Fashion Trends Fall Winter 2008-2009

Trend: Hot Couture
Much of the items proposed this season have a more studied and sophisticated aspect, worthy of an haute couture show, either elaborate embroideries, precious lace, brilliant appliques, origami details, flounces or volumes were used for ready to wear collections on the runway. The color palette is very subtile and includes nude hues, pale-pinks, beige, bright greys and black.

Trend: Transparencies
This is a difficult trend to wear - doesn't have to be too much, nor too little. The "safest" to wear a see-through top is to wear it with a waistcoat, like Alexander Wang did, or with a micro-top same color as you skin.

Trend: Le Fur
Fox, mink, rabbit, lamb, chinchilla, sable or... ecological fur. Fur is a luxurious fabric that not many can afford. Cheaper options are collars, trimmings or cuffs of fur. Get inspired by Pollini or Missoni and you'll look like a real diva!

Trend: To Lace, Or Not To Lace
Lace is not old-fashioned at all, nor unattractive! The Prada collection shows a beautiful example of combining romantic and sensual. Either you choose an extra long gown - see Mariella Burani - or you prefer a knee-length slim cut dress, you'll burst sensuality!
(Photos: Marcio Madeira courtesy of Style.com)