Power to the Flower

Artists in the apparel industry are currently coloring fashion's palette with bright hues and flirty floral details.

Marc Jacobs enters Spring 2011 appropriately, as he gives power to the flower.  Out of his 56 looks, here are a few of my favorites:

The fresh color combinations in this collection are captivating!

This gown flowers in flowing chiffon, 

and blossoms with bright cuff and belt detail

The sun appears to kiss its neckline, 

as rays of gold glitter trickle down the bodice.

The stiff elements of this garment juxtapose the chiffon gown,

YET both looks add to the bouquet of Jacobs' incredible collection.

The floral details are consuming.

These belts wrap the garments together 

as a cohesive element to ground the collection in a new light.

Jacobs has fertilized the soil, so be expectant for floral and flirty trends to bloom this coming spring.

View the complete collection at http://www.style.com.

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Please also take note of some incredible jewelry artists' work.

JULIA BARELLO

Abcisio
2007
MRI film, monofilament
21" x 21" 

Paramythia
2007
dyed x-ray film, monofilament
20" x 20" 

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Echinacea
2008
dyed medical imaging films
21" x 21"

Julia Barello's use of unexpected materials such as medical imaging films makes a statement that beauty can be uncovered by anyone with a passionate vision and motivation to transform ordinary into extraordinary.

View more of Barello's unique art at http://www.juliabarello.com.