The affair between eclecticism and refinement continues.
If last season could be summed up as the summer of love, then Fall/Winter 2008 represents a different throwback to the '70s. An updated approach to separates dressing means that women have the freedom to look strong and feel feminine.
This reference point is shaping fashion in broadly wearable ways and the upshot is that rules are far less rigid. Choose the best hemline for you - long, short or even asymmetrical. Opt for a modern tailoring - think broadened shoulders - or romantic soft silhouettes defined by elongated layering and gentle volume. Tempered pastel tones have just as much relevance as precious-metal greens and blues or vamp crimsons.
The newest message of all is that fashion is becoming more climate neutral. Pairing chiffon or satin with tweed and felted fabrics hints, not only at a juxtaposition between masculine and feminine, but a desire to invert preconceived notions about warmer and cooler weights. Lace, once thought of as a fabric for formal occasions, not only extends its use to daywear but also enters the realm of seasonless.
Personality can be expressed through a kaleidoscope of colours, Pop Art influences and animal prints. Texture and surface detail, be it ruffles or treated leathers, will define the standout pieces. There are more opportunities than ever to adorn the neck and waist.
Through a '70s lens, fashion takes on a free spirit. In a contemporary context, fashion is about reinterpreted basics. Looking to the future, fashion will be represented by technical innovation combined with exceptional details.
Every piece has a story. Make it yours.
