Fabrics are traditional tweeds and essential blacks with flashes of high-octane

Tag : Jacquard Fabric
Here are some lines worth looking into:
Diesel
Its all about contrasts at Diesel with deep indigo jeans andbleached and marbled denim in slim proportions for the 5-pocketsrange. The clothes are in light and heavy materials and come incuts and fits that can be geometric or unstructured and slouchy orfitted.
There has always been something inspiring about contrasts. Thinkof yin and yang, sweet and sour, surf and turf, moon and sun, menand women& when extremes meet, the result is something unexpectedand explosive, says Diesel.
Diesels collection also addresses the moods of the season. Ifyoure feeling poetic, there are soft-muted colors or drapedromantic cuts. For chilly nights, wrap yourself in enveloping coatsand for day, go for rugged work wear. Want to beat the gloom? Gofor Diesels vivid colors and sharp tailoring.
Of course, Diesel is denim and lets not forget that as over 50percent of the collection uses that versatile fabric in differentstyles and treatments.
Diesel stores are located at Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3,Robinsons Place Malate and Shangri-La Plaza Mall.
Escada Sport
The German brand presents deconstructed styles to diverge fromtraditional feminine ensembles and go toward a more downtown andexciting looks.
Escada Sport dictates reinvention with a vibrant mix of coordinateslike a deep orange top layered under an oversized blazer and pairedwith straight pants. Accessories are a beret and a charcoal greyscarf.
Another suggestion: A knitted jacket with semi-detailed prints, ablack vest, bootleg pants and leather gloves. Or add an army greenwindbreaker and pastel scarf to an all-white ensemble.
The essence of deconstruction does not imply ditching old styles but looking at new attitudes and perspectives in the way clothesare mixed and worn, says Escada Sport.
Escada Sport is available at Shangri-La Plaza and Greenbelt 5.
DKNY
Donna Karan New York gives its collection a luxe spin with texturedhand jewel colors, opulent weaves and vintage-inspired blockedpatterns all made modern with a pared-down polish. The silhouetteis super short and super voluminous.
At DKNY, the dress still reigns, all sculpted and puffed. The dressmay come in jacquard, brocade or a charming print and may be toppedwith a long-haired shearling vest, a camel coat, a lacquer redcorduroy trench, a trimmed velvet mini parka or an oversizedcardigan or sweater for a more casual look. The easy knit dress isalso an option.
Menswear is also richly textured and cut narrow on top and easy onthe bottom. Fabrics are traditional tweeds, glenplaids, camels andessential blacks with flashes of high-octane color.
DKNY can be found at Rustans Makati, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Malland 158 Designers Boulevard, Alabang Town Center.
Calvin Klein Jeans
Denim at Calvin Klein Jeans is dark or black for a smooth refinedlook. Womens tops are fitted and lean for a sleek silhouette thatcomes in turtleneck, V-neck and collared blouses.
The colors for the collection form a simple monochromatic paletteconsisting mostly of blacks, browns and whites with touches ofblues and navies. Details tend to be very minimal for this seasonwith occasional prints on collars and cuffs.
An outfit can be finished with a wool scarf, a brown m