Seasonal Themes from WhoWhatWearDaily.Com

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The future is present on the Spring 2007 runways. While some space-age looks venture into extreme territory-the gold plated-pants at Balenciaga are clearly currently channeling Star Wars' C-P30-it's relatively easy to incorporate this seasonal theme into one's wardrobe. It might be something as simple as picking up Roger Vivier's metallic gold clutch. Bergdorf Goodman already has a waiting list for the $750 accessory, which they project to be the season's "it" bag. Or perhaps you could pick up a pair of Lucite hoops a la Lanvi's runway jewelry look. Large-lens, translucent-framed sunglasses (versions seen at Balenciaga, Dior, Bottega, Givenchy and Stella) are another Jetsons touch that brings to mind Timbuk 3's 1986 hit. To steal from the band, clearly the future's so bright, we gotta wear shades.


Romance is also in the spring air, blowing in via retro feminine shapes and fabrics. Flowers are blooming on prints, hair accessories and shoe embellishments, as well as being actual inspiration points. Thakoon Panichgul told WWD that, "Peonies and their simple complexity," were the major muses of his eponymous collection, while other designers, like Louis Vuitton and Valentino, hit upon the romantic trend through petticoat tiers of silk and chiffon. For a less literal translation of this trend, look for garments that suggest softness-in both color (think muted and dusty pastels) and cut.


We the editors at WhoWhatWearDaily are not the most athletic bunch. Unless, of course, you count threading through a crowd to get to the pinot-grigio for Katherine, noir for Hillary- or whipping through the racks at Sarsaparilla in South Beach. That said, we have no problem with looking active, hence our sighs of satisfaction over the many sporty styles available this spring. Some of our favorite looks include the playful rompers at Stella and sherbet-striped, racer back tops at Proenza. We also covet the clear Chanel tote that would make the most chic gym bag ever. Too bad we don't actually workout...

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