Released on = September 7, 2006, 11:08 pm

Press Release Author = AWNOL

Industry = Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary = The fall of 2006 is full of promise for an exciting season
in costume jewelry and accessories. Color, bold designs, and classic looks are all
in style and that\'s the ingredients that bring costume jewelry and fashion
accessories to the center stage in the fashion arena.

Press Release Body = Costume Jewelry Trends
The fall fashion trends in costume jewelry are ushering in such an abundance of
flattering looks that the old problem of what to wear will be replaced by the new
problem of which to wear. Every personality will find something appealing in the
array of colors, styles, and motifs this fall.

Colors
First the colors. There is a lot of buzz about \"the new black\". It will be important
as grays and the deep colors in hues of red, purple, and blue. Also look for
naturals in greens, browns, and coral shades.

Plating
Metal plating will run the gamut with a great deal of emphasis on gold. This fall
will see a major resurgence of gold plating from yellow gold to rose. But silver is
too well entrenched to fall into obscurity. It will remain important, especially
with the \"new black\" since silver and black make such a striking combination. Dark
plating like gunmetal, hematite, and pewter will be widely used as well as antique
gold and antique silver.

Styles
The styles are largely refinements and developments of the spring fashion line.
Chunky necklaces, large beads, layered looks, and the new Victorian are all in. The
classic look with natural components that flourished in the summer hasn\'t lost any
momentum. Costume jewelry continues to incorporate semiprecious stones, woods, and
even dark colored shell. Coral will be a big component and gemstones that compliment
the fall color palette. Handmade and \"one of a kind\" looks, like wide hammered cuff
bracelets or large semiprecious pendants, provide the classic look.

With the range of styles in fashion this season, natural components are only the
beginning. Geometrics continue to thrive with bold ovals in bracelets and chains, as
well as circles, rectangles, triangles, and about any other geometric imaginable.

The ultra-feminine look with ribbons, bows, and mesh used in jewelry, especially
with large pearls, will compliment the lacey look in apparel. At the daring edge of
design fabric will be incorporated into costume jewelry. Fabric wrapped beads are
not new. They surfaced in the mid 1980s. But more extensive use of fabric in costume
jewelry is new and it will be interesting to see if it will be accepted. There is no
doubt that filigree jewelry will be accepted and will compliment the lace in
apparel.

Victorian and vintage looks continue in spite of those that are writing their
obituary. The Victorian era is too important and provides too much inspiration to be
ignored. And in earrings, there is nothing to replace the elegance or beauty of
chandeliers. Besides, what could better compliment the feminine look of lace than
Victorian?

Inspiration
Inspirations for design are almost global, coming from Russia, Bohemia, India, and
from Mexico to South America. Bold metal designs, encrusted stones, carved woods,
elongated earrings with movement, and multiple strand necklaces will spring from
these inspirations. But with so much input and so much output, the questions will be
who inspired what?

With so much to choose from is there a central theme? The best answer would be a
return to the classic look -- a look that appeals to all ages -- quality components,
classic designs, and \"one of a kind\" looks. Cheap and superficial are out. Good
taste is in.



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