Fall 2008 Fashion Trends

designer: Burberry Prorsum



Style has put out their trend categories for this year's fall fashion. Let's visit a few of these categories with respective representations from the top designers.

BELLE CURVES

Peplums anyone? Designers are accentuating the waist this fall in the form of jackets, dresses and skirts with soft architectural curves reminiscent of the 1940's.

Designers (L-R,T-B): Balenciaga, Burberry Prorsum, Diane von Furstenberg, Giorgio Armani, Lanvin, Prada, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent

COUNTRY LIFE

Going ga-ga for plaid and tweed, designers are layering fabrics, shearling, and furs.

Designers (L-R,T-B): Carolina Herrera, D&G, Michael Kors, Marni, Rag & Bone, Thakoon

LONG VIEW

Accentuating a lean silhouette in mid-calf to floor-grazing in long layers of fabric, these looks are both modest yet sexy.

Designers (L_R,T_B): Akris, Carlos Miele, Derek Lam, Erin Fetherston, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Yves Saint Laurent

MINIMALIST TENDENCY

Well, we all know the minimalist fashion of the Calvin Klein brand, but others are putting on the brakes opting for a less is more look for fall as well.

Designers (L-R,T-B): Calvin Klein, Doo.Ri, Hermes, Junya Watanabe, Lanvin, MaxMara, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo

photos: Marcio Madeira

There are two more trends we'll uncover. For more information on these trends or to see more of the fashion in the trends highlighted here today, visit style.com