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Velvet is the star fabric of autumn

What is it going to take this fall? What will be the trends that you can not miss? Maybe it's something soon to know each and every one of the trends that will make us fall in love, but what we can anticipate is that velvet will once again be one of the star fabrics of the next season. And we say it will come back because it was already seen a lot last year on the fashion shows and street style of some famous, as is the case of Vanessa Lorenzo. Do not take your eyes off this fabric because this time it comes with renewed airs.

Velvet for autumn

Versatile, comfortable, elegant, warm, pleasant to wear and feminine. A few adjectives that can well define velvet, a material that serves us both for day and night, as well as to create simple looks or the most elegant, also providing a delicious game of contrasts for brightness and matte tan characteristic

Velvet as a wardrobe background

If you want to be fashionable next season, we recommend that you do with velvet garments as a wardrobe background, ideal to wear at night, yes, in small doses, you know that the overloaded styling must be avoided. Then bet on black or dark garnet trousers, a traditional black or dark blue jacket or a blazer, a long or short dress in wine and, if you dare, a kimono of flowers embroidered in neutral tones. With these simple pieces you will make hundreds of excellent combinations when mixing with other more basic ones.

How to combine it? How to guess when mixing it with other tissues? The fashion experts say that it combines perfectly with the Texan style and with the gauze. If we choose it in black, we can mix it with other clothes in the same tone that are wool, another material that gives the hand to the cold days. For a sure hit, it complements the velvet with more classic and simple cut garments, such as an American jacket or a pair of dress pants.

The haute couture fashion companies as well as the low cost will bet this autumn for the velvet, highlighting above all the dresses, long, short, thin straps, minimalist style in silver, green or bright yellow, with puff sleeves, with V-neckline.

Extra tips to get the most out of velvet

If you have chosen velvet trousers, you should know that you can bring a lot of volume in this area, so it is advisable to opt for an upright part or straight cut, no baggy clothes, and that vintages basic complements in neutral tones.
If you do not dare to wear this trend or want to go little by little, opt for velvet accessories and accessories: belts, bags, shoes and even earrings. You will get your looks have a point of the most interesting.
For your care, it is best to read the label to see if it can be washed in the washing machine. If so, use a short, cold water program; otherwise, wash it by hand, you will keep your garment intact as the first day. Finally, remember that you should not put it in the dryer or iron, in case of any doubt it is best to take the clothes to the dry cleaner.

As you can see, the star fabric of the 90s returns once again with strength and style.

The low temperatures and the transition season. Find the best way to solve this dilemma with some of these pieces suitable to survive the coolest days

Winter has little left. The low temperatures, except for the central hours of the day, play tricks and how difficult it is to hit with the outerwear. Of course, faced with the dilemma, it is time to invest. Fortunately, male aesthetic currents for this type of pieces little (or nothing) usually vary from year to year. All the more reason to look for that piece that survives the passage of time, that has enough personality to fit any combination -to go to work or not-, as well as to stand up to the rare days that fall brings with it. It is time to dare and go out in search of one that resists stoically to days -climatologically speaking- of crazy people.

Raincoat

To the office in suit? When the coat is too much and going alone with American is insufficient, nothing like betting on a 'trench' as classic as the kiss of Humphrey Bogart in the film 'Casablanca'. It is the perfect top layer - even in its waterproof versions - since its result is sophisticated, suitable for those who like to look like a 'gentleman'. Its silhouette, clean lines, makes it an outer garment able to fit with almost any type of combinations topped, why not, even with shoes.

1. Sandro cotton raincoat (375 euros); 2. Burberry model The Kensington trench coat (c.p.v.); 3. Zara short trench (69.95 euros); 4. Waterproof Original Hunter Hunting model (360 euros); 5. Mango wool gabardine (119.95 euros).

The leather jacket

Nothing like succumbing to the 'biker': a garment as classic as it is timeless. If climate change has shown us something, it is possible to prolong its use until well into the winter. For those who go to their job or any motorcycle appointment ... or not. Having one as a wardrobe background becomes more than a necessity since, due to its material and its pattern, it prevents the corporal heat from escaping and the cold from the outside to penetrate. And yes, it is time to invest in one that converts whoever carries it into a contemporary James Dean.

1. Jacket model Louis Tag by Zadig & Voltaire (1,100 euros); 2. Biker in gray leather Massimo Dutti (249 euros); 3. Biker in brown split of Stradivarius Man (99.95 euros); 4. Perfect Grand Prix model by Marc Jacobs (c.p.v.); 5. Leather jacket by Tommy Hilfiger (379 euros).

The bomber

When it seems that the temperatures are installed in an eternal veroño, nothing like pulling imagination and investing in a jacket 'bomber'. There are plenty of options in the market: from more daring pieces with embroidery and combinations of different colors, up to the classic and monochromatic models, including those whose lines resemble those of a baseball player. Everything goes well within the wide spectrum offered by this type of jacket: from suede or leather designs to those that use silk or canvas as raw material.

1. Garnet suede bomber of Mango (79.99 euros); 2. Calvin Klein's Bomber (209 euros); 3. Ralph Lauren jacket (c.p.v.); 4. Varsity model jacket by Valentino (c.p.v.); 5. Bomber in brown suede Scalpers (249 euros).

The padded jacket

There are those who look for versatile options that combine with almost everything: from a more 'casual' style with a sweatshirt to a more formal one like the one that finds the formula of success through a shirt and a sweater. In the market there are endless options for this category. A warm garment as light-but no less warm-as informal. Its advantages? They maintain body temperature and provide the 'cool' touch you need both on a day-to-day basis and on any Sunday ... on the field.

1. Sandro camouflage print jacket (235 euros); 2. Lightweight quilted jacket from Zara (49.95 euros); 3. Padded jacket by Massimo Dutti (79.95 euros); 4. Padded anorak with contrast panels by Mango (69.99 euros); 5. Feathers Double Front by Fay (750 euros).

The denim jacket

It is another of the essential garments for the transition season. As soon as he fits with a flannel shirt as with a collared shirt to the box. It can become the perfect finish to a style composed of several layers. In fact, and as has been the case for several seasons, there are different options on the market covered with sheepskins. An option that invites you to extend its use until, why not, well into the winter. Step to denim.

1. Acne Studios denim jacket, available at Mrporter.com (340 euros); 2. Denim jacket with medium washing of Mango (39.99 euros); 3. Esprit sheepskin leather jacket (69.99 euros); 4. Stradivarius Man denim jacket (29.95 euros); 5. Base Brut denim jacket from Zadig & Voltaire (265 euros).

Hello girls, whenever we go on a trip to the beach, when they invite us to a pool or even when we are on hot ground, the first thing we do is look for a good bathing dress, this one that makes us look slender, beautiful and much more beautiful ; This is the dilemma of many of us since we must know which is the right for each body, but remember that not only should you look good in a bathing suit, but also prepare the skin and body to look spectacular with it.

A few years ago the bathing suit was one piece and not only because the body should wear it, but because it was an obligation for that time, the women who wore the two-piece swimsuit branded them as daring. However, at present, women wear the bathing suit not only to show their body but to feel good wearing it, now what we should do with our body to look and look beautiful with a bathing suit is:

Since your skin will be exposed to the sun you should hydrate it often, moisturizing products in all its versions, provide the cells with the water they need to function, and provide a barrier effect that prevents water evaporation from the epidermis . You just have to spend a little time each day and night so that the skin stays moist.
You have to re-apply the sunscreen after leaving the water, after drying with a towel or two hours after the last application, so you will not affect and expose your skin to sun cancer.
Like all cosmetic products, photo protectors lose effectiveness over time.
Do not forget that you should shave before wearing an excellent dress, you can do the old fashioned with a blade or razor, although there are some women who like waxing because it lasts much longer, you must do it from a week to three days before leaving on vacation is convenient; However, in order to be effective, it is necessary to wait until the hairs have a length of 4 to 5 millimeters; So no matter how you shave you remember that it is best to see a smooth, fresh and toned skin.
Before starting to expose the skin to the sun, there is no better option than to exfoliate it to remove dead cells from it and recover its vitality. While exfoliation is recommended as a basic pre-step, it should not be done immediately after depilation , and you have to wait at least two days. Likewise, when you are going to be exposed to the sun daily it is convenient to do it at least three days before.

If you want to disguise the bottom part, the right swimsuit would be:

The colors that you should use in the lower part should be dark avoid the prints, the bright tones and the ruffles. It prefers short type models, or those that have wide strips on the sides. If they sink in your hip, it will be more pronounced and will make you see more caderona and that is what we want least in our body.

If you want to increase the top part, the right swimsuit would be:

You will have to resort to the printed, the bright tones and the ruffled ones for the top part, because they will help you to highlight it, diverting the attention of the zone that you want to disguise.

If you want to look thinner or disguise your abdomen the right bath dress would be:

For corpulent women should use a whole bathing suit or one piece, because it stylizes the body much more. If you want to disguise the abdomen, today you find models equipped with belts in that area.
Avoid flashy prints and prefer solid colors, which should not necessarily be dark, such as black or navy blue, but rather opaque. If you like stripes, prefer vertical ones, which will make you look thinner.

Do not forget that regardless of the swimsuit you want to use, you should feel good about yourself, self-esteem is paramount so that other people see you beautiful.

In many occasions we let ourselves be carried by a frame of pretty sunglasses without regard to other conditions and without measuring the impact that these can generate in the future, because most likely do not meet the conditions of sun glasses and we thinking yes or using them as if they were, leaving aside the true protection that should be in the eyes of the sun.

Remember that solar radiation is now stronger and direct, causing irreparable damage, the importance of protecting our body from them, the face, neck, lips, hands and of course the eyes.

The lenses according to the experts are classified into several categories ranging from 0 to 4 being 0 the lightest and 4 the darkest. This is the classification given to the sunscreen according to its intensity regardless of color. Here I leave this table that best explains the classification and for what case applies each of them.

LENSES CATEGORY 0 Here we find all sun glasses whose lenses are not colorless or have a slight color.
LENSES CATEGORY 1 In this classification we find those lenses whose color is very soft so soft that they can be used in any scenario but they are not suitable to mitigate the solar radiation.
LENS CATEGORY 2 Its shade is a bit darker, ideal for use outside the home and with medium lighting.
LENSES CATEGORY 3 In most optics this category is usually offered because they are very suitable for mitigating the solar impact, they adequately protect the eyes and are comfortable in sun exposure.
LENSES CATEGORY 4 They are very dark tones with lenses ideal for places that have too much light, that are very exposed to solar radiation, its disadvantage is that being so dark is not advisable to handle or read with them.

It is valid to bring to the subject the lenses that we know as transition that darken in clarity, in places where there is greater sun exposure and darken indoors, normally these lenses handle two categories one for when they are clear and another for when they get dark: 0-3 and 2-4. These are ideal because they adapt to the event, being ideal for any case offering excellent protection to solar radiation.

Remember that we can find them in different shades or colors, the important thing is that they effectively offer protection against Uv rays, which meets the minimum standards established and that adapt to your style and daily work.

If for many cities autumn is synonymous with shelter, for Alicante means confusion. A season of contrasts where one does not know how the day will come: boots, sandals, umbrellas? Let's see what some influencers of the terreta think!

Autumn is a time of transition. For some, the prelude of winter and for others the prolongation of summer. In many places it means starting to take the outerwear out of the cupboards, and in many others, such as Alicante, the mild (or even warm) temperatures, the rains and the abrupt and sudden changes that make the day-to-day task of the "What do I wear?" Becomes a real odyssey.

For our city, in addition to madness or confusion, autumn is still synonymous with tourism. The average annual temperature of Alicante is around 18ºC and in autumn it is usually above 20ºC, which explains why the terraces of bars, cafes and restaurants continue to be overflowing.

Even the temperature of the water on the beaches of Alicante is still pleasant at this time (between 15 and 20ºC), so it is not uncommon to find bathers in the middle of October or November enjoying the sea. And is that so, who would not like to visit us?

Alicante lives this station in a special and different way; the doors of summer are ajar, giving way to a summer-autumnal panorama very curious in terms of fashion.

If you notice, on a single day in autumn it is easy to spot flip flops, high boots, winter shoes and even the famous sandals with socks (which keep warm but keep you cool). Also, you can see short, long sleeves, denim jackets, jackets, scarves, bermudas, skirts with or without stockings ... and a long list of styles because it is not easy to get dressed every morning with this time!

As we are aware of this, we have asked six influencers from Alicante, guys and girls whose looks stand out and are inspiration for many in social networks, to guide us in the trends of this season to inform us of what is being worn and to present us an outfit suitable for dressing in Alicante this fall.

They are Isamá Minayo, Aarón Fernández, Tania Agulló, Andrés Suárez, Elena Brotons and Victoria Maldonado; Six totally different styles but full of strength and personality.

Influencers Fashion Trends

Isamá Minayo, @cuelateenmivestidor (21.2K)

«I'm passionate about the world of fashion, that's why I decided to open a blog where to inspire with my outfits and share my world and concerns related to fashion, beauty and lifestyle»

Alicante autumn is special, while we see how in the rest of Spain they begin to wear cloth coats, we can go light clothes. So I'm going to propose a simple and easy to copy look to go to fashion this fall.

This season will take the British trend, do you know what it is? The British style has become a great fashion trend where paintings and tartan prints predominate. It is a good option for a good casual look or even a night event because it allows us many possibilities. It combines some clothes of the masculine fashion like the blazer or the plaid shirt and it is a style with a formal touch but adapted to daily looks.

That's why I've chosen this comfortable shirt dress with the characteristic British pattern. It can be worn loose or you can add a black or red sash, it will take a lot this season! I have combined it with black accessories, but you can add a touch of red to your outfit, which will undoubtedly be the color we will see the most this fall. My allies for day to day, as you can see, are high-heeled booties, a mini leather shoulder bag and some maxi glasses, which ones are yours?

Aarón Fernández, @aaronfernandezmoda (+ 65K)

"Being true to your own style, adapting to trends, has never been so easy. Being in constant movement, fighting and working for what you want makes you learn from everything that surrounds you, and that is transmitted in my looks »

For this new fall season, in which many of us do not know what to wear for the constant change of time, I wanted to recreate a look of military style, king of the trends during this time, but in a chic key and with a marked streetstyle character. An elegant and comfortable outfit, adapted to my day-to-day style, but which you can combine with a blazer for a bit cool nights.

This totallook stands out thanks to the risky combination of prints on the garments, and also as extra tips, I can tell you that they wear shirts with big collars, wide stripes, tropical prints, oversize shapes and other overlays with sweatshirts, et cetera.

Finally, to get to make the absolute difference, we must use stylish accessories such as metal watches, stepped necklaces and rings or stamps in all possible ways, as they are the latest fashion craze, belts with fanny packs that come back with strength in endless proposals, sunglasses with mirror effect, which bring a halo of glamor to the look, sophisticated slippers or leather loafers or some even with hair, and so on. All this always in breakthrough colors, without being afraid to risk and without thinking about what they will say.

Tania Agulló, @trendyinlove (26.6 K)

«'Casual', this is the word that defines me the most. I love clothes that are easy to wear on a daily basis, without forgetting that "trendy" or trendy touch. I love the looks lady on special occasions and the rock touch in more relaxed looks »

For a couple of months now, we've been seeing brushstrokes of trends in magazines and fashion websites and, like every year, we have a lot to choose from.

They come stomping the garments with pearls as detail, the velvet, the long kimonos, the already mythical Vichy painting? but certainly if there are two trends that have won me, are the maxi boots in satin and the floral print. Doing with a shoe like this this fall will help you transform any basic garment into a different and current outfit. Combine is a super fun game, and in the end, fashion is for it, right?

Andrés Suárez, @myfashionworldandres (90 K)

«Without a doubt, dedication is what I value most to achieve all my goals»

Seen the seen and with this warm weather, I prefer the oriental trend for this autumnal look. For this I have chosen the technique of matching clothes and accessories in harmony, in order to show you my daring and versatility. Here I explain my outfit, perfect for those who consider fashion as a game as a way of life.

Asian style sandals with very casual beige chinos, denim kimono and shirt with floral print very from this collection. In addition, I chose a bag and a matching belt with striking colors that bring strength and character to this look.

Nor could miss a super glasses of brown and a fantastic watch in copper tones that accompany and complement my outfit.

As a final culmination, my favorite bracelet, which, simply and plainly, brings the class with which I define myself and I bet for this season.

Elena Brotóns, @elenabrotons (72.5K)

«I am a very practical person and that moved him to my way of dressing. I do not like complicated garments, I always combine basic pieces with something different that brings a different touch »

I have chosen this look considering that in Alicante, during the autumn, it makes a perfect temperature, because it allows you to combine pieces that you have used during spring / summer with slightly more warm clothes.

In this case, I have chosen some basic jeans that I think we should all have in our closet (since they take us out of any hurry). These, in particular, have some broken and a small message, so it gives a more casual touch to the look.

I have chosen a top in a satin red color, which I think is ideal for this time of year, since we are not so dark and favors any skin tone. As a "coat", I have chosen this fine new season trench coat, which is very trendy and I think that is what really gives the look different from the look. As for the accessories, I opted for a pair of heeled shoes in pointed and velvet, combining two trends that are going to take a lot this fall / winter.

On the other hand, I have chosen a bag with a floral pattern in black and pink tones, perfect for both day and night. And finally, cat-eye sunglasses, which give a vintage look to the look.

Victoria Maldonado, @ espana.america (26.6K)

«I love fashion, know the trends of each season and what can be found in each store. I visit my favorite blogs daily and I never tire of looking, reading and learning things »

The plaid print is a trend that came stomping in the spring and we will continue to see it this fall and probably all winter. Personally, I like it a lot, for this reason I decided to make a look with this gray checkered skirt; that if you look, is the garment that stands out from my outfit. This skirt can be combined with a lot of styles of blouses, because the neutrality of its colors goes very well with everything. I have combined it with this white tie and long sleeve blouse, with the aim of highlighting the print of the skirt.

I have also chosen the blouse of ties, because this season will be long and we can see them in different designs and colors.

To complement the look I wear a beautiful handbag in the shape of a box with silver details, and these black stilettos with a bracelet, which by its heel makes the legs much taller and thinner.

Another trend for this fall is the big earrings, and my favorites are what they are shaped like a hoop; so to add a touch of chic to the set I have incorporated these beautiful hoop earrings in gold.

I hope you like this look lady as much as me!

On November 29 in Shanghai the Angels will wear looks created by Balmain and the next day a capsule collection will be launched, conceived between both brands

Seeing a Balmain parade and attending a Victoria's Secret show is not as different as it might seem. In agreement: the shows of the lingerie firm have much less clothing and much more carnal poetry than those of the French brand, but sensuality, sexuality and flashes parade through the catwalks of both brands with the same tranquility. This hypersexualized and brilliant spirit is represented in both cases by its models, because Olivier Rousteing's army is full of Victoria's Secret Angels. So much so, that comparing the backstage of the two signatures - obviating pink satin gowns and mammoth wings - could be strangely similar.

But this unresolved sexual tension, this romance never materialized between Victoria's Secret and Balmain, will unfold its wings on November 29 at the VS parade in Shanghai, where the tops will wear looks created by Balmain for the parade. The real novelty and surprise is that the next day of the show will be launched a capsule collection conceived between both brands. This awaited romance already has a teaser-like video in which we can see, in a supposedly fuzzy and fleeting way, various models walk with looks that exhume that Balmain spirit on all four sides. A sort of audiovisual advancement that could well look like an Instagram video by Balmain or the making of a video clip by Taylor Swift.

This is the first time that Victoria's Secret has teamed up with a firm not only to create looks for the fashion show, but to give shape to a joint collection to be launched for sale. Taking into account the black and white aesthetic and the messages that are read in the image with which this collaboration has been announced, it is clear that punk will be one of the sources of inspiration that Olivier Rousteing will drink.

The truth is that Olivier goes from capsule to capsule - and we are not talking about Nespresso coffee - in his eagerness to gain the support of millennials, a generation that belongs to him and that in turn is bringing different fashion firms head-on. But Olivier feels like a fish in the water between them. His love for selfies, for those who do not hesitate to put chicks without shame, his overwhelming egocentrism and his handling of social networks have made a brand that sells oversize shirts with broken shoulders for 644 euros is one of the favorite of a generation that watches with special care the price of the garments.

She has just launched a capsule collection together with L'Oréal Paris consisting of 12 lipsticks created for different complexions with which she claims to fight for female empowerment. Models like Lara Stone, Doutzen Kroes, Soo Joo Park, Ming Xi, Valentina Sampaio or Maria Borges are some of those who announce the brand's matte lipsticks, and they do it in an ad that looks like a clip in which Victoria's Secret Angels they wear designs by Balmain while they put on lollipops -as Rousteing knows so well- that have previously been carved by L'Oréal. Olivier knows how to raise the bet, without a doubt.

Another objective is that all women can have a piece of Balmain in his closet, or rather, in his dresser. This metonymy of luxury is common in large firms, and Balmain has finally dared to join this current going a step further by allying with a beauty brand whose prices are really affordable.

Because Rousteing wants us to have something of Balmain, however much a tiny percentage of us can afford a biker of more than 10,000 euros. This was demonstrated by collaborating with NikeLab and H & M. "Fashion is really elitist. I think it has to start opening its doors a little to the people on foot, "he confessed to Vanity Fair France.

But Olivier Rousteing does not want to be present only in our underwear drawer, in our vanity case and in our closet. He has also created headphones with Beats by Dr. Dre, and the one in charge of promoting them has been none other than the millennial icon par excellence, Kylie Jenner. And in the Rousteing universe there are not only Victoria's Secret tops and pop divas, but the entire Kardashian clan.

In short, the creative director of Balmain wants luxury to be accessible to all. It depends on us if we want to taste it at the touch of lingerie, music, dresses or lipstick, because if we want, there is Balmain for everyone.

Innovative and independent brands are committed to using sustainable materials, working with local producers or being for all sizes

Everything is politics. Buy a bra too. Any fashion decision implies a look at the world. In the era of T-shirts with feminist messages and the urgency of diversity and sustainability, female lingerie raises its voice. It is a voice that speaks in private and in a low voice, but speaks. And it says the clear things.

In recent years, women's lingerie brands have emerged that are independent and have a mission. It can be betting on sustainable materials, by local producers or for all sizes. Nobody yawn: this lingerie is not boring and is willing to redefine that slippery so-called sexy. The new sexy does not go through the backstage of Victoria's Secret, by forced postures or by the impossible to put on and take off but by showing different women with a safe attitude dressed in clothes that are beautiful and comfortable. It was possible to do intimate fashion like that. Hallelujah.

If we want our shirts to be modern and as respectful as possible with the environment, why do we keep on wearing as we do one (or several) decades ago? Much of today's lingerie continues to use the same codes (that spicy lace) of years ago.

The pushups, Olympic force hoops and lethal thongs give way to garments made with other patterns, laser cut and designed by women for women. The good news is that all this is sexy because it is comfortable, flattering and speaks the language of your time. It is not just an aesthetic issue: we demand a lot from our outer clothing. To the interior, poor man, we asked him very little. Fair.

This current is universal, but has focuses in France, England and the United States. French lingerie brands are bent on revising the definition of sexy clothes. Henriette H has a proposal of white clothing stitched and embroidered in France with which she intends to dress moments of intimacy. The brand founded by Sarah Stagliano has joined the illustrator or illustrator, (its identity is unknown) Petites Luxures, so French, so fashionable and so erotic; Together or together they have designed a limited edition of their flagship products: white hand-embroidered panties called Jeu de mains.

This that our grandmothers already wore turns out to be a transgressor in the hands of the French. Stagliano is not ambiguous, she sells clothes "for love". With his brand "I wanted to imagine a line of timeless and unique pieces without falling into the black lace lingerie and hairnet." It has not fallen.

This product, the white panty, is also the center of Breakfast Club, another gala brand that is manufactured locally with bio cotton. The white cotton underwear could be sexy. Especially if the people who wear it are. Dessau proposes ant cliché and different underwear for every moment of the day. Hopefully: it would mean that we have time to go home five times a day.

Miss Crofton subverts the idea of transparency and turns it into something fresh and unusual. This is similar to what Pan and The Dream does, which focuses on stockings and socks, designing socks made of tulle. It turns an accessory that has everything to be outdated and converts it, Instagram through, into a desirable accessory. Brands like these nail the insolent and disheveled sexy. These Frenchmen always giving lessons.

In England, intimate apparel brands have also emerged in recent years that avoid Asian suppliers and design garments that favor and make all bodies feel good. Feel good What a small detail. The London firm Lara says that 85% of women wear the wrong bra size and that 95% feel frustrated when they go out to buy them. We find the figures low.

In Lara they blame this for the relocation and loss of control over the product. This firm, which, like all of them appear here, is led by women. Nobody like them, us, to lead this current that has all the aspect of a movement. Scott Goodson, one of the apostles of branding with purpose affirms that "to exist in this world it is necessary that brands represent something and defend it". The future of fashion also happens to have a mission. We will not underestimate the power of a bra or culotte.

American brands are positioned more directly. Brands such as Jonesy, Pansy or Negative Underwear seek transparency in their processes, sell online to avoid intermediaries and design basic and minimal underwear that everyone of all sizes, seen the photos, seems to feel good; again the expression appears. In Spain there are projects like The Nude Label, which embraces this trend.

This Valencian brand sells, according to Ana Alemany, one of its founders, "underwear for women, of all ages, who think that their body is beautiful enough and that it is not necessary to correct it with uncomfortable hoops and fillings". Almost nothing. When asked if we are facing a new era in underwear Alemany is clear: "we are living a very strong wave of feminism, in which the canons of beauty are being questioned and emphasis is placed on acceptance and self-esteem" . Your brand works in that direction.

Where it is well appreciated the revolution that underwear lives is in, alert taboo, clothing brands for days with menstruation. He has read well. There are enough brands working in this direction to consider it a trend in the making. The best known, within the extreme niche in which it moves, is Thinx. This American firm sells organic cotton clothing to rule-test. That is your pitch. They are made with a complex technology so that they are more than hygienic and it does not seem that their owners wear diapers.

Thinx is seen as part of a movement that approaches a silenced subject with naturalness and a lot of humor. Its CEO, Maria Molland Selby, recognizes that behind its brand there is a political positioning. She declares to Vanity Fair Spain that "they are not afraid to make bold statements when it comes to issues related to reproductive health. Everyone has the right to know what happens in their body and we are not afraid to lead that discussion. " It is not the only brand that does it, but it is the one that stands for this trend that is here to stay. Cute Fruits Underwear also sells products for the same purpose and transfers part of its benefits to Planned Parenthood. These are brands with a mission.

Massive fashion also points to this new way of understanding underwear. Uniqlo was a pioneer a decade ago with her seamless underwear. Their variety of colors and the comfort of design are the envy of many brands that try, with more or less success, to copy. Whoever tries something like this cannot go back. Arket, the new brand of H & M also has its line of scandinavianly austere underwear.

Maybe we are facing a revolution, like so many revolutions today, it is not possible without Instagram. This social network serves both to make crazy ice creams fashionable and to celebrate the diversity of sizes and skins. Also for brands to tell themselves and launch their own message.

Mighty Good Undie is part of this new generation; is a subscription service for underwear for women and men. Her granny undies, (grandma's panties) have become popular. In his Instagram account, very stylized as all of these brands, there is talk of sustainable cotton and working conditions in Asian factories in which, of course, the brand does not produce. The new sexy is written by women; It is soft and conscious. And it does not sting.

On paper it's boring. Everything changes when it comes down, put both arms by the sleeves, is placed on the shoulders and begins to walk with him. Then, the garment takes off

Max Mara's coat 101801, his emblematic piece, was conceived to be dressed, not kept or told and not even look, even if an exhibition has been dedicated to him and although we are writing these lines. Exactly like the rest of the clothing of this firm of Reggio Emilia, a small town near Milan that preserves the essence of Northern Italy. In that zone the clothes must show authority, although this is not enough to turn a garment into a totem. The X factor is missing. Let's find it.

Max Mara, was founded by Achille Maramotti in 1951. This man knew after the Second World War something that many ignored: the potential of the middle class, which then existed and was a powerful social force. He decided to make clothes for the women of the doctors, academics and living forces of the northern society. Over time, women stopped being consorts and they were the doctors, academics and living forces and bought their own clothes. Maramotti chose, to put it easy, for the ready-to-wear compared to the custom-made clothes. He did it the way things are done in those lands: with good raw materials, a serious industrial fabric and the desire to stay. Thus, she managed to carve out an important space in the wardrobe of women who worked and who wanted stylish and quality clothes to trust. So far we see an interesting story, but we still do not see that factor X. Patience: it's about to arrive.

The coats soon became the pillar of the brand. They were clothes that did not go out of style and that they sheltered; In a cold land this was important. They were not only functional: a coat was a declaration of intentions, something that was easily distinguished by the street. Mr. Achille united French designs (the touch of fashion) to Italian sewing techniques. Max Mara moved with ease designing coats until in 1981 Anne-Marie Beretta, designed for the brand 101801.

At first I did not have the look (or the will) to go down in history. It seemed another good coat, but Beretta had designed a unique garment. Attention: here the myth begins to take shape. It was, it is, a coat made in a mixture of cashmere and camel wool with double buttons, lapels and belt. It has several peculiarities: the most evident are the kimono sleeves and an oversize pattern, something slightly eighties. In addition, the coat hides a trick: measures 1.20, a measure chosen to sit well with women of all heights. There is still more: if we get closer we will see the 'puntino', a seam that borders the coat, as well as ivory buttons sewn with elastic thread. In its lining it has sewn a label with the history of the coat. This garment hides more than it counts. Although it seems conservative this coat is a rogue.

The 101801 had no inspiration behind, just a pattern. No one said at Max Mara's headquarters: "let's create an icon". What happened for this so cerebral garment to enter the books of History of Fashion? Something interesting: began to sell a lot. It is one of those rare examples in the industry where commercial success builds the totem. It was not a Hollywood star nor an emotional story linked to a member of the Maramotti family. People threw it. That, and an astute design, is its X factor.

Today, almost 40 years later, when someone says "Max Mara's coat" everyone knows that it refers to this garment. There are other important models, such as the Manuela, with a belt, or the Rialto with a hood. However, it is this, which does not seem the easiest, the most coveted. It has been interpreted by artists such as Thais Caballero, Miwa Yanagi or François Bethoud; nor William Wegman could resist to wear a Weimar Braco with the coat. All of them (and the coats) are the protagonists of the exhibition Coats!, which was set up in 2001 to mark the 60th anniversary of the brand and, since then, it has been traveling all over the world. This November, its new edition opens in Seoul.

The coat 101801 has remained unchanged since 1981. It continues demanding 240 cms of fabric, 73 operations and 168 minutes of work. In 2016, as an exception and for the first time, a limited edition was designed with some variants, minimal, on the original model. The brand has worked hard to separate it from the idea of a classic coat for European ladies and to unite it to young women of various ages. It is an intergenerational and universal garment. It continues to be sold in the Max Mara boutiques around the world. They have taken him from Sofia Coppola to Cate Blanchett through Cindy Lauper, (whose music was a hit when this garment was designed) or his neighbor. All of them one day they picked it up from a hanger and put it on because they were cold or wanted to feel embraced by the wool. They, along with many thousands of other women, did not know they were contributing to the myth.

The tandem formed by Alvarno, the young designer Leandro Cano and the 'influencer' and designer María Bernad share them with 'Vanity Fair'

They, fashion designers and experts, deal with suppliers, signatures and craftsmen day by day so, most likely, they know better than anyone the secrets that the fashion industry conceals. They have access to exclusive garments, unique pieces made by hand and, their knowledge makes them develop an infallible nose when it comes to knowing what will last forever (or at least a whole season) in your wardrobe. Four of them share with us that information that only experience gives.

CLASSICISM OF AVANT-GARDE

Born in 1984 in a small town in Jaén, Leandro Cano studied fashion design in Seville and after passing through independent catwalks, he landed at the EGO de Cibeles, the platform dedicated to young talents, in 2012. He won the Designers for Tomorrow award It allowed him a scholarship that had the advice of Marc Jacobs to produce his new collection. International recognition came, and his career was gaining strength. Artists such as Lady Gaga and actress María León have taken their designs; and this year he has been chosen winner of Vogue's Who's On Next. The icing on a cake that has been simmering since that parade in the EGO. Her style is an enhancer of femininity and her work is characterized by having expert hands in producing unique pieces. One of these artisans is precisely one of her recommendations to take note of: "Nati Rodríguez and her brand of Kabuki accessories".

Leandro Cano tells Vanity Fair what garment is not missing in his closet this (or any autumn) and this is a traditional loden. "This Austrian coat goes well in any color although I, personally, keep the green tone." And finally, an address where we could meet the young designer would be the new Commercial Café, in the Glorieta de Bilbao in Madrid. Historic establishment recently renovated maintaining the essence of the old cafe.

THE MOST MODERN VINTAGE

María Bernad is an expert in combining styles, decades and feminine and masculine garments. It has a special sense of smell to rescue accessories and clothing from the 80s and integrate them with expertise in any look. And all that talent develops in his profession as a stylist, designer and influencer. His Instagram account has 174,000 followers, he has done campaigns for brands such as Malababa and a few months ago he created his own (together with a partner) of vintage clothing and accessories: Les Fleurs. In it you will find pieces from all periods, from the 60s to the 90s, and some decorative items. With a resume like this behind her back, she does not disappoint when she talks about her favorite garment or accessory: "I love scarves, they are one of my favorite accessories when it comes to combining and, above all, making different looks. For me, when choosing a handkerchief, it is very important to knit and print it. I love Chanel or Loewe vintage. Above all, I appreciate when these are silk, the fall of the fabric is totally different from the others. These vintage handkerchiefs can be found on platforms such as Vestiaire Collective or The Real Real. "

As for the autumn garment, Bernad has it clear. If there is something that never fails is "my oversize long coat with shoulder pads, in camel color. It is always a success. And the place where the Spanish influencer and designer finds peace and inspiration is La Fugitiva "a café / bookshop in Madrid where I love to escape to read or to discover art books and spend the afternoon having a coffee in winter. In addition, it is close to the Reina Sofía Museum, which you can visit on the same day. It is a very special place."

THE FRENCH ALLURE MORE CASTIZO

Alvarno landed in Madrid in September 2010, when they presented their first collection at the Palacio de Fernán Núñez. Arnaud Maillard and Álvaro Castejón coincided in the Lagerfeld workshops in Paris. While the former continued to work for the Kaiser for 15 more years, Castejon went to Fendi. In 2007 Maillard opened Le Fabourg in Madrid, the vintage store that treasured true high fashion treasures from other decades in Chueca. In Madrid they met again and decided to found Alvarno, a brand that from that first collection was the air of Parisian elegance and allure adapted to the Spanish woman who so needed our fashion. The revolution. From 2013 to 2016 they combined their work in the brand with the creative direction of Azzaro and were the winners for two consecutive years of the L'Oreal Award for the Best Collection. His good taste is indisputable so the garment that for them is a symbol of elegance is a valuable knowledge: "In our closet never lack an impeccable white shirt. A must-have for both men and women. " His creations have a lot of well-tended fabrics and craft applications, of details in short. And what accessory firms are among the Alvarno's favorites? A relevant fact if the style of Castejón-Maillard is your reference, notes: "We are very fans of Inés Sainz. A Spanish jewelry designer working between Madrid and Bogotá. He has an overwhelming personality and his creations are inspired by nature. Flowers, leaves and abstract forms inlaid with rough emeralds, pearls ... It manages to give its pieces a rustic and exquisite finish at the same time. "

In their continuous trips to Paris, where they lived for many years, the Alvarno treasured countless addresses, but when asked for one, the designers warn that the visit to the city of light should be imminent: " Whenever we go to Paris there is a must see place. Colette who has just announced that she will close after 20 years, so we'll have to go and say goodbye soon! Arnaud was on the day of the opening and remembers that they were still cleaning the store. At that time you could not imagine what it has become. A pioneer in the multi-brand concept, you are always surprised by the selection, the shop windows, the special collaborations ... a visual and aesthetic pleasure that will remain in our memory. "

With all these data, you have no excuse to have the infallible autumn wardrobe and frequent the place to be of designers and influencers.

Underwear or swimsuit? The doubt is part of a new proposal that invites to use pieces of lingerie to swim

The swimsuit is one of the most reinvented garments in the history of fashion. It went through various stages in accordance with the social parameters of women's clothing, the six-piece swimsuit worn by women in the nineteenth century to the bikini revolution of the 60s, then the trikini of the 2000s and the proposals current that are a reflection of the climate of the time: functional, light and comfortable pieces that allow to make the transition from day to night.

In this category, the new trend of swimwear design that the trendsetters baptized as swimgerie, a word that comes from the combination between swim (swim) and lingerie (lingerie) is inscribed. It is lingerie suitable for swimming.

Confusion is part of the proposal: is it underwear or swimsuit? These are pieces that seem taken from our drawer of intimate clothing, but are suitable for a day of beach and sun. They have a minimalist and classic design, the seams are almost non-existent or stand out, and the color palette embraces the neutral ones, such as green plush, cement, blue and cream.

Within this trend do not take place the applications, the flown, the prints or the extravagant designs. The full suits show suggestive low backs and comfortably cover the front. The sets of two pieces incorporate practical soutiens and bombachas to face a day full of activities and movement, without even referring to the sporting spirit.

The proposal is not limited to a design aesthetic but is accompanied by a mode of use. The idea is that swimwear be a complement to day clothes, always looking ready to go from a pool party to a dinner: overlaying a jean and a jacket over the one-piece swimsuit completes the transition of the outfit. Adding a light tunic or a high-waisted skirt with a half-buttoned shirt to the bikini also achieves the effect.

These ideas began to be exhibited last June, during the North American summer, when Kendall and Kylie Jenner (the youngest of the Kardashian clan) presented a bathing line for the Revolve brand, inspired by the swimwear trend. Then, the sisters affirmed that they started with the aesthetics of the bathing suits of the 80s that their mother used, a perfect mixture between the sensuality of the underwear and the practicality of the bathing clothes.

There are national firms that already echo this proposal, such as Piccola Basics, Vandals, Deleon, Vírgenes de BA and Elle van Tok that innovate in their 18th summer. And it adds up, since in pool-type events this trend stands out and solves the wardrobe in a practical and current way, without having to change the whole completely.

The first modern women's swimsuit dates back to 1920. It was a piece of wool with a broad neckline and the lower part covered half of the thighs. This garment, wet, weighed more than three kilos, and it was a visual revolution at that time. Almost 100 years later, fashion followed the social changes and managed to respond to the new profiles that women assume and takes into account that freedom and simplification are an essential part of their behavior, a gesture to celebrate.

The heels are one of the perfect accessories to show a sexy and very feminine look. A woman with her heels feels confident, strong and beautiful. They are the perfect shoes to combine with your best outfits!

You can wear stiletto shoes, midi heels, wedges ... and thanks to them you will get a more stylized and seductive figure. If you are someone who likes to wear heels but you do not know how to put up with them, do not worry! We tell you the best tips to put up with your endless high heels all day long. It looks long and pretty legs!

HOW TO WEAR HEELS ALL DAY AND DO NOT DIE IN THE ATTEMPT?

You can wear the most impressive heels without damaging your feet. Say goodbye to discomfort and climb to the heights. We tell you how:

1. USE PILLOWS OR HALF TEMPLATES

The most important thing is that you try to pad your feet. To do this, put on the shoe on the top of the sole of the foot, a pad that cushions your feet, so you keep the step soft and safe. You will see how you feel the difference!

2. USES HEEL SHOES WITH PLATFORM AT FRONT PART

If you want to gain height and use some heels for hours, it is best to opt for those who have a light platform on the top of the shoe. In this way you will get your footprint more comfortable and safe and you will notice the heights less.

3. APPLY SPRAYS ANTIFRICTION

If you are one of those who has chafing every time you put on some new heeled shoes, your solution is in antifriction sprays. Apply it in areas such as the heel or the toe and watch as you create an invisible protective film on the skin, producing an average effect that prevents friction. Test it!

4. DO NOT BUY YOUR BIGGER OR SMALLER SHOES

Maybe you have become infatuated with the sales of shoes that you have been looking for all year but now have an irresistible price. You do with them, but you realize that it is a number more or less than yours. Do not buy them! If you buy a number that is not yours you will notice how your feet slide or even feel pressure on your fingers, causing unpleasant pain. Avoid blisters or wounds and select your exact number.

5. ALWAYS WEAR ONE REPLACEMENT FLAT SHOES

If you know you can not stand it much, take some ballerinas or flat sandals in your bag. It is the best option to change shoes when your feet have surrendered. You'll also be cute with a flat shoe!

Follow our little tips and heels every day. Keep our secrets!

Okay, we are fanatics of high-heeled shoes, but sometimes, we also like to be comfortable. We always fall into the false belief that flat shoes are not fixed or make our look not look so feminine, but the reality is that it is a real mistake. You can go perfect with flat laced shoes! The Oxford shoes are a must of the winter, which combine perfectly with any look. It does not matter if lights skirt or pants, laced shoes feel great to any style. Wear comfortable and very glam shoes!

HOW TO COMBINE THE LACE SHOES?

Laced shoes can be combined with any look. It is polyvalent footwear and feels great with dresses, skirts, trousers or jeans. If you want to give an English look to your style, show them with a board skirt and a maxi sweater; if you prefer to show a more classic touch, combine them with a pair of trousers and a blazer; If, on the other hand, you want to give it a youthful and carefree touch, bet on some jeans and a crop top with your lace-up shoes. Reinvent your style!

THE ALTERNATIVE: SHOES WITH ABOTINATED CORDS AND HEEL

We still have not convinced you to get off the heels? Well, we have a super flattering alternative. You can show your classic lace shoe model, but wearing heels. This option will allow you to give a more formal touch to your shoes and you can wear it with more arranged garments for a working girl look or a more festive look. Also, you can get the lower version in the shape of a sandal. They are super original and feminine!

Finally, you can also increase a few centimeters with laced shoes with platform, they are called Blücher. They are flat loafers with platform at the same height and a masculine touch. This model has become a must in any shoe collection in recent years. They are very chic and elegant, in recent seasons luxury brands have introduced them in their collections.

What shoe do you stay with? Whatever the version that best suits your style, change the way you step on it and show a masculine touch in your shoes. Feel comfortable and to the last. Laced shoes are trend, so change your style and introduce this British touch in your looks this winter. Surprise with a classic shoe that is reinvented every year and very practical. Laced shoes are not just for men!

Not only the clothes must change with each season or maintain a certain order but it is really important to have quality shoes, fresh, beautiful and that combine with all kinds of outfits, in addition to being comfortable, elegant or casual, according to the use that will be given to them. Here are 10 shoes must have that you should not stop having in your closet if you want to be fashionable and follow trends. From nice summer footwear to shoes with different touches, none of them can be missing to achieve the best styling.

Party heels

The high-heeled shoes, whether in classic tones such as whites, blacks or pastels, or in bright colors with rhinestones and ornaments, are undoubtedly a basic that every woman should have in the closet for the most special events, from appointments until weddings. The best will be to combine them with cute bags or matching jewelry.

Gladiator style shoes

From the very high classics to other high-heeled styles, no doubt shoes, boots and gladiator boots in brown, camel, black, silver, gold or white are a winning option to create an outfit ten. It is a must that never goes out of style and currently takes a lot in coffee. They can be combined with a long dress or broken jeans and even choose with a wedge to succeed.

Espadrilles t-shirts

The next option of footwear that should not be missing in any closet are some casual espadrilles ideal for going to the beach. It is a really comfortable and cool type of footwear, the perfect basic to go for a walk or to walk every weekend.

The colorful shoes

This type of footwear is ideal for the spring and summer months, but the most daring can even incorporate it in the colder months, to fill them with color and life. You can choose between smooth and bright shades or between combinations of colors that certainly will not leave anyone indifferent.

The flats

Flats are a very interesting type of sandal because apart from being really comfortable they are also very stylish. You can choose the model you prefer from a wide variety of shoes with embellishments and colors that combine perfectly with each other. If you like them, you can buy them from here.

Metallic shoes to dazzle

If you want to shine even more you should definitely go through the bright colors and opt directly for the golden and silver shoes that will give you an elegant and refined touch ideal for the most important events but at the same time they will be a good option for festive looks and even Caribbean, highlighting any style to the fullest.

Knotted sandals

The knotted or strappy sandals are another ideal option in any color, although the most commonly used are blacks or browns. It is a type of footwear that you can choose with a wide or pointed heel and that will be ideal to combine with any style, both the most refined and the most casual. You have inspiration in this link.

Casual sneakers

Casual style sneakers or tennis shoes are a really cool basic that should be present in any woman's wardrobe since they are ideal for all casual outfits that want to bring a sporty touch, although they will also be ideal to wear with dresses, since they will provide an ideal urban touch.

The shoes with fringes

The shoes or fringed shoes are a really interesting option that should not be missing in any wardrobe. They can be sandal-style shoes or stilettos and will also be a type of footwear to keep in mind to dress the feet in any season. Do you want ideas? Look at this selection.

Romantic shoes

Finally, beautiful shoes with a romantic tone, in shades of pink or pastel, with bows etc. they will undoubtedly be perfect shoes for the most feminine outfits and that is why every woman should have some of these models for some moments and outfits that need to refine bringing a different touch.

Surely sometimes when you open the closet to find the next thing you're going to wear to party or even to have a drink with your friends, you do not know if you're complementing your clothes to be fashionable, wearing the coolest possible or you're dressing like your grandmother did 50 years ago. If you need a little help to set trends this year, we're going to give you some interesting tricks so that everyone will envy your style. Are you ready?

T-shirts with message

There is nothing like wearing a shirt with jeans, You are two garments always match very well with each other, but this time we will give you the advice to always carry a message. As an extra piece of advice, you know what the shirts are, since the vast majority will be in English, and you will not want to wear an inappropriate phrase on the street.

Midi skirts

Forget the miniskirts and get one of these skirts with high flight that help you not only to give color to your figure, but also to be more attractive and bright, because when you walk you make you notice and are very comfortable.

Jeans shorts

As happened in previous years, the shorts will continue to be fashionable, being able to mix with all kinds of clothes, from shirts, to blouses. As a tip, you should look for a size that favors you and you feel comfortable, fleeing from the minishorts since they can give an unflattering image of you.

Batin as a coat

For the demi-season clothing, the dressing gown comes phenomenal, its fabric is very light, it will protect you from the cold, and it will also give you a very cool look. Combine the colors of the clothes that you are going to put on to give more personality to your clothes.

Spring footwear

Footwear that can give a lot of play whenever you know how to use it. This time they will be sensational even with jeans, dresses, skirts or shorts. Look for those that add a touch of color to the complete set, especially with decorations like flowers that occupy practically the entire upper part of the foot.

Casual sneakers are also very appropriate for dressing cool. If you are looking for this type of shoes, the Coolway Freestyle casual sneakers are amazing. Visit his store, you will love it!

Soft pink color

We went from talking about clothes to each other, to talk about a color the powdery pink. It is a direct inheritance of the vintage style, with a more personal aspect that could give us pastel pink and being elegant especially for spring mornings or summer evenings. It will be perfect in skirts, blouses or even full dresses that mix with white.

Pictures B & W

If you are a fashion lover, you will know that a few years ago the garments with marine stripes began to stand out in which the white and the navy blue were mixed. Well this fashion is falling behind due to the use of black and white paintings. This style is being worn mostly in summer dresses and shirts.

Monocolor

It has always been heard that wearing a single color did not look good, but this is not entirely true, as long as you can associate it with your head. Tight pants with a long sleeved blouse of the same color will be perfect, even if we talk about colors like red or green, leaving the white or black perfect for a night party.

Shoulder out

When we refer to a shoulder outside, we want to refer to blouses or shirts that do not have the same cut or also known as asymmetric cut, in which one shoulder will be covered by the fabric and another outside.

Frills

Do not be afraid to wear ruffles on your dresses, these will be perfect as long as you know how to wear them. The perfect garments to wear will be the blouses, both for the long sleeves, and in the lower part of them. In long dresses will also look good, especially in spring. The flyers have even reached the bikinis.

Basket bags

Among the bags that are going to carry most are those that use wicker as the primary material, giving the appearance of a basket. These will undoubtedly be mixed with white garments, and even pastel or the previously named, powdered rose. They tell us about them in this link.

Draper

Last but not least, a dress that is closely related to the lingerie nightgowns, which are very comfortable and light, which have become a rage both on the catwalks around the world, and in those women who have bought and worn it. I saw much more radiant.

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