8 ways to look cool this summer
MANILA, Philippines - Spanish fashion brands have come a long way. Whereas before the Spanish would shop at El Corte Inglés for all their needs, the ubiquitous department store is now being challenged by Spain’s high-street brands, which are among the most fashion-forward in the world today.
One of those Spanish labels available in the Philippines is Trucco, which recently unveiled its summer 2010 collection. At Trucco, this season is all about flattering cuts, versatility, movement, femininity and color. Within the collection are mini-collections that can be mixed and matched to achieve a multitude of looks.
Are you a film noir fan? One of the key colors, red, is available in sexy, fitted silhouettes a la ’40s femme fatale.
Seventies disco is channeled in the opulent Oro collection, with its gold and black sequined pieces. Or maybe the ’80s are more your speed: green apparel takes inspiration from this era with its puffed sleeves, pleats, and defined waists.
The oversized ’90s silhouette isn’t left out, with the primary piece a printed long shirt with draped neckline meant to be paired with skinny trousers and a fluid jacket. For hippie-chic types there are ethnic, earth-toned pieces inspired by African prints and paintings.
Another key trend this summer is shine, achieved through sequins, Lurex and satin, but executed in subtle colors with gauzy overlays that look like second skin.
And for those who favor a more casual summer look, what better hue and fabric than denim, cut into mini-dresses, jeans and even catsuits?
Trucco, another of Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc.’s internationally acclaimed fashion labels, is a favorite fashion pick of chic women the world over. Trucco stores are located in Power Plant Mall and Greenbelt 5, Makati. —Therese Jamora-Garceau
Modern bohemian
Instead of last season’s cardigan, wear a soft jacket over a printed tiered dress from Trucco’s summer 2010 collection. Accessorize with a fringed and studded leather bag.
Go with the flowy
Gather Trucco’s flowy, transparent blouse at the waist with a cool belt and balance the volume on top with a fitted bottom. Accent with an armful of bangles.
Cool… cooler… disco
Channel the last days of disco with Trucco’s sequined gold tank under a sharp-shouldered jacket. Add a textured tulip skirt, rope belt, wrist clutch and you’re ready to rave and be raved about.
Bare some flesh
Add edge to a one-shoulder ruffled top with khaki pants, a leather belt and bangles. Attitude is up to you.
It’s a cinch
Cinch a Trucco dress that’s soft as silk with a wide belt and step into fringed ankle boots for an easy yet elegant look.
Get the skinny
Update ’90s grunge into today’s rock-chick look with a printed shirt, long jacket and skinny jeans by Trucco.
Surf the decades
You’ll find that ’40s femme fatale can meet ’80s “excess” in Trucco’s fluid yet feminine jacket, draped top and loose leggings.
Be the lady in red
One of the season’s key colors, red, is bold yet soft in a draped-neckline toga dress by Trucco. Trucco stores are located in Power Plant Mall and Greenbelt 5, Makati.
