8.29.2012

Trend Alert! Brilliant Brocades


The Fall runways were filled with brilliant brocade embellished clothing, which are a perfect way to add a touch of luxury and sheen to your wardrobe. Brocades fall into two camps this season, opulent Baroque-inspired such as those at Dolce and Gabbana and Balmain and eastern influenced like the oriental brocades seen at Proenza Schouler's Fall 2012 runway show. Whether you are looking for a show-stopping brocade cocktail dress or a brocade pencil skirt to add some sass to your work wardrobe, there are plenty of options in stores. On my wish list? MW Matthew Williamson's leopard brocade jacket and Elizabeth and James' Yumi brocade peplum blouse


36 comments:

  1. Love brocades! I have a bolero jacket from H&M a few seasons back that will get a lot of wear this winter.

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  2. I love this trend for fall!

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  3. I would love a pair of pants like that, such a chic touch to my wardrobe.

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  4. I love brocades for fall--I'm hoping to find a piece that works for me. I love that floral skirt you included!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  5. Uowww I Love this!

    Dolce & Gabbana is my love!

    xx

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  6. I love everything brocade!!! xo, Alma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

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  7. Anonymous8/29/2012

    Another trend I have to jump on. There is this brocade, bejeweled Marni top on Net-a-Porter that I am DYING for, but I could buy a few of your picks for that one top!! Oh and I love those brocade Stella shoes. Love your roundup! oxoxo

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  8. I am absolutely loving everything. What gorgeous pieces!
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  9. Oh my!This is sooo amazing,honey!Love it!;)
    xx
    B.
    http://www.beeswonderland.com/

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  10. The jacket is perfection! Has just been added to my wish list as well!
    -Morgan

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  11. Beautiful fall trend! Want to incorporate a brocade jacket and a pair of brocade pants into my fall wardrobe...loving #1 & 3! Fabulous inspiration :)

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  12. I love this trend! Great post!

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  13. Love the sheath!! I love the glam that goes along with this trend
    x
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  14. Love the brocades!!! amazing post great picks !
    xoxo

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  15. I love brocade, they are so elegant and has a great vintage feeling. Thanks for your comment and following my blog. I love your blog and I'm following you!

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  16. I love all of these pieces! Especially that gorgeous skirt!
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  17. I'm really looking forward to fall so I can start wearing rich textured pieces like these!
    ~Jessica
    www.jeansandateacup.blogspot.com

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  18. Great post I love it!
    would you like to follow each other?

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  19. I had to see (again!) the D&G collection and she took my breath away for a couple minutes!! *.*
    If you have time, I'd love to know your opinion about my fashion blog. It's all about my style and preferences! :)
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  20. Such fabulous collections!
    I guess, I have to pull out my brocade dress
    from the closet.

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  21. Anonymous8/30/2012

    Love the texture and dimension of brocades. I'll take the Stella & Mcartney pants please:)
    -amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  22. Fantastic blog! please visit my blog and follow it :) THANKS

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  23. balmain and dolce&gabbana the best absolutely!

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  24. Hello Chelsea - thanks so much for stopping by my blog yesterday! :) Cheers from London! Will

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  25. Hi, Chelsea.
    Im Irene (Ire for friends) and I´m your new follower.
    I love this blog so much.
    Kisses,
    Ire.
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  26. hello! i have just been catching up on my blog after a little hiatus and was so happy to see that you are on my friends list :) loving your blog and am happy to follow along! as for all of that brocade goodness up there...just gorgeous!!! XO brynn

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  27. I'm in love with these :) HUGE LIKE

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  28. What's up fellow San Franciscan fashion blogger! Haha :) Digging this fall trend alert post--sparkly brocades seemed to be such a staple for winter, and I'm especially enjoying the bold colors and prints that seem to match so well with gold and silver. Excellent post, well done!

    xo,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com

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  29. Totally love these!

    XoXo Nathalie
    www.fashionablymade.blogspot.com

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  30. I think your blog is one of the rare ones I enjoy visiting... maybe we could follow each other?!

    xx,
    Lucija
    GIVEAWAY

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  31. Anonymous8/30/2012

    I love this look and can't wait to find a few great embroidered pieces for fall.

    Stay in the Lines

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  32. loving all of your brocade picks chelsea! especially those stella mccartney pants :)

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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  33. I am loving this trend at the moment!

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  34. great inspirations :)

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  35. love those Stella McCartney pants!!! I saw them in a magazine recently. great post!

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  36. Anonymous9/03/2012

    Very inspiring, love the brocade, I also love Roberto Cavalli, because he usually has a lot of brocade on the clothes, have you seen his 2010 fall winter collection? Would you like to follow each other? will be glad if you visit my blog, thank you
    Olga

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Thanks so much for your comments! I always enjoy reading them and look forward to visiting your blogs as well:)
xo,
Chelsea