radhika_shru
August 19, 2009, 05:16 PM
Brace yourselves as 'slow-burning trends', such as thigh-high boots and shoulder pads, hit the big time this season.
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Biker jackets: The biker jacket has been around for a few seasons. This time around, the biker has lightened up – leathers are pared down to become form-fitting, and designers are mixing it up more than ever. At the autumn shows, designers put biker jackets with long, romantic skirts; Stella McCartney paired hers with short dresses; and Gucci’s Frida Giannini added shrunk jackets to her disco-inspired leggings. On the high street, it’s worth paying more for good leather.
Big baubles: Thanks to the designers at Lanvin, Marni and Missoni, whopping necklaces knocked the It-bag off its perch this time last year. Now they are back bigger than ever. Lanvin’s industrial-looking chokers are made from thick tubes of brass, while Oscar de la Renta has opted for more conservative charm-inspired versions.
Statement tights: Was it Lindsay Lohan who kicked off this trend with her ghoulish ripped tights last autumn? Or is it the preference for eccentric hosiery that has prompted this plethora of crazily coloured and patterned legwear? Either way, this trend is a non-starter. A McQueen harlequin puffball dress with oompa-loompa striped tights? No thanks.
Thigh-high boots: Boots were hovering well above the knee last winter thanks to Karl Lagerfeld designing it for Fendi. Against all odds, the thigh-high boot is back. This is arguably the season’s trickiest accessory – some designers have made it look totally over the top. It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Madonna pulling off Louis Vuitton’s gold, baroque-style, thigh-high platform boots, and Prada’s stiff, thigh-high gaiters would look de trop at the office.
It’s all about choosing the right pair to avoid looking like a tart or fashion victim. Search for sleek versions, like the one Katrina Kaif is wearing, or choose a flat version over flashy, high-heeled boots.
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Biker jackets: The biker jacket has been around for a few seasons. This time around, the biker has lightened up – leathers are pared down to become form-fitting, and designers are mixing it up more than ever. At the autumn shows, designers put biker jackets with long, romantic skirts; Stella McCartney paired hers with short dresses; and Gucci’s Frida Giannini added shrunk jackets to her disco-inspired leggings. On the high street, it’s worth paying more for good leather.
Big baubles: Thanks to the designers at Lanvin, Marni and Missoni, whopping necklaces knocked the It-bag off its perch this time last year. Now they are back bigger than ever. Lanvin’s industrial-looking chokers are made from thick tubes of brass, while Oscar de la Renta has opted for more conservative charm-inspired versions.
Statement tights: Was it Lindsay Lohan who kicked off this trend with her ghoulish ripped tights last autumn? Or is it the preference for eccentric hosiery that has prompted this plethora of crazily coloured and patterned legwear? Either way, this trend is a non-starter. A McQueen harlequin puffball dress with oompa-loompa striped tights? No thanks.
Thigh-high boots: Boots were hovering well above the knee last winter thanks to Karl Lagerfeld designing it for Fendi. Against all odds, the thigh-high boot is back. This is arguably the season’s trickiest accessory – some designers have made it look totally over the top. It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Madonna pulling off Louis Vuitton’s gold, baroque-style, thigh-high platform boots, and Prada’s stiff, thigh-high gaiters would look de trop at the office.
It’s all about choosing the right pair to avoid looking like a tart or fashion victim. Search for sleek versions, like the one Katrina Kaif is wearing, or choose a flat version over flashy, high-heeled boots.