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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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  • Vogue UK
By Haut Fashion, 11 December 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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  • summer 2008 collections
  • Vogue UK
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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  • testimonial ads
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

Mad about Plaid… and checks

Plaid and checks

The classic fall pattern is brighter and bolder than before. I’ve seen it almost everywhere, from preppy youthful looks to “hunting club” outfits and even on cocktail dresses and delicate blouses.

A statement coat is a must have this fall so you...

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  • Vogue UK
By Haut Fashion, 29 August 2017

Folkloric Influences

Folkloric Influences

One rich source of inspiration for fashion designers is the vast cultural heritage of all countries around the world. Reinterpreting the folk costume has always been a challenging task and the folk trend comes back to attention every now and then.

...

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By Haut Fashion, 17 February 2017

Waist belt

Waist belt
Waist belt designed by Angel Jackson snakeskin-effect with light shine

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By Haut Fashion, 29 July 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

Prints and patterns: Polka Dots

Polka Dots

It seems like this season is going to be a fun one. The cheerful polka dots pattern is not a retro cliché anymore. Designers made it look modern and fresh for this season.

Now it’s all about contrast and size. The bigger the dots are…the better...

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By Haut Fashion, 5 September 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

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

Spring 2008 Trend: Sassy Cut-Outs

Sassy Cut-Outs

The latest scoop on what fashion is IN: well, it's about more skin. No, I'm not talking about mini dresses or deep cleavage. Designers gave us more reasons to work the hell out those abs: short, uber sexy dresses featuring naughty cut-outs, with focus on...

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By Haut Fashion, 15 December 2017

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

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

Style tips from Elle Deutsch

Elle Deutsch

Here are several outfit ideas from Elle Magazine (German edition), featured in January 2008 issue. This style note focuses on the spring's biggest trends that started a little bit shy in the fall: the ruffled blouse, sheer fabrics, pajama-inspired clothes...

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By Haut Fashion, 14 January 2018
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