Womenswear 2008/2009
Key looks: Vintage Cuts, High Boots, Military-Inspired Coats, Oversized Knitwear, Vests, Grey, Metallic Colours, Pencil Skirts, Charm Necklaces, Cashmere Gloves, Skirt Suit, Heels. The Shoes The shoes of the season are jewelled flats, stylish ankle-skimmers and over-the-knee statement boots. Folk Prints are opulent, colours are rich and fur and fringing are back. It's all about folk-inspired foho looks and bohemian pieces in luxury materials. Layering Peek-a-boo: Master the art of "reveal-and-conceal" with lightweight layering. Mix unexpected fabrics and wear as many thin layers as you desire. The Accessories Jewellery goes supersized and welcome the return of the fingerless gloves and opera length gloves. Statement Coats From origami folds to structured necklines, this season's coats know how to make an impact. Look for a statement colour and shape rather than a statement print. Heritage Say hello to the resurrection of prim and proper dressing, tartan checks and military peplum jackets. Country inspired checks, tartans and plaids are everywhere this season. Keep it tonal and keep it simple. Too much of this trend is a fashion faux pas. Black Lace gives black a sophisticated edge while maxi lengths and high necks mean the soft Goth makes a resurgence in fashion. Mix lace with denim for a dressed down look. Menswear 2008/2009 Men: Knitwear, Grey, Black, White, Elegant, Big Scarves, Cropped Jackets, Race Overalls, Silver Sneakers, Hats, Unexpected Flashes of Bright Colour. Fashion today is more about calmness than flash. Things are timeless at the moment, or you want them to be. Country Gents Team up smart jackets with jeans and soft knitwear. Wear converse style trainers with elegant jackets. Mix tweeds, denims and knitwear. Purple Purple with cream and raspberry with shades of grey are few of the combinations you can try. Knits and shirts are always the safest way to add colour under a jacket. A leather jacket in colour dark purple is a winter must have. Got the Blues Seek fantasy and escapism in your garments. Go to a by gone time where style was everything. It’s still ok to be casual but elegance is everything this season. Three piece Suits Think George Clooney with gel backed hair and a well cut three piece suit. Look to Old Hollywood for inspiration. Grooming Polished is all the rage - uber grooming is back. The hair, the face even the nails!
