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Asian influences

Ethnic accents continue to be a strong presence in fashion, merging into a globetrotter look. Spring 2008 means the revival of Asian influences brought forward into an eclectic mix: obi-style belts at Alessandro Dell'Acqua, variations on the Mao collar at 6267, Max Mara and Prada (and not only), silky fabrics, dragon prints and calligraphic motifs, kimono tops, caftan coats and cheongsam dresses. Designers took all this traditional elements from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean culture and created feminine, relaxed looks.

Asian Accents

Left to right: 6267, Alessandro Dell'Acqua and Malo.

Down: Rubin Singer, Martin Grant, MaxMara, Yohji Yamamoto and Prada.

Tribal patterns, with primarily bold Afro prints in black, white and yellow-ochre, are another strong theme for spring 2008 fashion. Loose tunics, flowing maxi dresses or tight and flirty short dresses, mini skirts in colorful prints are teamed with chunky, straps platform sandals and turban-like head wear.

Tribal Prints

Left to right: Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Etro and Just Cavalli.

Down: Just Cavalli, Ohne Titel, Oscar de la Renta and Tracy Reese.

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By Haut Fashion , 18 December 2017

Painterly Abstraction

Abstract prints

After borrowing rich colors from brilliant painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer for their fall 2007 collections, designers kept an artistic mood and, for spring 2008, they came up with one of kind abstract painterly prints. This trend brings forward a...

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  • Vogue UK
By Haut Fashion, 11 December 2017

New York Top Three Spring 2008 Collections

Marc By Marc Jacobs

All my favorite New York collections seamed to be influenced by "Charlie's Angels " era, the wild seventies.

Marc Jacobs did a good job with its second collection, marc by marc…Strong colors and...

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  • Gemma Ward.
By Haut Fashion, 9 October 2017

Tomáš Medek is playing with our imagination

Tomáš Medek, Pollen artwork

Tomáš Medek's futuristic sculptures are intriguing, unique, multi-shaped and they look, without exception, as taken from outer space. But what we like most is that Medek manages to create these beautiful pieces of art from heavy-handed...

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By Haut Fashion, 13 April 2018

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Peep Toe Espadrilles

Online shopping can be a bit of a problem sometimes, you know. It takes a lot of time to browse through all those online stores that keep coming up and maybe you don't get the best of what you could because don't have an overview of the online market. And...

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By Haut Fashion, 21 January 2018

London Top Three Spring 2008 Collections

Aquascutum

Matthew Williamson's spring show told the story of a stylish nomad woman traveling around the world while keeping her cool, urban appeal. Ethnic details such as Indian beads and pearls, Mayan patterns or African raffia trim came along with more...

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  • Gemma Ward.
By Haut Fashion, 9 October 2017

Spring fashion trends: Android Look

Android Look

The news this season is the Android Look, aka Space Age or Space Odyssey trend as I have seen it mentioned in many fashion magazines and websites.

Android Look

The key word to...

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By Haut Fashion, 8 February 2017

Lena Criveanu Spring/Summer 2008

Lena Criveanu Spring/Summer

This is only the forth signature collection for Romanian designer Lena Criveanu and she is already considered one of the most valuable names in Romanian fashion. Among the top three, I'd say. After her debut in 2006, her career went sky high, the designer...

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By Haut Fashion, 2 February 2018

Milan Top Three Spring 2008 Collections

Alberta Ferretti

Alberta Ferretti is one of my favorite designers as, no matter the main theme of the season is, she always manages to bring forward romance and softness. Her lovely collection for spring 2008 was inspired by Ancient Rome: draped...

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  • Gemma Ward.
By Haut Fashion, 11 October 2017

The Plaid Trend

Plaid Trend

Britt chic plaid pattern is a classic fall feature. That shouldn’t stop you from wearing it in the summer season.

Until fall comes make sure you have at least one new plaid piece in your wardrobe as they will be everywhere:...

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By Haut Fashion, 16 July 2017

Spring Trends: Romantic Mood

Romantic Mood

Romantic mood has always been a strong trend in fashion, trying, along the years, on new styles, shapes and silhouettes. This season’s romantic trend has a more dramatic approach. Floral is the new keyword. Huge flower appliqué...

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By Haut Fashion, 11 February 2017

What is art all about

Eduardo Rubio painting

If you ask Mexican artist Eduardo Rubio what is art about, he will surely answer you he doesn't believe in a definitive theory and that modern art does not rely on creation, but on the unique artistic characteristics used to make a fresh but lasting...

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By Haut Fashion, 18 April 2018

Paris Top Three Spring 2008 Collections

Stella McCartney

There was a fun pajamas party at Stella McCartney. Her latest collection showed pretty and wearable clothes in a very laid-back, signature style with a smart adjustment of the season's trends: flowing seventies (again, seventies!)...

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  • Gemma Ward.
By Haut Fashion, 12 October 2017

Bold stripes are in!

Bold stripes

Sure, pinstripes are still fashionable, suitable for business attire or for a forties style chic outfit.

Bold stripes

But the big news is this: bold, colourful, shiny stripes look very stylish. They were seen on jackets, dresses,...

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By Haut Fashion, 25 August 2017

Sporty Glam Look

Sporty Glam Look

The Adidas-like leggings at Marni were the first sign of a new sporty yet glamorous look.

Sporty Glam Look

Like everything in fashion right now, there has to be a little bit of glamour. This season fashion designers, well at...

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By Haut Fashion, 14 February 2017

Pop-art satire of Ion Barladeanu

Ion Barladeanu

Life hasn't been kind with Romanian artist Ion Barladeanu. During the communist regime he worked as grave digger and doorman, and after year 1989 he was reduced to a homeless condition. And, despite his incredible talent, his life didn’t...

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By Haut Fashion, 22 April 2018
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