The Architectural Silhouette

Sculptured Shapes

The new silhouette shape for Autumn 2008 shows an architectural leaning. This is a fashion trend to seriously follow.

These new architectural silhouettes create striking new shapes which often have the appearance of moulded forms.

The SHAPE of things to come.

Left - moulded silhouette look.
Right- Geometric tailoring and biker zipper features on this winter white coat.

Coats

Coats, and in particular jackets, have a sculpted feel. This effect is made more noticeable by the blank canvas effect of strong rich solid colours, such as teal, purple and orange.

Three main coat styles are vying for attention as the hottest fashion trend this winter.

Loose Coats with Undefined Waistlines

Coats frequently have looseness with easy shoulder lines and capacious sleeves. This loose style is also perfect for fur materials. Trends in collars suggest high funnel stands, shawl collars, large flat collars, geometric cowls, or fur trims which give this style its precision. Here is a classic opportunity for buying a statement fashion coat.

Defined Waist/Belted Coats

Statement making coats dominated the catwalks this Autumn. Luxury materials such as cashmere and satin help create opulent effects. Look out for plenty of pastel coats in soft ice cream colours. The fashion trend for rich damask glossy metallic finishes continues and look out too for fur trims on hems and cuffs.

Statement making coats dominated the catwalks this Autumn. Luxury materials such as cashmere and satin help create opulent effects. Look out for plenty of pastel coats in soft ice cream colours. The fashion trend for rich damask glossy metallic finishes continues and look out too for fur trims on hems and cuffs.

The more intricate the catwalk construction, the slower the design is to reach the high street. Something has to give, and its usually the quality of finish, yet this high street coat really does bring fashion to the masses. It is shorter than the Celine version, and the skirt has less fullness, but it's hot on trend with light teal blue as one of the strongest fashion colours of Autumn

Trousers - Carrot Top Pants & Flares

But the style getting attention is a slim line version of the peg-top trouser line, which was a popular 1980s fashion. These peg-top trousers sometimes now called carrot-top trousers taper to the ankle, and usually have tuck pleat fullness at the waistband. This style can be very flattering if you have a tummy. Note that too much fullness can make a woman look frumpy. This was sharp and sophisticated designing.