The spring summer 2008 fashion weeks’ catwalk shows saw 4 diverse trend directions, captured by the following keywords:

New Romance
A mood of romance with lightweight sheers and pretty florals, elegant simplicity with soft fluid luxury. Breezy, Gentle, Volume, Lightness, Florals.

East
Far East Far Out; sculptural looks with Asian inspired design. Technically detailed construction with exaggerated silhouettes. Kimono, Construction, Modernity, Simplistic.

Brigade
Sharp design for the dapper man, defined modern tailoring with performance and masculinity. Crafted, Polished, Uniform, Classic.

School’s Out
Quirky, mix-and-match deconstructed styling, youthful and edgy with layered detailing. Preppy pop, Youthful, Modern, Contemporary.