Women’s Trends on Jeans Wear

• A high waist adds sophistication to denim pants - takes its inspiration straight from the 1970s. It is one of the hottest looks in denim right now. Appearing in both spring and fall collections this year it's evident that these jeans are, like their waistline, on the up and up
• Denim shorts are incorporated into the wardrobe again – worn with opaque hosiery, denim shorts with tights are a casual and fun way to combine several trends into one look.
• Along with classic indigos, gray denim reigns confidently this fall. Washing and bleaching yield hues ranging from pale gray to lead. Brushed cottons and stretch assure comfort as well as cool edge.
• After seasons of bright colors, for Fall 08/09, dark denim reappears as a chic look for denim. Tailored and structured - sophisticated approach. With the flexibility to go from day to night, black and dark washes create linear appeal and is the perfect modern look.
• Dress-up denim
• Stovepipe versions are tailored for a polished look
• Ultra slim styles have discreet zipper details
• Minimal Pocket Details
• Stacked Waist
• Discreet Hardware

Carlos Miele's Fashion Show at the NY Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2008

Photo by Dan Lecca

The lights make the runway glow like a bright day in Rio… Frank Sinatra begins singing to a soft bossa nova beat… and the show begins. Thirty-one enchanting pieces embodying the femininity and sensuality of the Brazilian woman float down the catwalk as if worn by the girl from Ipanema herself. Primarily made of wool, cotton and silk, the designs flow naturally and fluidly and embrace the lively and happy colors of Brazil. Inspired by the encounter between Frank Sinatra and Tom Jobim and the famous songs that followed, Carlos Miele’s pieces capture the essence of “Brazilian-ness�. The hues of tropical fruit along with graphic images taken from photographs of Miele’s travels bring forth the palette and pattern of these