Circle Gets the Square!

First, a look back: Fendi’s concentric circle dress from Spring 2008 at right.

GOOSE EGG: Sometimes, a big zero is all you need!
At left, one of many surreal runway looks from Maison Martin Margiela
Credits: ballet studio photo by Mark Seliger, courtesy Fellow Fashionista The Dapper Kid. Runway images are Spring 2009 via style.com unless otherwise noted.
Fendi
Mulberry
Marc Jacobs
MULTIPLE SHAPES
Oversize polka dots with a sheer overlay and a plaid topper at Zero Maria Cornejo
Photo via nymag.com.
Marni
SQUARE DETAILS
A lovely silk square bias at Nanette Lepore
Catherine Holstein
Vera Wang
Cynthia Rowley
Devi Kroell
Antonio Berardi ... subtle squares add interest to this crisp white ensemble.
Donna Karan square jewel-detail skirt
DELICIOUS DOTS
Even couturiers are doing the polka!
At left: CC absolutely adores the painterly effect of this belted Sabyasachi jacket
Overlapping circles on a chiffon blouse at Jaeger London
Elio Berhanyer, via vogue.es
Duro Olowu polka-dot pants
House of Holland
Reem Acra
Christian Dior
RAISED PYRAMIDS
Runway: Oscar de la Renta
Get the look: Lauren Moffatt metallic print jacket, at revolveclothing.com




GEOMETRICIZED ACCESSORIES
3.1 Phillip Lim
Zac Posen
Matthew Williamson
Balenciaga Lattice City classic tote, exclusively at barneys.com - so Tetris Chic!
Burberry Baby Beaton Bag, at neimanmarcus.com
Lucky Brand patchwork hobo, at victoriassecret.com
Jessica Simpson Hask open toe pump with circle cut-outs, at solestruck.com.
Burberry check tile platform sandal, at neimanmarcus.com.
Mimi Holliday by Damaris Petrus bra. Visit net-a-porter.com to buy the set!
Square Bangles are Hip!
Runway inspiration at right: Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2009
Steven Shein wood bangle, at pixiemarket.com
FROCKS GET SQUARED AWAY AND CIRCLED UP!
Runway love at left: Giles
Get the Giles gradation look for less with this Forever 21 frock!
Diane von Furstenberg Jovana Lurex dress, at net-a-porter.com
Off-the-shoulder silk dress, at victoriassecret.com
Tucker tunic dress - would be perfect belted! Visit tobi.com
At right: First Snow Fall dress, available at lulus.com. CC loves the name of this frock, and the variety in dot size...
Tell CC: do you wear polka-dots?

Have any square-embellished items in your wardrobe?
CC is quite taken with this bold Marni necklace from net-a-porter.com.

If you are so inclined, take a look back at CC's previous circle and square posts!

Squaring Off

Designers are in agreement on one thing: it's hip to be square!

The motif finds multiple expression in this Emilio Pucci beaded dress, for purchase at net-a-porter.com. The billowy sleeves are a nice counterpoint to the static design.

Vera Wang keeps it simple, with a single stone embellished square on this silk tie-waist gown. Go to shopbop.com.

Square accessories are also dancing onto the scene!

Couture Carrie is drawn to this LIP Mythic watch because it combines two trends in one: the white timepiece (hello, Chanel!) and the focus on geometric shapes. Note the various circles circumscribed in the rounded square face. Complexity of design meets spareness of color. Available at Barneys New York.

Well, it doesn't get anymore graphic than this: the Pierre Hardy black patent patent heel with flattened white cube adornment. Talk about a square toe! These arty pumps are available at aloharag.com. But perhaps they warrant a trip to the new Aloha Rag SOHO store, inspired by the uber-popular website! (Btw, move fast because they are on sale!)

Another way to wear the trend? On your wrist! CC is crushing on this Yochi square Lucite bracelet, for purchase at ravinstyle.com.

Last, but certainly not least: this adorable Marni satin-framed clutch. Go to net-a-porter.com. Let's bring back the coin purse, y'all!