TRENDS: FENDI ZUCCA PRINT IS BACK!

Like lots of fashionistas and celebrities, who have been spotted embracing the Zucca print in the past season, I also have been going crazy for the Fendi Zucca print, relaunched in both the S/S 2018 Fendi Ready-to-wear and bag collection. 

Zucca print was popular in the 90's, and seeing that the 2018 hottest trend is 90's vibes, it is no wonder that Zucca print is making a comeback. 

The Fendi "double F" logo was first introduced in 1965 and created by Karl Lagerfeld, who understood luxury fashion and knew the importance for the brand to be instantly recognisable. Fendi Zucca's print was in all designs of the fashion house from the 1970's to the 1990's and was a success among iconic celebrities of that time too. Moreover, this identifiable symbol was what kicked off the brand into the luxury fashion powerhouse it is today. Personally, I'm certainly going to embrace the trend, which makes me feel nostalgic for a stylish and roomy shopping bag I used to wear at that time + matching logo wallet... Moreover, the fabric's colours are so suitable for the F/W season! I only think it's a must to wear this pieces only in "small doses", that is not more than one logo piece in every single outfit, so as to avoid any "showy effect". I'm particularly excited for my recent purchase of a Zucca print skirt, that I'm going to include into two outfits: the first one for autumnal days with a brown suède bomber + ankle boots, the second one for winter months, with a brown mink jacket + suède boots.

And, since I like to indulge fully in the logo trend, I'm still thinking of adding a Fendi-logo Kahn I to my bag collection...

SEVEN NEW BAG TRENDS EVERY FASHION GIRL WILL BE CARRYING NEXT FALL.

The seasons officially change, this weekend, and every fashion girl is focused on Fall trends. When transitioning your wardrobes from Summer to Fall, clothing is often the starting-point, with a new dress here, a warm sweater there. Then, accessories, from footwear (pumps and boots) to jewelry, and of course handbags. New trends aside, the main point of owning seasonal pieces is to distinguish your look as the weather changes. Summer is all about easier vibes, while Fall inspires us a more polished frame of mind. Actually, the latest trends allow for an easy transition into the cold-weather months, and we can't deny our wish to update our look with pieces that are quintessentially Fall. 
In the handbag department, Fall runways have shown us rich textures, deeper colours and fresh shapes, whether you're shopping for an updated everyday bag or a new silhouette to freshen up your evening assortment. 

1) If you are strictly interested in a luxury-brand purchase, logomania has been an ongoing trend for several seasons and for Fall it's all about new versions. From Fendi to Gucci, to Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and Dior, the mood includes modernised emblems and cool details.

2) If you're the pragmatic type that shops for a neutral-color bag at the top of the season (ahaha! my favourite ones), brown is the resounding shade: while variations of chocolate, tan and taupe shades made their appearances on the runways, warm cognac brown is the hue "du jour" in both timeless and modern shapes, especially at Chloé and Hermès.

3) Croc-effect bags ruled the runways of Hermès, Céline and Chloé. With a luxurious effect, sleek shapes are what truly take this trend into elevated territory whether it's with a modern cross-body silhouette or polished shoulder bag / tote. It's the perfect trend to try if you're looking for a smart and elegant bag that works for both daytime and evening affairs.

4) The mini-bag trend is hardly new, especially at Chanel, but for Fall, it's all about vintage influences, from small structured top-handle styles to compact cross-body bags, opulence is the key, whether it's via seasonal croc or shimmering metallic fabrics. A worthwhile look for both day and night, it's the modern update your after-hours bag collection needs, if your assortment consists mostly of clutches.

5) The saddle bag / crossbody is entirely reclaimed for Fall, including the return of the Dior silhouette. From Chloé to Loewe, the newest versions come with a sophisticated  spirit, featuring clean lines, high-shine hardware and croc-effect fabric.

6) The backpack will help you to relive school days that have come to an end, but in a more sophisticated way with elevated versions of our dependable childhood favourite; and it'll take you from work to play and far beyond this season.

7) The shopping bag is back. After a timid appearance at Fendi S/S 2018 catwalk, this evergreen has been reinterpreted and even used as a clutch at Chanel catwalk.

Now, dear readers, it's up to you to choose the bag trend that is most inspiring for your late-Summer → Fall mood...