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
Smokey purple eyes are in call this season. I love this look because it's flattering on all women and sophisticated yet playful. I like to create my purple smokey eye looks using Estée Lauder's new fall line of amazing purple shadows. 
