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Temperature’s are still chilly up in New York, but my Design Team was on fire! I just got back from a whirlwind couple of days in the Big Apple working on styles and colors for my Fall Collection.
The Judy Crowell Spring Collection launches on April 2nd. Look for periwinkle blues, apple greens and graphite grays to walk the ShopNBC-TV runways that day.
As for Fall, I don’t know what’s more exciting …the styles or the colors. There are some beautiful eggplant purples, golden wheats, chocolate browns and ruby reds on the horizon. Scrumptious! We pulled swatches; cut and pasted detail elements; and, sized up fabrics. You should see some of the amazing new materials being developed due to high tech innovations. The look and feel of leather and suede without the high cost OR the expensive care treatments; the look and feel of wool without the itch; and, the look and feel of fur without any animal elements whatsoever. It’s exciting stuff!
Fashion is often inspired by colors found in nature. Judging by the extraordinary beauty of these gemstones, you can certainly understand why.
And, I don’t mean Capitol Hill… I’m talking about the ski slopes (much more interesting)!
Black and white is still (and is always) popular. New, to me, though (granted, I haven’t been skiing in a couple of years), was the animal print. I must admit, I saw a lot of it in the shops, but the only place I saw it on the slopes was in the lining of a hood..(cute little leopard-action).
Vibrant color is important this year, too. Orange, purple, blues, and reds … and notice the helmets? I’ve never seen as many as I did on this trip. I’m inspired to indulge in one myself. Sexy, on the slopes, is a smart woman wearing a helmet!
