BY PATRICIA ANN PARENTI
Magic and Coterie tradeshows to the women’s fashion market took place on September 22 -24, 2024 at the Javits Center in NYC. Magic show caters toward the young contemporary and trendy woman but Coterie is all about upscale classic clothes but still fashionable with an emphasis on better quality fabrics. Many foreign brands at Coterie also. Both shows are part of MMGNET GROUP WWW.MMGNETGROUP.COM
I walked every aisle of both shows and wrote down the trends that I saw to bring to my readership. Say goodby to your ripped jeans/skinny Jeans and hello to wide legged and bell bottoms with high waist. The newest wash is a lighter and less a dark indigo. Instead of rips I saw frayed hems in bottoms. Pants are wide legged with pleats. Tops are still puff sleeves but ballon sleeves are newer. Ruffles and bows are accents on everything. Skirts are long and full with micro miniskirts being the big trend for the junior gal. Prints go big in florals, tapestry or leopard. Bubble hems are the biggest look in skirts and dresses. A big trend coming on strong is a long vest over shorts. Jackets and sweaters are cropped at the waist or midriff length for the young contemporary female. Peplums are making a comeback on jackets, sweaters and blouses also. Gone are the sky-high spike heels as in seasons past. Kitten heels in a low heel pump are the new style and go perfectly with all the lady-like dressing I saw at both shows. Newness comes in a mesh fabric with rhinestones in sneakers.
MAGIC
VIBRANT MIU
A denim brand out of California that features lots of glitz on denim. I love glitz and loved so much in this collection. Rhinestones were sprinkled on black and blue denim and down the sides of jeans Studs bring cargo pants to whole other level of fashion. Pearls were encrusted all over cropped bomber jackets. Other denim embellishments where rhinestone stars were feathered on light blue denim. Black and blue denim jackets featured rhinestone fringe in the front and back. Fashion forward styles include bell bottom and wide leg jeans, midriff baring bomber jackets with hoods, bustiers with straps, short shorts and jumpsuits. This brand is for anyone who wants to be totally trendy and glitzy no matter what your age. Pant sizes 1 – 15. Tops and jackets S – L. Priced at $85.00 – $115.00 retail. WWW.VIBRANTMIU.COM
SPRIGS
This is a woman owned company for cold weather accessories. What makes this collection different than what is on the market already? Because it has pockets for to carry your phone in, leaving your hands free. Soft fabrics in polyester faux fur, fleece and sherpa . Scarves are 93″ long and 14″ wide and have pockets for your phone or keys. Some scarves have inspired words such as peace, love, dream. Styles include ruffled infinity and loop that can be wrapped around your neck. Some other style scarves have various colored plaid patterns with fringe. Hats styles are bucket and beanie. Gloves are fingerless or have a cell phone pocket in a mitten. Other glove styles are available in fingerless with a flap to go over your fingers if it’s super cold outside. Many style gloves have grips on the inside of palms for driving, carrying coffee cups or holding your phone so you don’t drop it like I would. Another great item is their capes with pockets for holding your phone as seen on the model in the photo. This is affordable luxury priced at everything under $50.00 for each piece. WWW.SPRIGS.COM
COTERIE
.NADJANI.
All fabrics, designing and sewing are done In Indonesia. The beautiful and colorful digital abstract and floral prints are what struck me about this collection. I found out they all are done in house. Since this is a Muslim country all the clothes are designed for modesty. I liked the body of the polyester/cotton fabric that wasn’t see through nor will wrinkle easily, Even the polyester organza fabric wasn’t see thru like you would normally see in America. The reason the fabrics are so great is that they are double faced which means high quality. Styles are pleated skirts to the ankle with matching blazers, circle skirts and blouson jackets, windbreaker jackets with double pockets and hoods, jumpsuits with elastic bottom hems and carrot style front pleated pants with matching trench coats. All styles are meant for layering which is good for travel. To complete your outfit there are matching print bucket hats. This is a very pretty and colorful collection for anyone who is religious or just want modesty clothing. Sized S – XL. Priced $120.00 – $250.00 retail. They ship pretty much worldwide. WWW.NADJANI.COM
MO MAYA
This collection is from Singapore and I interviewed the designer/founder, Parul Jain and she told me she got her inspiration from traveling. She makes everything in India with hand printed fabrics. A great resort and summer line of separates and dresses. Matching tops and peasant/straight skirts with slits. Peasant dresses with sleeves, short skirts with flounces and matching halter tops are some of the key styles. Prints in are in buffalo check, traditional Indian motifs, stripes and florals all in sustainable cotton and linen fabrics. There is something for every size woman in this collection. Sizes are XS – XL Priced at $200.00 – $250.00 for each item WWW.ITSMOMAYA.COM
PATRICIA ANN PARENTI
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