2008 fashion colour is cheerful without being tawdry. The soft tones of sugar almond tints offer mellow contrasts to neon bright colours. Lemon, yellow and gold are colour trends that bring a glow of bright light to everything, especially to bags and footwear. The fashion Pantone's trendsetter tones for Spring Summer 2008 are clear and bright. Nautical and traditional looks offer navy, red and white as combinations ideally suited for both work and casual wear. The optical effects of these new arrangements of stripes and spots all add a classic edge.
For those who like understated looks, and are less fond of bright colours, then fashionable subdued colour schemes are for you. Black with white frequently adds a groomed and ladylike touch that exudes style and sophistication. Ecru browns and olives are dominant colours for safari down-dressing and tribal looks.
Top Twenty New Fashion Looks for Spring and Summer 2008
Of these top twenty fashion trends, just 3 or 4 will probably have some real impact on your wardrobe.
- VOLUME - Short full dirndl swishing skirts - Belted volume, fluid dhoti pants cropped or long
- SHOES - Colour & print, wedges, Gladiators, espadrilles, peep toes, cone wooden heels, straps
- ROMANCE - Tiered ruffles , frills and roses on skirts, dresses, tops, blouses, necklines
- LE JARDIN - BOTANICAL - DOLLY PRINTS - Retro florals, 40, 50s, 70s flower print blouses
- ARTIST BRUSHSTROKES - PAINTERLY PRINTS - Graffiti like scribbles and smears, Ombre dip/tie dyed
- FABULOUS FROCKS - Asymmetric draped dresses, tea dresses, maxi dresses
- UNDERWEAR EFFECTS - Transparent chiffons - layered sheers, see through construction dresses, jackets
- CITRUS BLOCK COLOURS - Orange, tangerine, mandarin, peach, yellow, gold, lemon, yellow, citrus green
- TRIBAL EARTH - AFRICAN Traditional prints - Earthy Asian textures, animal and feather fabrics
- TOP COLOURS - PURPLE REIGN - Violet to lilac - sugar almonds - soft tints - neon shocks
- ECLECTIC PATCHWORK - Multi coloured mixed materials in frocks, t-shirts and footwear, jarring to exquisite
- JUMPSUITS - The all in one jumpsuit go anywhere outfit, cut for evening and day, deluxe or safari style
- TROUSERS - HIGH WAIST FLARED JEANS - Coloured skinny jeans, cropped narrow jodhpurs, wide trousers
- MILITARY SAFARI - Practical pockets, easy shirt stand summer dresses, military touches
- THE NEW DENIM - DENIM BLUE - Frayed and faded with white shirts or whitework Victoriana prairie blouses
- NAUTICAL TAILORING - Blazers, trims, shoulders, tuxedo shawl collar white narrow/wide pants suits.
- AMERICANA - Traditional stripes, spots and celestial stars. Navajo and Rockabilly looks
- DECORATION - TRIMS or BRAIDS - Folkloric embroidery, cutwork, laser cutting, bead embellished fringes
- ACCESSORIES - Clutch/small handbags, cuffs, bangles, big sunglasses, scarves, skinny belts.
