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Fashion
Week - Fall 2008
Fashion
Week FALL 2008 : Jen's Take
A lot of sportswear, small scale prints, touches of metallic
in
everything (80's), a nod to the 40's(Diane Von Furstenberg's
ode to
Veronica Lake), 40's and 50's(Michael Kor's sexy take on the
more
demure puff skirt), 70's (Badgley Mishka channeled Bianca
Jagger's
glamorous jet set lifestyle).
The theme seems to be the lack of a theme. The power that
women hold in
choosing what looks/labels/pricepoints suit their lifestyles
is the big
story. Strength combined with femininity is a message that
comes on
strong. If 2008 is a year for change and options beyond what
we thought
possible (think a woman or Afro American in The White House),
than the
looks we saw come down the runway at Bryant Park support the
options
without any major departures that will change the course of
history.
Whether you embrace the Luxe mixes offered up by Oscar de
La Renta or
get in touch with your dark romantic side (Derek Lam), you
will
undoubtedly be able to change your looks daily without any
problem!
Fall Fashion Week 2008: Jayne's
Take
There is always more of a "fashion" story for fall
than spring simply
because women, in general, buy more for this season. The story
for 2008 is
"empowered elegance"...designers referred to strong
women in history
for inspiration and interrupted looks to support their vision.
Long gone
are the overpowering shoulder pads we once saw, but beautiful
feminine
touches in each and every collection.
Look to your waist as a key spot this season with belts of
all shapes and
sizes being emphasized and with the global warming trend finally
being
considered relevant to our lives, designers are responding
with sheer fabrics;
lace, chiffon's, and outerwear to meet their customers needs.
A cape should
definitely be in your future and look to some of the younger
designers like
TIBI and Erin Fetherston for terrific choices. And, don't
put those boots away
anytime too soon......they remain one of the key ingredients
to any
women's wardrobe!
Scenes
from the TIBI Show
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