VELVET
Carven Fall 2012
Hanneli Mustaparta, model
Elenora Carisi, model
Ahhhh, this brings me back to the long black spaghetti-strap velvet dress I wore to the homecoming dance in high school. Not to mention the 3/4-sleeve deep red velvet shirt I used to wear with a choker and jeans. '90s anyone?
BROCADES
Naeem Khan Fall 2012
Proenza Schouler Fall 2012
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012
Kinda seems like Grandma's old housecoat, right? Or loungewear for Chinese royalty. But it's everywhere this season. Probably the fabric I spotted the most.
QUILTING
Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012
Chloé Fall 2012
Balmain Fall 2012
Of the three, I'm most excited about quilted fabrics making a comeback. This also strikes me as rather '90s, but in a tough, sporty way. It creates such voluminous, boxy shapes — also a big trend right now.
Images courtesy of: 1, 4-9) Vogue.com 2, 3) Vanessa Jackman