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Asian influences
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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By Haut Fashion, 11 December 2017

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 trends: 80s Mania

Spring trends: 80s Mania

I don’t know what to think of this trend, it’s really annoying. It’s like all those awful, ugly clothes I was forced to see or wear in my childhood years are now back to haunt me.

Ok, leggings…are ok, but only in black, grey or navy. Also sequins...

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By Haut Fashion, 18 February 2017

Plaids are IN for spring 2008

Plaid trend

Plaids are no longer fall season prints. In fact I saw many fashion rules being dashed these past few season and that's a good thing, right? That's what it's all about, a permanent change and reinterpretation. I very much like this doll...

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By Haut Fashion, 16 January 2018

The Toga Dress

Toga Dress

Not only Alberta Ferretti was inspired by Ancient Rome for her spring 2008 collection. Many other designers sent on the runway their own versions over the classics. The last season's one-shoulder dress became lovely draped toga-like tunics, mini dresses...

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By Haut Fashion, 13 December 2017

Diva Magazine's spring 2008 top looks

Diva Magazine

I brought home from Vienna several fashion magazines including Diva, an Austrian publication. And I'm so glad I bought it as it features amazing pictures. You can see them here and here. The magazine also has a look book...

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By Haut Fashion, 17 January 2018

Shine like A Star

Shine

This spring season comes with a new fashion look: clothes that make you shine like a star, literally.

Sparkling encrustations and appliqué on dresses, tops and jackets was seen on catwalk, throughout many spring...

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By Haut Fashion, 11 March 2017

The posh ladies of Peggy Wolf

In Bloom illustration by Peggy Wolf

After studying Fashion Design for five years German artist Peggy Wolf decided that she loved drawing fashionable women more than making clothes for them. So after graduation in 2004 she began doing freelance illustration...

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By Haut Fashion, 5 November 2019

Mixing patterns

Mixing patterns

These are just a few examples of this fall’s eclectic trend. Never thought you could wear more than one printed piece? Where look how all our fashion no-no’s have been dashed this season.

Some fashion editors call this look “the...

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By Haut Fashion, 23 September 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

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

Flapper style

Flapper style

I was wondering when this extraordinary era in fashion history will come to designers attention. This spring the flapper dress is a romantic tribute for the roaring 20’s.

The shiny, silky, low-waist dress is perfect for a jazzy night out. For...

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By Haut Fashion, 18 March 2017

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

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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

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
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