August 2008 FIDM Style Report

Trends:

  • The swing skirt emerges as one of this season’s key looks, shown in a wide variety of fabrications worn knee length or even longer.
  • Tartan and glen plaid prints emerge as one of fall’s most popular prints, seen as the focal point on everything from shirts to pants to blazers.
  • Lace of all types and colors appear as one of this season’s most utilized fabrics, shown most often for blouses and tops or skirts in every color imaginable.
  • The color Cobalt Blue shows up for fall in a big way, utilized on everything from skirts to dresses to coats to tops in a large array of fabrics.

Accessories:

  • Printed, textured hosiery returns with a wide variety of colors and prints.
  • Large oversized bags move to the forefront for this season’s accessories, shown in satchels, totes the larger the better.
  • Ankle length booties turn up everywhere for fall footwear, shown in a variety of styles from lace-up platforms to spectators.
  • On the beauty scene, nude lipstick shades make a strong showing, teamed most often strong smoky eyes.

 

 

Trends:

  • Traditional blue blazers becomes the key must have item for fall dressing, updated in double-breasted styles.
  • Corduroy fabrics return to prominence, perfect for jackets and pants.
  • Classic camel moves to the forefront this season, seen on everything from jackets to pants.
  • Traditional paisley prints become popular for fall, popping up most frequently as a material for woven shirts.

Accessories:

  • Large oversized weekend style bags remain prominent for the fall season, seen most frequently in polished reptile or suede styles.
  • Classic penny loafers are given a fun update this season, frequently shown with a streamlined shape, no rubber soles or squared toes.
  • Woolen ties with striped details become a popular item this fall, giving off a classic preppy vibe.

 

 
 

Trends:

  • A mixture of reference from many sources: comic strips, travel souvenirs, etc. in furniture, lamp and accessory design.
  • Charming old-fashioned designs and color combinations for dinner-wear and accessories.
  • Stylized folk designs in printed fabric, offbeat accessories, mosaic tile.