tone of red, so it’s just logical.” Aim for a similar tone: If your red is a “blue” red, then pair with a pink in the same color family.

■ Brown and black: “This was another no-no. But brown, which can be anything from camel to tan to chocolate, can be quite beautiful when put against black,” she says. ■ Stripes and polka dots. Think patchwork quilt: “The key is color—and the same holds true with clothing.” A subtly striped suit, solid shirt, and dotted tie will work for men, but there must be a color connection. ■ Silver and gold. Wear an item with both metals. “This gives you the ability to wear any other jewelry.”

PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT . . .

■ garments that heat our extremities, monitor blood pressure, power laptops, and convert sunlight into electricity

■ GPS-equipped attire

■ clothing with built-in insect repellents

■ “welded” fabrics with no visible seams

WOMEN WANT . . .

■ fashions impacted by world news. “Clothing and accessories are becoming more in tune to the environment and politics, both in color palette and utility,” says Sasha

Iglehart, Glamour’s deputy fashion director. Look for biodegradable clothing and “street warrior” looks with tough, practical fabrics like khaki and denim.

■ new au naturel: socks and scarves made from corn-based yarn and clothing made of plant sugars, bamboo, and crab

shells.

■ handbags as large as luggage

■ antitheft handbags, to stop pickpo ckets. A scanner, similar to a door’s security entry system, opens the bag’s lock.

■ exaggerated looks: big sleeves, wide pants, and overwhelming accessories

MEN ARE MOVING TOWARD . . .

■ soft, plush coats made from angora, fur, and cashmere. “This creates a personal retreat from the stress-filled world,” says Stephen Watson, fashion director for Men’s Vogue. ■ “childlike” colors: pale yellow, baby blue, and pink. “These colors subconsciously calm the mind,” says Watson.