Bubble
- as it may now be known as the cocoon or puff is not only designed for dresses,
it moves into skirts and coats.
Oversizing
– everything from slouchy trousers to titanic tops. Yards and Yards
of fabric provide comfort and protection.
Layering
- oversized knits, legwarmers, double cardigans and long scarves.
Metallic
– is heavy for autumn/winter [a/w] for lames, brocade and other shiny fabric
covering day, evening wear and outerwear.
Fur
– how will we cope? Whichever side of the debate we are on - Fur is back,
wild and big. Half fabric, half fur but still having a luxurious look. If it’s
what you want. Colourway fuchsia, midnight blue and champagne. Echoed for continuing
into s/s ’07. Trims are bigger and bolder. Collars, cuffs, hems and front
edges.
Napoleonic –
since Marie Antoinette was announced [movie release Oct. ’06 with Sofia Coppola]
designers have been exploring trends of 18th century dress, hence Napoleonic.
Dashing Gold embellishment, sharp tailored jackets adorned with big brass buttons.
80’s
- designers cut a clean silouette of the 80’s and toyed with the idea
os shape. Possibilities of texture and layering. Colours predominantly dark with
occasional glimises if brilliant flashes of colour. Fashion is moving into an
intriguingly new direction.
Tartan
– for a bold statement. Romantic Highland flings, castles in the mist or
London street style. Fabric to celebrate our heritage and tradition.
Beauty
– Bright ruby lips, lined lips. Nude nail polish. Long lashes. Heavy, non
twisted eye brows. Tough chic side parting.
