Excitement emerges for Fall ’17 Sweaters Newness in “head to toe” sweater dressing with matching skirts and leggings is making a comeback! Mixed media in twofer looks gain momentum especially the “layered” woven shirt/blouse versions. Cardigans and coatigans top the list, the third finishing piece is here to stay. From cropped shrug lengths all the way to ankle grazing dusters. This classification dominates the Fall ’17 sweaters. Shaker, cable, boucle, and nubby textures lead the way. Jacquards, zig zags, and open weave pointelles all add newness. Pullovers in tunic lengths look fresh with statement sleeves, ruffles, lace ups, embroidery, and hardware details and touches of shine.
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Christmas and Holiday looks continue and really expand into “costume” elf and Santa outfit motifs. Cut and sew Christmas gains momentum after a very successful Holiday ’16 season.
Details to look for:
In Stitches:
Ruffles
Shakers
Statement Sleeves
Ribs
Lace Ups
Waffles
Cold Shoulder and Slit Sleeves
Pointelles
Velvet and Suede Trims
Zig Zags
Lace Trims
Jacquards
Cables
Keyholes and Cut Outs Hardware and Grommets Ladder Sleeves and Silhouettes Key Yarns: Neckline and News:
Chenilles Boucles
Dropped Waist Flounces
Marled
Marilyns
Speckled
Cowls
Space Dyed
Gigi Necks
Lurex Infused
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