July 22, 2008

Fall Fashion

Fall fashion is here and is taking over the racks of stores everywhere. The outfits shown on the runways this spring and summer have traveled off the runways and into stores everywhere. Among the trends to be big this fall are ruffles, floral prints, classic plaid, pleats, lace, statement coats, and big, bold, jewelry. During fall fashion week ’08 this year in NYC ruffles, floral prints, plaid, pleats, and vibrant hues were all the rage for this coming season. A great example of the pleat and ruffle trend is the BCBG show in New York, where many of the dresses and jackets had delicate ruffles around the neckline. Many of the dresses and coats also featured pleating in the skirts and around the neckline. Another show the featured the ruffle trend was the Valentino collection in Paris (see left), dresses and blouses featured big dramatic ruffles. Plaid also made a statement in many shows, including the Marc by Marc Jacobs show. Floral prints made a splash in the Matthew Williamson show. Dresses, jackets, you name it. Clothes were covered in bright colorful floral prints and flowery accents. Vibrant fall colors were a staple in many designers’ shows. Some of the more prominent colors were red, purple, royal blue, and orange. Also in Milan this year lace and statement coats were big on the runways. A great example of how statement coats made a splash on the runway is the Missoni Fall 2008 show, where big dramatic coats were constant on the runway. A great place to find lace this year was the Prada Fall 2008 show where lace was the main theme. Everything from skirts to dresses, to blouses were made of colorful lace. And last but not least was the jewelry from Paris. All around Paris designers were featuring huge standout necklaces. Many of the necklaces were huge and chunky, while other longer styles were piled on (see right). These are the main trends to look for when shopping for your fall wardrobe. Check back to find out how to take these trends from Runway to Hallway and incorporate them into your fall wardrobe. Also look for places to find these trends for great.

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