January 2020 Edition Apparel January 2020 issue | Page 84

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I APPAREL I
GRETCHEN
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RET
TCHEN
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Keeping
Keepin
ng it basic and simp
simply chic, Gretchen’s
casual-wear offering was all about black and
casua
white; black or dark ink denims were spotted
distressed effects in many places, and
with d
figure-hugging jeggings were worn with a variety
figure-
white blouses. Long sleeves, baggy, boxy
of whit
silhouettes, as well as skin-tight knit tees with
silhoue
‘V’ necklines were a perfect match for
wide ‘V
casual bottom wear.
casua
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FASHION SPEAK
TRICOT CHIC
The popular Italian label Tricot Chic appeared
on the Shanghai ramp to unveil il its most
mo recent
collection. Chunky, textured, knitted coats were
teamed with matching, fun tees and corduroy
pants. The brand’s repertoire had a sleek beige
mini with a peplum hemline and long sleeves—
ideal for a brunch date, and feathered, knitted
jackets, turtleneck knits, white denim jeans, and
an abstract-printed jacket for the stylish working
woman’s wardrobe.
MONKEY FLOWER
Cute, casual, fun wear was the direction that
the label Monkey Flower took for menswear and
womenswear. An ivory, long-sleeved micro-mini
knit dress with funky badges, a black knitted