SquareOne Fashion
by Caitlin Rattray
The time has come to cast out our winter woollies, shed our layers and turn our attention to the trends that are emerging as this year's summer essentials; a selection of classic trends reworked for 2008:
Floral
Summer = flowers. Not exactly ground-breaking stuff you might think, but this year's offering is a little darker than the pale, flimsy floral of the past. Inspired by the Luella’s punky prints teamed with printed tees and laced up boots at London Fashion Week, the high street has firmly latched on, offering a selection of cute little numbers. Add black accessories; tights, belts, or better still, sling a skull and crossbones around our neck to put to rest any comparisons with Hyacinth Bucket.
Find it at: New Look
Nautical
Never really out of fashion, nautical is a god-send considering how easy it is to achieve. The key is not to go overboard (no pun intended) by dressing top to toe in a barrage of stripes and gold buttons thus running the risk of looking like Popeye. For a fresh take, mix it up with stars, to create an American influenced look courtesy of Chanel’s
Find it at: Topshop
Safari
A softly, softly take on the classic look has emerged as one of this season's favourite trends. This time around, the muted colour palette of the past - cream, beige, khaki and brown - has been mixed with floaty silks and chiffons to create a romantic take on safari. Go for belted khaki jackets and waistcoats, slouchy shorts, complete with a pair of well-bronzed pins. Accessorise with Gladiator sandals, lots of chunky wooden bangles, splashes of animal print and why not add a straw trilby in recognition of everybody’s favourite explorer.
Find it at: Gap
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