Forecast
in Fashion
2008
will be Fantasy and Art.
This is
the year of extreme colours and designs. Imaginations will be
unleashed. Designers and houses that holds on to the established
looks will fall by the way side. Almost unlimited choices of
materials from new and cutting edge textile
manufacturing makes possible new trends not seen before.
For
the
Fall/Winter 2006 the trend that barely got off the ground in 2005
will continue to flourish. This is the retro look of the 1920's and
1930's. With a touch of Edwardian, Bolero and Russian Style Blazers.
Blazers will be tight and of the same material as the skirt although
in a much lighter or darker colour. Worn with a contrasting
undershirt. The Russian look, with heavy Furs and low heeled boots
will be in vogue for those who can afford it. The military style
Jackets will make a comeback in more feminine colours in a bolero
style cut. Floral and lacy dresses will still be around with the
accent on Edwardian or Russian style collar worn with heavy chokers.
White will dominate other colours
in late 2006 and early 2007. The cut will be utilitarian in
bolero
style. Tight fitting with a touch of career/business look. School
girl cuts will hit the streets for the casual crowd.
Black will
still be the colour of choice for evening wear or a night on the town.
Velvet
Jackets with Lace Trims worn with skintight pants in Russian or German
military style Boots will turn heads this coming season.
Fashion taste will lean toward the unique
and themed look. To be different or at least not exactly similar to the mass
produced style that spews out of the vast factories of China. These are not
sweatshops of yesteryears. These are highly modern and high tech industries
able to manufacture goods in unprecedented quantity and style.
Casual mix and match, patches, tears,
scrapes and scruffs are passé. Fashion will reflect the level of income and
status enjoyed in society. Body fitting dresses and skirts and revealing
cuts in diaphanous or lacy trim will be more popular.
Retro
Prints have made a comeback and will still be a strong influence in the
coming years. However, it will be in more subdued leaning towards natural
shades of brown and green in a more flowing computer aided designs.
Paris Fashion
Week
This
season the focus is on accessories, led by Louis Vitton, with almost
all their models carrying their signature handbags. Followed
closely by Chriatian Lacroix.
Barbara
Pui, Christian Lacroix, Sophia Kokosalaki and Chanel showed short
short skirts. Kenzo with a rainbow of colours in flowing
lines.
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