Maiden Voyage

Let me preface this post by saying that the anniversaries of tragedies excite me like nobody's business- and, truly it is nobody's business, but I thought since you, reader, and I are getting acquainted I might as well get it out there before you start noticing patterns. I've been looking forward to the 100th anniversary of the Titanic since about the age of nine.




AND IT'S HERE!



While I'm not quite certain how the world would feel about the ship if its story hadn't been turned into one of the most successful films of all time, the fact remains that the name that was conflated with "unspeakable tragedy" 99 years ago is now probably the English word most evocative of glamour and romance.
One prediction I can make with a fair amount of certainty is that the theatrical re-release of Titanic- along with the upcoming centennial of the ship's maiden voyage- will spark a Megatrend to last long past the 24 month life-cycle. Glamour.

Now, being a young gal myself, I completely understand how one might end up in tattered clothes and worn boots just about every day of the week, but I feel like it's just gone a bit too far. When did buying brand new clothes pre-tattered become acceptable?

FreePeople and Urban Outfitters do the messin' so you don't have to

Aside from the whole being-the-most-infamous-maritime-accident-in-history thing, the Titanic was pretty glamorous overall. The size and interior of the ship are the very definition of luxury and it's passengers dressed, wined and dined to match:

I don't fully expect everyone to dress in clothes directly inspired by the 1910s, but I do expect that this occasion will spark an interest in glamour and reignite the flame of fabulosity. Girls will wear more skirts, pants of light twills and linen, day dresses and get rid of the shaggy, Cochella look. Teals, peaches and golden rods will be in many a girl's wardrobe. Items inspired by old world vintage, travel, world maps will also see a peak in interest this year. I think we'll also be seeing more of accessories and interior spaces influenced by the ship as well.

Glamour Gals

Interiors

Accessories