| Womenswear Key Trend Summary Spring/Summer 2008 |
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Evening Pastels, Rustic Texture, Fresh and Fruity and Metalic Magic...
Evening Pastels, by Martin Dobson Mini dresses in evening fabrics both plain and print, use wide necklines, nipped in waists and collar detail to show off the best of the female figure. Colours Feminine subtle powder colours such as lemon grass, caladan and lunar rock are mixed with milky creams and highlights of aqua to create the cosmetic softness of the evening pastels palette. Fabrics Soft transparent effects created with chiffon, lightweight cottons and muslin's are pulled together with the drape of jerseys to give an ultra feminine feel for this evening inspired look.
Rustic Texture, by Martin Dobson A primitive ethnic look is paramount in this texture story - layered fullness in dresses, tops, skirts and trousers are brought together along with textured fabrics and bulky stitching to create this work wear look for S/S 08, overall easy fitting tops used with cropped wide trousers and shorts along with attention to detail in stitching and side splits give an easy feel to summer 2008.
Earthy colours such as stone, grey, bark, sand and bone are highlighted with blue hues and some pigmental tones for interest
Opaque and transparent fabrics mixed with printed and raised finishings are often used in the same layered look for effect - above all the story is one of texture, be it create through knit,crackling finishings, pleats and raised effects or open weaves on chiffon's, linens or heavier type cottons.
Fresh and Fruity, by Martin Dobson The look for the fresh and fruity Summer board is again a carry on of the volume look with layering of garments being an importent factor, round bell shaped volumes mixed with leggins and rolled up shorts and apron smock tops to create a fresh young vibrant feel for S/S 2008. Colours The fresh and fruity palette combines the newness of spring with pure white and vibrant fruity colours, softened with natural beige and stone. Fabrics Stiff weaves and open work fabrics are used to create fullness in jackets and trousers, combined with the freshness of gingham/spot cottons and abstract prints on white backgrounds are key points in the layered look for S/S 2008.
Metalic Magic by, Martin Dobson The warmth of Summer made cool with a palette of metallic coldness using neutral greyish blues made iridescent with acid sparkle and worn with easy dressing baggier silhouette is a must have palette for Spring/Summer 2008. The finishing treatments are a key factor this season. Patent leather looks combined with molten metal - they gleam like mercury and silver, precious and technical at the same time, combining the historical with the delicate to create a stunning yet wearable look to enhance the metallic magic colour palette.
Metallic shades of grey- highlighted with colours such as slate rose, tender roots and blue mist are used to reflect the light with infinite delicacy-this palette is created to bring a touch of coolness to the hot sunny days of summer.
Metallic techno fabrics pair up with delicate shades of silver lace and coated linens brought together with refined shiny jacquards to create a style to be flaunted for a Spring/Summer 2008.
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