Rhinestones on the Runway

Many designers use rhinestones to enhance pieces within their collection. Some designers add a few stones here and there while others create works of art. Judith Leiber is one designer who has made a name for herself for her innovative use of crystals and rhinestones. Her initial bag created due to a shipping error which left many of her bags damaged. Rather than throwing the bags away, Judith began decorating them with a variety of small crystals. Ms. Leiber’s creative instincts may have inspired some of the runway looks we see today. Here are some of our favorite rhinestone-enhanced looks from the runway.

Judith LeiberJudith Lieber minaudiere

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McQueen MaskAlexander McQueen

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Milan Fashion WeekFrancesco Scognamiglio

Chains on the Runway

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Many runway shows are very intimidating. There’s a fierce model walking down with a well calculated soundtrack matching each step. We often overlook the details of each piece. While examining some of the recent runway looks, we came across M&J-like trims that resemble the most coveted pieces.

hbz-ACCESSORIES-FALL-13-BAGS-HAND CARRY-Nina-Ricci-clp-RF13-8604-lgnNina Ricci

57679-220MM Braid With Chain Velvet Ribbon

hbz-ACCESSORIES-FALL-13-BAGS-SHEARLING-Ralph-Lauren-clp-RF13-9004-lgnRalph Lauren

36941-G4MM Metal Chain

hbz-ACCESSORIES-FALL-13-JEWELRY-CHIC-STERLING-Givenchy-clp-RF13-8687-lgnGivenchy

42083-n_11 1/2″ Half Stem Aluminum Chain

Prep School Runway Looks

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Envious of all those Gossip Girl outfits?  Here’s your chance to recreate your own GG inspired outfit sans dress codes. Designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Opening Ceremony and A.P.C have coveted some of the preppier looks that are undeniably cool.

Preppy 4.5Tommy Hilfiger

Preppy 2Ralph Lauren

Prep 4 A.P.C

Preppy 3Opening Ceremony

Preppy 1Tommy Hilfiger

Styling Tip: Try mixing and matching  prep school pieces with leather to create an edgy look or opt for the full on quirky look shown on the runway.

Floral Runway Inspiration

Floral Prints have been a key feature on the runway. The nature infused trend has been revamped in a major way. Designers have been using various mediums such as fur, lace, beads, fabric  and appliques to incorporate these patterns. Below are some of our favorite floral runway pieces that give us the urge to create some of our very own pieces.

Prada Spring 2013 RTW

Valentino Spring 2013 Couture

Chanel Spring 2013

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2013 RTW

Ellie Saab

Oscar De La Renta Spring 2013 RTW

Bottega Veneta Spring 2013

Custo Barcelona

Tory Burch Spring 2013 RTW
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Emerald Runway Inspiration

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Emerald has been selected as Pantone’s Color of the Year. Translation: we’ll be seeing a lot more of this upbeat hue. The entire industry has been mesmerized by Pantone’s color selection. Emerald has been popping up in home decor, jewelry and most recently on the runway. The green fashions are striking yet sophisticated. We at M&J are yearning to recreate some of these looks. Check out M&J Trimming for Emerald products so you too can join in on this craze. Here are a few of our favorite runway looks showcasing the color of the year.

monique-lhuillieGucciZadig VoltaireLouis VuittonGucci

Have you been rocking the emerald look? See our selection of emerald products and don’t forget to post photos of your DIYs on Instagram (#MJTrimmingDIY) and Pinterest (@MJTrim) so we can see!

DIY Inspiration: New York Fashion Week Fall 2013

Fashion Week has already begun in New York City and we can’t help but be heavily inspired.  From the runway shows to the amazing streetstyle to all of the fashion afterparties that grace our city, there are so many potential DIY projects to be made!  We are definitely looking at all of our lace, fur, leather, and metallic trims in a new light!

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Runway Roundup: DIY Inspiration From Fashion Week

The collections at Fashion Week are always a major source of DIY inspiration, as we love scouting out the upcoming trends and thinking of ways to create them ourselves. This season definitely didn’t disappoint, as there were plenty of over-the-top embellishments, leather accents, and bold accessories. We rounded up a few of our favorite shows and the different ways they’re inspiring us. Which collection did you like the best?

Gucci – We loved the bright necklaces at Gucci, which mixed together flowers, gems, and spikes for an incredible combination. We’d love to recreate one with flowers and gems from our store. The embellished collars were also to die for.

Alexander Wang – This collection was full of sleek leather accents, strategically placed cutouts, and clothing that seemed to float in mid-air. You could easily DIY these looks by adding long leather straps to your favorite pair of shoes, or by cutting apart a t-shirt and adding a transparent panel. 

Rodarte – The leather fringe accents are definitely DIYable, but we especially loved the elaborate chain belts. Secure some chains together, add a few brooches, and you’ve got a chic, Rodarte-inspired belt!

Dolce and Gabbana – Like always, Dolce and Gabbana showed an incredibly elaborate, intricate collection. The shoes were detailed with bright braided raffia, and we adored the fun earrings. You could definitely DIY these looks by stitching some bright thread onto a natural bag, or by adding braided cord to a simple pair of wedges.

Jason Wu – This collection was especially lovely, with sweet little embellishments on some shoes and tops. But there was a bit of added edge with sleek leather harnesses and metal accents.

Your Own Louis Vuitton

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By Milton

Louis Vuitton’s Spring ’08 collection features shirts and skirts with

stripes of sequins circling the front and back. Like with all designer
clothing, I’m pretty confident that this collection’s price tag would
leave anyone stumped as to how such a simple design arrived at such an
inflated price.

It’s not always necessary to spend a large amount of money on a piece of
clothing you saw on the runway.  Some pieces can easily be recreated
using pieces of clothing you already own.  If you’d like you can also
purchase something similar and add little touches with embellishments to
make it look the same as the one you saw on the runway.

For example, I’ve easily recreated a piece from the Louis Vuitton Spring
collection.  You can purchase a regular solid shirt from any
department store.  Then with some sequin trims, sew it around the
shirt.  It can easily be done by hand or with a sewing machine.  It’s
just that simple!