Fall - Winter 2008 Fashion Trends List
Fall - Winter 2008 Fashion Trends List.
It’s that time again - time to lust after luxurious fall and winter fashion as stores fill their shelves. Here’s our annual fall - winter trends list for 2008-2009, compiled from attending Fashion Week, viewing show footage online and studying what other publications have identified as well.
This season, key trends include structured black suits, luscious purple gowns, oversized tweed coats, cartoon dresses, throwback cardigans, rocker booties and gigantic bags. This list is just a start - check out images from shows at style.com and New York magazine to see complete looks, such as the one top left, by Michael Kors.
Themes & Inspiration:
tailored
maturity
rockers
form-fitting
layering
late 50’s/early 60’s
Tudors
boxy 80’s
South America
shag
futuristic
Eastern Europe
cartoons
Western
grunge
Textures & Fabrics:
wool
knit
tweed
silk
leather, pleather
cashmere
fur (we prefer faux)
patent leather
jersey
satin
velvet
Prints & Patterns:
muted checks
geometric
leopard
rich florals
Colors:
black (especially as base color)
grays - charcoal, medium gray, light gray
gold
purples - magenta, royal purple, dark purple
scarlet red
fuchsia
black & white
olive
cowboy brown
camel
royal blue
raspberry
orange
Clothing Styles:
luxe overcoats
oversized jackets
boucle jackets
boxy biker jackets
turtleneck sweaters
deep V cardigans
cropped cardigans
tunic tops
banded, twisted, overlapping tops
ruffly white blouses
fitted gowns
gowns with bell skirts
one-shoulder dresses & gowns
tunic dresses
thick ribbon dresses
oblong balloon dresses
shift dresses
strapless dresses
black sheath dresses
pencil skirts
knee length full skirts
miniskirts
wide-leg trousers
high-waisted pants
skinny pants
Accessory Styles:
berets
fedoras
Russian hats
oversized rounded plastic sunglasses
red lipstick
chunky jewelry
statement necklaces (large, unique)
giant gems
oversized totes
large doctor bags
fringe satchels
clutches
mid-length gloves
ladylike short gloves
high-waisted belts
thick belts
tights - opaque, black, gray, colored
Shoes:
below knee leather boots
booties
half bootlets
open toe “oxford” heels
open-toed shoes with tights or hosiery
pumps
platforms
metallic wedges
multi-buckle Mary Janes
Hot Designers & Collections:
Balenciaga
Burberry Prorsum
Dolce & Gabbana
Donna Karan
Hermes
Jean Paul Gaultier
Lanvin
Michael Kors
Oscar de la Renta
Roberto Cavalli
Stella McCartney
Valentino
Versace
This list will continue to be linked on the left side of the SFBayStyle site through the season so readers can keep up with all the latest trends.
From: http://sfbaystyle.typepad.com
