UPF scarf from Eclipse? Head out to your garage and you might find you’re already harbouring one of 2020’s most fashionable accessories amongst all your random junk. Ropes being used as belts were seen on the runways of Christian Dior and Rag & Bone, although their versions are likely to be more expensive than those you could pick up at Homebase. A variety of knots, twists and styles were seen on the catwalk – some served the same purpose as a belt, but most were just present for design purposes. Another accessory which designers used to liven up their looks were bucket hats – which is great news for fishermen everywhere. “Everyone will be wearing bucket hats next Spring,” Mario Abad wrote in Paper.
Erogenous zones are getting creative. Ever desired to expose a small section of your mid-section? Head to Balmain. As for a triangle under your sternum? Oscar de la Renta, Emporio Armani and Missoni can all oblige. Even Rick Owens was keen for a cut-out-and-keep moment, in an extraordinary show that mixed twisted princess gowns with politics and giant soap bubbles in Paris’s Palais de Tokyo. Perhaps that’s the point of the new-look cut-out. The majority feel just a little “off” – not conventionally sexy, rather, unusual.
It’s common for a particular decade to surface as the major inspiration behind a collection, but when you see designer after designer send out models that look like they just stepped out of an episode of That ’70s Show, we know something’s up. What now feels almost a tad necessary among the ongoing rise of simpler bourgeois dressing is the colorful stark contrast of mod prints, bohemian layers, and retro accessories straight out of the ’70s. From Victoria Beckham’s more buttoned-up approach to Louis Vuitton’s retro minis and decadent layering, this is one decade we’re expecting fashion girls to channel from their heads (aka giant sunglasses) to their toes (aka clogs).
Sun Gloves come in One Size. The stretchy Spandex component of the fabric allows a perfect one-size-fits-all fit. The Difference is in the Fabric. The activated particles in Cocona™/37.5™ fabric increase the surface area by up to 800%. The greater surface area results in outstanding evaporative cooling and UV protection. The protection never washes out. I love these so much, I cannot live without them now. They are very comfortable, stretchy and soft. Very breathable fabric. I heard about these through a youtuber, Dr. Dray, and thought I would try them out since it’s just easier than putting sunscreen on my hands (although I know I’m still supposed to). Find extra info at Sun Gloves.
Let’s talk some spring 2020 trends in the fashion industry. Not Your Grandmother’s Crochet: Crochet is getting a cool update come spring. Think ultra-feminine dresses, polished suiting, and eveningwear that feels modern with a special touch of Grandma’s handmade crochet. As the fashion industry looks for ways to become more sustainable, there’s something special about a “trend” that embraces a slow, handmade technique that can be passed down generation after generation—a la that treasured family heirloom that lasts forever.
Our entire collection is cut and sewn here in Colorado, reducing our carbon footprint while contributing to our local economy. In every piece we design and construct, we are thoughtful of its life cycle – starting with the material we source and ending with recycling pieces to continue the sun protection properties the fabric has. And when our customers are ready to part with their eclipse, we encourage them to pass it on to a friend, donate it locally, or send it back to us and we will give it a new life (and you’ll receive a discount on your next eclipse purchase!).
It began in 2002 with a design for a knuckle-to-shoulder glove designed to protect my hands and arms in sunny Boulder, Colorado. All of my friends seemed to want a pair. Today, Eclipse has evolved into a full line of versatile, urban tech clothing and accessories, manufactured sustainably and locally in small batches. Eclipse is about freedom in simplicity. Paring down, streamlining, divesting your life of things that no longer serve you. This allows more space, mentally and physically, and therefore more freedom. Read even more details on https://eclipseglove.com/.