Holt Renfrew Spring 2010 Fashion Preview
For my international readers: Holt Renfrew is the go-to place for high-end fashion in Canada. As you already know, I am a Holt Renfrew devotee.
“Timeless iconic pieces are the passport to success.” – Barbara Atkin
1. WORLD CULTURE
– prints, ornamentation, embellishment
2. URBAN TRAVELLER
– inspired by nature, army surplus, all-American work wear
3. EXECUTIVE SUITE
– elegant, smart, clean lines, investment clothing
4. COOL SCHOOL
– eclectic mix of colour, patter and print
5. SILHOUETTE FOCUS
– structured shoulders, voluminous, angular, strong
6. FABRIC & PATTERN FOCUS
– prints, rough hewn, world print, colour blocking, cut-outs

1. SHIRT TALES
– white shirt, classic to soft silhouettes

2. GO SHORT
– mini skirts, short shorts
3. IN THE TRENCHES
– military, perfecto jackets, trench coats
4. INTIMATE APPEAL
– lace, ruffles, transparency

1. NEUTRAL ELEMENTS (wood, suedes, distressed leather)
2. ORNAMENTAL REMIX
3. REFINEMENT (timeless, iconic)
4. PEEP SHOW (cut-outs)
5. NUDE COLOURS
BEAUTY
1. DRAMATIC BROW
2. PINK AND CORAL LIP
3. WHITE EYELINER
4. RAINBOW EYES
MENSWEAR
1. TRENCH COAT
2. THE BLAZER
3. NOVELTY PRINT SHIRT
4. THE CHINO
5. THE SUMMER SUIT
MEN’S ACCESSORIES
1. THE POCKET SQUARE
2. THE MESSENGER BAG
3. THE DRIVER SHOE
4. THE LACE-UP
Thank you Holt Renfrew for hosting a great event! It’s always a pleasure.
*All images courtesy of http://www.style.com/ and http://www.wwd.com/.