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Trend Watch: HOT or NOT "Fanny Pack"

Trend Watch: HOT or NOTThe infamous Fanny PackThe origin was the Native American buffalo pouch which was used instead of sewing pockets into clothing. Buffalo pouches may also be worn on the wrist or carried on the front of the chest via a neck strap or lanyard.Modern day version hit the scene in the 80's and became in Vogue in the 90's and every hip person, man or woman, had one! In 2012, calling them "belted satchels" or "hands-free bags", several designer labels sought to bring the accessory back by offering stylish and expensive designs selling for as much as $1995 and now could be become hot again? Could leather makers tool them out, add fringe and conchos? I found...

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Trend Watch: HOT or NOT

Trend Watch: Hot or Not 1) White Boots; but only if you can keep them clean 2) Gingham; what is gingham you ask? Well I asked the same question. It is a medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn. It is made of carded, medium or fine yarns, where the coloring is on the warp yarns and always along the grain. 3) Fanny Packs; super functional for hands free freedom.Do you think we will be seeing these soon hand tooled, fringed and with silver conchos? We think we might. 4) Metallics; just a hint but yes red HOTT! 5) Culottes; all summer, need I say more 6) Mules; and no not the kind you pack on....

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