Spring 2008 Trend Report
With Spring & Summer fast approaching, I can't wait to fill you in on what's in store! From my travels, I've arranged snapshots
of the latest Spring 2008 Fashions that you can view using our NYGÅRD Fashion View Master. Just one click rotates the Trend Reel
& takes you on a visual spin of the hottest new looks. You won't miss a beat on Fashion because the best of Colour, Fabric &
Silhouette is spotlighted for each trend, along with links to our fantastic Collections so you can shop each trend quickly & easily!
Leisure Lesson
Active & casual chic elevate in Fashion, influencing urban looks with ready-for-anything ensembles. Laid-back touches & sportif accents abound as coordinated layers offer comfy weekend style with travel-ready appeal & functional features. For the weekday, jackets & trousers soften in shape & casual separates mix into the look for a fresh perspective on 9 to 5 dressing.
Colour
Black contrasts with white & bold blue in athletic designs from colour block schematics to speedy stripes. Casual separates are energized with solid bursts of kelly green, admiral red & sport navy.
Fabric
Technical fabrics with performance power like wickable shirting are key for busy lifestyles & active weekends. Denim continues as a casual staple but for extreme versatility, soft knits, jersey & cotton twill offer an effortless transition into the weekend.
Silhouette
Strict suiting shapes relax to work double-duty as weekend pieces. Look to get-up-&-go tunics, casual knits, fuller-leg trousers & jackets with rounded details or blouson shapes.
Neutrals Renewed
Matte gold & silver grey team up with classic neutrals to offer a clean backdrop to lavish detail. Utilitarian looks, from the updated trench to cargo-detail pants, also come forth in safari-esque designs with urban-dweller underpinnings. While the palette is muted, the message is clear: these born-again basics are a necessary counterpoint to Spring's cascade of vibrant colour.
Colour
While gold & silver offer a modish update, conventional neutrals like sandy beige & white, maintain their importance. Top-to-toe neutrals make sense for neat polish but mixing them with hot-hued additions make the look sensational.
Fabric
Airy linen & crinkle cottton give lightweight comfort perfect for the season. Tissue-thin knits crafted of silk & cotton blends are key for transitional dressing - not to mention keep you cosy on cooler days.
Silhouette
Slim on top & full on bottom outline the season's silhouette. Tops & jackets maintain close-to-the-body shapes that balance the fullness of Spring's skirts & wider-leg trousers.
Seafarer
Nautical inspirations come on board this Spring in sailor-style options with city practicality. Anchored in navy, white & red, the look of the high seas is modernized with posh accessories like the skinny patent belt. Pieces are wardrobe-friendly in scope with casual options that work back to other staples & sleek suitings perfect for creating office buzz... or boarding that luxury liner!
Colour
Keeping pace with tradition is the classic combo of navy, white & red. Polka dots & spirited stripes thrive in these versatile shades that also convey the freedom & optimism of the nautical theme.
Fabric
Look & feel like the owner of a yacht in printed silk, soft knit & luxe leather as suitings get a softer focus with comfort & stretch construction from torino to techno sport cloth.
Silhouette
Higher waistlines go hand in hand with this high-sea style. Trouser shapes salute volume in fuller leg styles while skirts deliver a slim silhouette & casual separates relax in loose-fit knits, tanks & tunics.
Fine Arts
Spring gravitates to an artsy aesthetic with painterly techniques & impeccable design details. Mod graphics make a strong visual statement in geometric & abstract prints, colour-blocks, stripes, checkers… you name it! Sculpted shapes mix with special trims & novel details from embroidery to lace, making expert craftmanship undeniable in this Springtime art class.
Colour
The perenially chic combo of black & white strikes again in mod prints. Bright notes of colour are also key for artistic expression, especially saturated primaries like red, blue & green.
Fabric
Silks, jerseys & knits that offer a flowing & delicate quality tone down the vibrancy of this artful trend while linen & cotton blends offer light comfort in tune with warmer days.
Silhouette
From collars to sleeves, design shapes take on a rounded quality in contrast to sharper looks of the past. The silhouette is restructured into a body-skimming look that fits body contours.
Crop Shop
Jackets reach new heights of style, carving into Fashion cropped silhouettes that punctuate proportion & offset Spring's higher waistlines. Volume is deliberate & continues in the detail: wide lapels, flared sleeves & exaggerated buttons. Collars are a point of interest & 3/4 sleeves make these cropped toppers perfect for layering over feminine blouses, camisoles & tees.
Colour
Make a statement using colour. Look demure in muted tones like soft blue; capture attention with fiery red or terracotta; or grasp an urban edge in glossy black or white.
Fabric
Texture regains importance in contemporary finishes like patent leather & metallic cross-dye while jacquard & cut-work leather ups the luxe factor just right.
Silhouette
While the look is short & sweet, styles range from the fitted peplum with slight flare to the straight boxy cut or trapeze shapes that swing to & fro.