How does one stand out in a world filled with fashion “originals”?  This question seemed to be on the mind of many a designer - from Giambatista Valli in Paris (above) to Jason Wu in New York (below).  The apparent answer?  Attention-grabbing neon colors - electric blue, fluorescent pink, and of course, acid green.  What better way to stand out than to wear a bright color that is far, far removed from the usual? 

Neons were showcased at several major shows - Badgley Mischka, Vera Wang, Celine, Yves St. Laurent, and Valentino, to name just a few.  But this season’s brights are not the gauche 80s, House-of-Holland-spawned brights so popular in last year’s nightclubs.  Instead, they are sharp, sophisticated,  ladylike and impossibly fresh.

Because of this new outlook, these neons should absolutely not be paired with one another - that look is as overdone as the decade it emerged from.  The new neons can stand on their own, as at Valli’s show, or if you would rather pair them with other shades, black and white are by far the hottest and newest choices.

Michael Kors’ sandals are perfect for a small dose of color.

To add a summery touch to any outfit, try Tory Burch’s lemon yellow tunic.

Posted on October 13th, 2007 by ashley