Paris fashion trends strong, safe and sombre
Is jewellery the new handbag? A shift to bold accessories have some believing that after handbags and shoes, this will be the next area that designers turn into must-have status symbols. Here are some other Parisian trends for fall 2008: TOP IT OFF: The hat comes back big, bold and sometimes sculptural. CUFF ME: Necklaces, cuffs and bracelets are oversized and arty. Dries Van Noten went one step further, cleverly stringing bangles onto a necklace.
WARRIOR WOMAN: She is strong, brave and dressed for battle in savage fur and rough-edged leather. BACK TO BLACK: After a colourful spring, things are looking safe and sombre for fall. Black is layered, slit and inset with metallic panels. ’80s REVIVAL: Another decade makes a comeback with peplums, swing shapes and skintight dresses. However the ’60s and ’70s are in the air, too.