Prêt-à-porter: description and advantages

Every woman wants to be beautiful and fashionable. And what does it mean for the word "fashion", dearly loved by all ladies? Most encyclopaedic dictionaries decode this term as a temporary advantage or dominance of a particular style in a particular sphere of life or culture.

The influence of fashion

It is fashion in a particular period of time determines the style of clothing, entertainment, art and lifestyle. But for us it is most common to associate this term with clothes and the manner of dressing. And at all times most ladies do not want to be not fashionable or, even worse, old-fashioned. Therefore, both girls and women spend a lot of time flipping through magazines, watching the programs about fashion and beauty, in search of their own unique and at the same time actual style. And especially fashionable ladies now and then throw words "haute couture" and "pret-a-porter". Those who do not fully understand their meaning and do not want to get into trouble, I propose to understand.

Models on the podium

Fashion trends in clothing are traditionally asked by couturiers and fashion designers, recognized by the world community. But the ill luck, when looking at the models, marching majestically along the podiums, there is, to put it mildly, bewilderment from the extravagance of the outfits that they demonstrate. And the first question that arises in the audience: "How can this be worn?" But for the creators of such outfits they are much more than just clothes. This is an opportunity to show your imagination, artistic taste, etc. Create a new model of clothes for couturiers - it's like writing a portrait or drawing a picture for the artist. These outfits are unique, they are made in one copy, they can be called manual work. Of course, such exclusive masterpieces are much more expensive than simple clothes.

Clothing for all

But the clothes that are suitable for use by wide sections of the population in the fashion world are called pret-a-porter. Translated from French, this term means "ready-made dress" or "ready for use". Variants of clothes of this class are made, as a rule, according to sketches and patterns of couturier or leading fashion designers, but unlike models of "haute couture" they are sewn in factories and in large batches. That is, from the unique clothes created by the couturier, choose models that in the future can be adapted and economically profitable, while giving the opportunity to those who wish to see such outfits not only in magazines or on the podium, but also in boutiques or ordinary stores. And, by the way, pret-a-porter is one of the main sources of income for model houses. Agree, this fully explains the fact that on the street or on the bus you are unlikely to meet a girl dressed in an expensive exclusive dress. But the outfit from the class of general consumption on it may well be.

As a rule, the clothes of the category pret-a-porter are of high quality and are indicated by the name label of their creator or trademark. And although the model can exactly repeat any "haute couture", its cost is several times cheaper.

Presentation of the collection

Demonstration of the collection pret-a-porter, in contrast to the presentation of haute couture, is carried out much earlier than the start of the season. Thus, summer collections are presented in October-November, and winter collections in April-May. That is, the manufacturers of clothing should have time to make out for the beginning of the season outfits for fashionistas, guided by the design trends.

Summer Fashion

Speaking about the summer-2014 collection, pret-a-porter, the following trends can be singled out. In this season, designers decided to please the beautiful ladies with calmer classic styles, the dominance of simple cuts is traced. Although in some collections, along with minimalism, there is a multilayered and abundant decor, and next to a straight and chiseled cut are three-dimensional and free forms reminiscent of flying clouds. One is indisputable - the main accent the designers make on femininity, this season there is no unisex style. Of the new trends deserves attention sports style, especially based on surfing, and dress-shirts.

The color spectrum of pret-a-porter-2014 is represented mainly by calm, pastel tones. All the shades of violet (from the delicately lavender to the orchid color), sand colors, orange and yellow, the colors of freesia and red capsicum, a soft shade of gray and green are relevant.

The quality of fabrics to match the season - they are light and transparent. Many fashion designers actively used in their collections guipure and chiffon. Ladies are invited to try on dresses made of translucent chiffon, lace or macrame, under which the underwear is viewed. It seems that the designers seriously decided to expose the girls and show what should be hidden from prying eyes.

Features of cut

Speaking about the styles, it should be noted that the high waist of trousers and skirts is returning to fashion. Jeans with a low fit are a thing of the past. And the width and cut of trousers can also be chosen to taste. They can be flared from the hip, narrow with a smoothed arrow, like cigarette trousers or classic straight. The main thing is that they emphasize the length of the legs and the slenderness of the figure.

With regard to the length of skirts and dresses, here the opinions of fashion designers have split, each has its own length, although there is a slight advantage of midi. A special difference between skirts and dresses, fashionable in this season, are asymmetrical hem and even sleeves.

In addition to the inflated waist skirts and trousers, designers offer shortened tops with a wavyly cut edge and often a contrasting edging. Different shirts remain popular too. Lovers of decollete should take into account that it is unfashionable. In the new season, it is much more actual to wear a dress or a sarafan with a cut on the back. And the cutouts can be very diverse: deep and not very, figured, trimmed with lace or drapery, the main thing is that they favorably emphasize the bend of the back.

As noted above, the trendy trend is decor. Especially popular were sequins of various shapes and sizes, of which some designers were able to create real 3D pictures. Appliques from transparent fabrics, fringe, lace - all this has the right to life in the current summer.

Summarizing all of the above, we can say that the fashion pret-a-porter of the new season is very diverse, it's very easy to be fashionable this summer. Designers provided us with a wide choice in terms of styles of outfits, and in a variety of colors. It remains only to determine their own preferences and capabilities. Good choice!