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Fashion Trend for 2009: Urban Cool

With the New Year comes a bundle of new fashion trends. One key trend that is standing out on the runways and into both men’s and women’s wardrobes is a new take on relaxed street wear.
The latest fashion trend for 2009 is urban cool. Possibly the most laid back, cool, and comfortable trend of late, the urban cool look takes wardrobe basics and twists them with stand out pieces. A key aspect of this trend is also mixing different textures and fabrics in one look- think lace with leather or metal with soft knits.

Alexander Wang Spring 2009

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alexander wang piled on bangles

alexander wang spring 2009

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As seen on the runways of Alexander Wang’s Spring 2009 collection, the urban cool look is one trend that is accessible and easy to wear. Wang proves that an effortless, thrown together look can easily translate into style- and it’s not hard to do. Urban cool is about mixing tougher pieces with softer, more feminine pieces.

Friedrich Gray Spring/ Summer 08

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How to get this look?

Colour palette: darker colours are the staples to the urban cool trend. Think blacks and greys, with splashes of cream or silver.

The essential pieces: slouch pants, blazer, feminine singlets/tanks, tailored shorts, tough heels and gladiator style sandals.

The inspiration: look to designers like Alexander Wang and Friedrich Gray: they epitomise the softened urban edge and relaxed approach of this trend.

Where to shop: the urban cool trend mixes wardrobe basics like oversized tee shirts with leggings. There is no better place to get all these essentials than American Apparel. I am also loving Australian label Bassike for their seemingly effortless garments, which you can throw on with harder pieces.

The urban cool trend is really about a relaxed approach to fashion: perfect for the summer holidays and casual street wear. This trend can be worn from day into the night- just swap your sandals for heels and team with an opened blazer. Another key staple to this look is accessories; opt for statement rings and piled on bangles.