom tracksuit looks newest in fashion shapes

accented with leather details.

Timo Weiland

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the jodhpur pant

Shifting the shape of the bottom, the Jodhpur pant reinvents the

carrot silhouette in updated leathers, fleece and printed silks. This

forward bottom is loose through the hips and fitted at the ankle. It

completes the outfit for fall with a laidback feel that fits perfectly into

the West Coast lifestyle. The look is directional yet accessible when

paired with casual pieces.

J Brand Collection

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circle skirt

The skirt twists the casual feel of fall with flirty movement and acts

as an important piece to keep the girlish look. The tomboy with

a feminine flair goes to the circle skirt and can be paired with a

sweatshirt or varsity bomber. Hemlines range from mini to mid-thigh

and are seen in a variation of leather, tweed and fleece fabrications.

The skirt finalizes the bottoms category for fall to be paired back

with fun top ideas this season.

Milly

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collarless woven

Taking the shirt to new dimensions, the collarless woven adds another feminine

mix to the laidback feel of fall. The collarless woven is mostly in lightweight

fabrics, draped styles, peasant tops, as well as sophisticated and traditional

button-fronts with lower necklines. Peplums are also here with more subdued

flounce which also include sleeveless to billowy arms. Lace inserts and

colorblocking take center stage while winter whites, primary solids, and cream

colored hues play back to feminine print messages seen strongest in subtle

florals and animals skins. The non-structured conversation shares the spotlight

with the pretty accents highlighted on the blouse for the season.

Derek Lam

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the shift dress

In a departure from structured looks, the shift dress is a softer

silhouette that skims the body. Though we do see the waist

accentuated in some styles, the shift dress overpowers in colors,

prints and fabrics across the board including knit and silks. For a

more forward feel, the all-leather dress is a favorite. Paired back

with must-have third pieces, the shift dress becomes a staple for

everyday wear.

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