Spring - Summer 2008 Fashion Trends
Somewhere between when fashion week ends and mailbox overflow begins each fall and spring, we publish a list that highlights the major trends from the collections for that season. The list gets edited and updated as the magazines come out and prevailing trends arise. Here is spring - summer 2008...
themes/inspiration:
African safari
British punk
art deco
impressionist movement
modified military
textures/fabrics:
satin
ruffles
chiffon
cotton
bows
prints:
abstract floral
sparkly
stars
mod
jagged
antique upholstery
black & white variations
colors:
white
light/muted gray
beige/khaki
navy
yellows (all shades - light, banana, bumblebee, mustard)
red (all shades)
orange (also all shades in brighter tones)
cream
black
grape
melon
lime green
turquoise
lavender
pastels
clothing styles:
deep V tops & jackets
baggy jackets
sleeveless jackets
collarless jackets
shrunken jackets
white suits
evening jumpsuits
translucent tops
wide notch collared blouses
boat-neck tops & dresses
one-shoulder dresses
shift dresses
belted dresses
shirt dresses
full mini-skirts
straight below-knee skirts
baggy capris
baggy pants
accessory styles:
hats - 30's and 40's style
fedoras
statement necklaces
long, thin gloves
large doctor bags
shiny exotic bags
patched leather bags
wide belts
t-strap shoes
mule-booties
peep-toe booties
ankle-strap "gladiator style" sandals
patterned wedges
gigantic, odd-shaped heels
hair & make-up styles:
sleek hair
short, poufy hair
make-up utilizing lots of color (limes, lavenders, etc.)
hot designers/collections:
Burberry Prorsum
Chado Ralph Rucci
Christian Dior
Derek Lam
Donna Karan
Dries Van Noten
Gambattista Valli
Gucci
John Galliano
Lanvin
Louis Vuitton
Marc Jacobs
Oscar de la Renta
Prada
Proenza Schoeler
Stella McCartney
Valextra
Viktor & Rolf
Yves St. Laurent
Zac Posen
Sarah Granger is Editor in Chief of SFBayStyle.
(Note: We will have a link on the left bar of the site through next summer so readers can keep up with all the latest trends.)
What exactly is "impressionist" style?
Posted by: MinnesotaMom | January 01, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Like French Impressionist art - think Monet - abstract, blurred florals. They're really beautiful.
Posted by: Sarah Granger | January 01, 2008 at 11:48 AM
gladiator sandals? yuck!
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Posted by: Lisa | June 14, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Gladiator sandals are a BIG no-no in my books! YUCK!
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