Exotics becoming everyday item with upscale style
Fashion moves in waves, and in
today's easier, unfussy stage, glitz and gold might seem over the top.Childs'
collection of about 600 pairs of watchreplica is on display
at the Yakima Valley Museum for the rest of this year. But boring isn't the only
way to do a pared-down look. Exotic skins — and many more faux exotic skins —
can bridge the gap between too much and not enough.
Choices go from neon
embossed leathers that mimic python and ostrich to rare and very expensive tree
frog skin. It's mostly accessories, but there are a lot of skin-inspired printed
fabrics out there,Where can i find an sellschristianaudigier
shirt thats real but not real expensive. too.
People are drawn to the
look because it's "discreet luxury," says Colleen Sherin, senior fashion
director at Saks Fifth Avenue. She sees consumers pulling back from ostentatious
embellishment in favor of pieces with a longer life, and that goes for the
wealthy, too.
"If we're talking about the real thing, they're investment
pieces. You buy them for quality and longevity — a croc, alligator or ostrich
shoe or bag — you'll truly have it forever, and you'll be able to pass it down
to your children,Examine our qualitywatches here. nieces and
nephews. Even the rich are thoughtful about how they spend their money," Sherin
says.Paintings for sale shortwigs buy
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And for those who cannot afford the
real thing, the mimicking leathers and quite sexy prints are good stand-ins,Find
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she says.
"It's a trend because it's available to everyone," she says.