“Accessories are selling better than ever for fall, and the customer is embracing color,” ...

“... Whether she’s wearing opaques, sheers, socks, or fishnets, it’s all about color on the leg.”

Cooler temperatures and autumn’s vibrantly painted landscape instill a sense of intrigue and discovery, a precursor to the myriad of events yet to be refined in the coming months. Apparel and accessories alike transcend and transform as we encounter these seasonal trends. “Accessories are selling better than ever for fall, and the customer is embracing color,” offers Irenka Jakubiak, editor in chief for Accessories magazine. “Whether she’s wearing opaques, sheers, socks, or fishnets, it’s all about color on the leg.”

Women’s fashions include a variety of menswear silhouettes with a flare for femininity.  Suit patterns and accessories feature a diverse pattern of plaids, tweeds, and herringbone.  Accompanying legwear items include tights in sweater patterns, back seamed hosiery and figure enhancing products.

Regarding shades of color, pink will remain prevalent, however, and richer, darker tones will move to the forefront. The green family will feature hues of avocado and even chartreuse. Yellow, electric blue, orange, red, and gold are popular, particularly in the junior market. Jakubiak and other key fashion experts agree that prints and patterns are equally as important as colors in legwear. Military, embroidery, polka dots, flowers and art nuveou designs adorn the full gamut along with a continuation of animal safari, snake and other reptilian species.

Having all these options available can make shopping a rewarding experience and the accessory departments more interesting, but it is up to our industry to position hosiery as a fun, fashion accessory.

Jakubiak asserts the fact that not only does the customer need to be told what to wear, perhaps more importantly, she needs to be shown how to wear it.

Back to New Product Page