Trend Predictions for 09

[rhiian]

ok so i don't know if anyone knows but I study textiles as one of my many subjects and part of the coursework is to write up trends predictions so though i'd share mine with you

Colours:
Causal; -> neons, bright and bold ones, the stand out factor. Have an unusual piece to hand such as bright trousers with a black top.

denim is making a bit of a comeback but dont try and over do it. a simple jacket or dark jeans will do.
Surprisingly knitted garments are on the up. Everythign from hats to jumpers.
formal/less casual -> SILVER. in past years items such as silver or gold leggings have been fails, so dont make that mistake. Purple is also going to be a big hit

Shapes
flared trousers are making a subtle comeback. Not as big as the last time but a sort baggy feel is coming into fashion. Layering and mixing combinations is a popular idea too.

Jewels n bling -> silver jewelery is a must have. be creative with ur jewelerry too. dont just wear one - wear a few! it can be quite easy to over do it so try and make it look like you have a casade of chaos coming from your neck large rings are still popular. Beads too.

Images:

[Elliot Kane]

Heeeey I know the girl in that bottom pic! ;D

Love your 'cascade of chaos' line, too! ;D

[Hildor]

I don't like any of it...seems like it will be a bad year for me then

[rhiian]

^ oh but hildor i'm sure u'd look dashing a pair of neon pink skinnies and a big purple jumper

[Hildor]

Hahaha I bet I do ;D

[Galadriel]

I see a lot of dark colors in the stores as well. Black is black again people! But I prefer the bright colors though, purple and oker (sp?) are also the trend for '09.
I just hope that the retro look with the big circles and dots and flowers are gone though, it looks good on a tall skinny girl but not at all on girls with too many "love handles" if you catch my drift It only makes them look even bigger.
The '80 look is one I like, big baggy jumpers and leggings with black boots underneath.