fashion n trends

Trends in fashion accessories are following a few very definite directions but time pieces are showing a far wider variety of fads. Retro and vintage are one of the most important trends, particularly from the 1960s and 1920s. Eclectic styles are terribly trendy. The shows that began the year revealed some interesting new fads in accessorizing.

If one must choose a single 'it' piece in jewelry, it's the wrist cuff. It's being crocheted to bring out a hippie feeling, or being made of white gold with boldly engraved artwork for a melodramatic feel from a baroque era. This means the time piece is also being used on the wrist cuff as an elegant new way to wear one's watch.

Prettiness is always important to women and no designer would gain from ignoring this preference. For this reason, the bracelet strap is still very hip at the moment, being brought out in pastel hues in line with this color spectrum fad. Pinks, lilacs or pale blues, any shade goes as long as it's ice-cream pastel.

On the other hand, vintage is another fad and replicas are being created for this purpose. They are being attached to eighties fabric belts to provide an interesting new way to wear the watch. These may be worn around the wrist but creativity is the only limit for what wearers choose to do with them.

The fashionable are becoming increasingly aware of the art of horology. Many want complex and artful time pieces on their wrists. Chronographs are thus incredibly fashionable and designers are turning them into superb pieces by adding interesting design aspects to them.

These are particularly seen in men's trends but women are also becoming aware of the value of a beautifully made watch. They are thus easily able to find the perfect pieces for themselves. Watches are key fashion accessories this season.