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Trends report: Fall/Winter 2008-2009
Enjoy the season's new looks, from sharp shapes and boho glam to the return of the sexy secretary.
By Denis Desro and Anthony Mitropoulos
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Architectural
Designers played with a new set of building blocks, sculpting sleek, armour-like shapes that highlight structured panels and savvy geometrics.
Style tip
Be careful with proportions and volume. Exagerated details, such as a face-framing collar, can be overpowering.
Pictures from left to right
Jil Sander, Costume National, Balenciaga
  
Puritan
Take a clean break with a less-is-more motto. Plain, spare and with a stark palette, the glamorous restraint of hidden sexuality in tailored shapes puses past pared-down minimalism to one that's decidedly austere.
Style tip
The Puritan look can be quite severe and sombre, so go for a soft, casual hairstyle to creat ebalance.
Pictures from left to right
Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Prada
  
Men's fabrics
Look to your man's closet one mroe time and mix traditional country fabrics -- from tweeds to tartans -- for a top-to-toe feminine look with a hint of British eccentricity.
Style tip
Add some punch to a tweed outfit with colourful tights and accessories.
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Dolce & Gabbana, Peter Som, D&G
  
Boho
Not your average hippie. This season's free-spirited rich girl takes on a '70s vibe in slouchy shapes, folk embroideries and bold prints with luxurious touches of fur and gems.
Style tip
Don't play the gypsy in brights. Try a darker palette of burgundy, violet, inky blue or black.
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Dries Van Noten, Anna Sui, Gucci
  
Fur
Things got plenty hairy on the runways with our cold-weather friends: From the tiniest of raw trims to blown-out beastly coats in fox, mink, goat and shearling, the fur was flying!
Style tip
Over-the-top, showy furs are out. Simply cut vests and coats with practically no details will get you the new casual cool.
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Marni, Dolce & Gabbana, Barbara Bui
On the next page: Lady, fall hues, long & lean, knits and coordinates
Images courtesy of Marcio Madeira
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