Comfy Chic at the Santana Row Summer Fashion Shows

Fashion is no longer in conflict with comfort. This year's summer trends are coming out in relaxed silhouettes, as presented at Saturday's Santana Row Summer Fashion Shows.

Skinny jeans are gone. In their place are palazzo (wide-leg) pants and straight-leg capris from high-end brands such as Calypso St. Barth, Free People, Chico's, Tommy Bahama, Smith Alder and Anne Fontaine.

Shirts and blouses also come in loose-fit cuts, some with uneven high-low hems which render a slimming effect.

While refreshing fluidity describes most of the shows, Diesel sets itself apart by presenting dark-colored miniskirts or shorts with black hiking boots.

Another notable color scheme derived from the shows is a combination of navy blue and lime green, departing from last summer's ocean blue and bright coral.

Icebreaker Touchlab, Splendid and Flying Lizard Designs are the brands that feature the navy blue and lime green combo.

Adding to the palette of the shows is a Ted Baker London dress --- a mostly white sheath with pink and orange flowers printed along its sides.

The shows on Saturday afternoon also included men's and children's fashion. Some child models walked down the runway with their adult counterparts, winning applause from the audience.

What excited the audience most, however, was the appearance of Vernon Davis from the 49ers at the end of the shows. In a Gucci gray plaid suit, he smilingly danced around with the models to end the shows on a high note.

Saturday's fashion fiesta at Santana Row didn't end with the shows. After parties took place in stores such as Anne Fontaine, Calypso St. Barth, Scotch and Soda, C Wonder, Donald J Pliner, and Gucci. Special discounts were offered.
A portion of the sales will benefit the Vernon Davis Foundation for the Arts, created by the athlete/artist/philanthropist to promote art education and art appreciation among youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.