Friday, September 12

TOP 10 Fall 2008 Trends

FALL 2008 TREND REPORT

Tartan, Plaid, & Check prints
Tartan has flooded the Fall 2008 runways, including Peter Som, Thakoon, Nanette Lepore & Carolina Herrara.
Photo: Tartan on the Nanette Lepore runway


Chunky Knitwear (Boleros, Cardigans & Jackets)
Examples: Nicole Miller, Alexander Wang, & Donna Karan
Photo: Chunky handknit, Nicole Miller


Autumn hues are all about green and purple.
Examples: Michael Kors, Derek Lam, DVF
Photo: Michael Kors Runway

Organic prints inspired by nature and the elements
Examples: Badgley Mischka, J. Mendel, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Photo: Badgley Mischka gown



Art Deco
Examples: Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Missoni
Photo: Missoni

The Urban Edge. Metropolitan inspired pieces with a feminine touch.
Examples: Burberry, Rag & Bone
Photo: Burberry

The Taste of Decadence.Think embroideries, satin, and bold colors. Luxury is a fall classic.
Examples: Vera Wang, Oscar De La Renta, Hermes
Photo: Vera Wang

Jewel tones. Bedazzled looks. Stand out in these fabulous colors.
Examples: Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui
Photo: Alice + Olivia

Minimalism. Simplicity at it’s best. Sometimes less is more.
Examples: Issac Mizarahi, Charlotte Ronson, Narciso Rodriguez
Photo: Charlotte Ronson

Sexy Tights
As seen on the runways of Betsey Johnson and Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Photo: Check out Vivienne Westwood’s star-filled tights

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