MANILA, Philippines - Sculpted heels, studded flats and worn-in vintage-inspired sneakers. These are what fashionable urbanites are wearing this season. Aldo says current trends are a convergence of musical influence for both sexes. It’s a little bit of club fashion, a twist of modern rock and roll. It’s a sense of mysticism and feminism combined as well as vibrant and crisp, clean silhouettes.
Aldo’s Lucky Star collection for women shows that the ‘80s are back, right on the edge of street and club fashion. What this means is the comeback of structured shoulders, cinched waists and bandage tight dresses.
For distressed denim, metallic leggings and old school tees, platform pumps, cutout ankle boots, and pointed flats work with the look. Also part of the scene are wide overlapping multi-straps that introduce a collection of cutout ankle boots that mix suede and matte leather with colorful trimming. Sculpted heels and platforms become more defined as architectural details, such as colored platform, take over. Patent finishes remain strong in flat, pumps and ankle boots.
Hard Candy for women brings on the strong, sexy and the woman in control. The collection is inspired by a modern blend of rock and roll with the allure of the femme fatale. The Hard Candy girl is a fierce force of nature and nobody’s fool. Zippers, buckles, studs and layered chains on bandage-inspired boots dominate this collection, while ankle straps and caged insteps reveal and conceal. Metal hardware, in particular pyramid and metal studs, is also present in handbags and accessories. Baroque designs embossed on leather cuffs, and tassel details are in necklaces and handbags. Also present are tartan and acid wash accents that have an edgy take on the classic, collegiate, preppy look. Black is the most significant color here.
The Wanderlust collection takes the hippy bohemian look to be daring, yet feminine. This mix of inspiration leads back to the time of the early ‘80s where a mix of eastern mysticism and western extravagance presented a bohemian trend, being daring and eclectic, yet feminine.
A lot of ethnic styling becomes visible through edgier uses of plaid, tartan and denim to mix eclectic textile and patterns that keep this look adventurous and exotic. Accessories have animal and nature motifs, country plaids and overprints using natural color combinations such as rich browns, light beiges and earth tone grays that mix with welcoming country prints.
On the men’s zone, the Let’s Dance line is about a certain knot in the necktie, a certain cut in the suit. It’s all about style and attitude made for that kind of boy who loves Vespas, and wears parkas, skinny ties and slim-fit gentleman’s shoes.
A little bit of color blocking comes into play, introducing a new selection of high-top sneakers that are made for dress. Patent finishes mix with matte leathers and colorful canvas accents. It’s back to basics with tennis shoes.
Accessories use a vibrant color display of retro where skinny and bow ties do their magic. Nylon backpacks reinvent everyday practicality, while structured thick rim glasses pull together a preppy, yet sport-inspired look. As primary colors mix with vibrant green and gray sportswear, black patent finishes are key in dress shoes.
The Guitar Hero collection is for every man who has a rock superstar him dying to get out. This look is about alpha males, men who love to stand out, look fashionable and ultra masculine.
Black leather is a strong element, as well as serious hardware with the look that can be worn with studs, chains, and zips, a pair of designer denim and aviator shades, a love-worn leather jacket. Guys work this trend by keeping it fresh with hoodies under jackets, A-list hairstyles and designer jewelry. Guys can also be caught wearing worn-in sneakers and lace-up leather boots. Accessories play with the chunkiness of things. Wide leather cuffs with pyramid and metal studs are key. Large duffle bags become everyday essentials. With black, purple, bright red and washed out, muted grey paired with bright cobalt blue, lime, yellow, fuchsia accents; true colors stand out making black comfortably bright.
Aldo speaks an urban language that dares to be discovered. To get the latest trends, head on to Aldo at Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Robinsons Place Ermita, Robinsons Galleria, Shangri-la Plaza, SM City Cebu, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, The Block at SM North EDSA and TriNoma. The most up-to-date accessories are available at Aldo Accessories at Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 5, Robinsons Place Ermita and TriNoma.