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Spring/Summer 2008 runway report

Our style report comes to your rescue for the hottest trends this spring and summer.

By Denis Desro & Anthony Mitropoulos


Big easy
Cut full and fluid, pants take on a soft, relaxed shape with a higher waist and the iconic '70s flared leg.
Pictures left to right: Sportmax, DKNY, Dian von Furstenberg



Collage
Cubic construction and patchwork styling let you go mad mixing patterns, textures and colours.
Pictures left to right: D&G, Max Azria, D&G



Colour flash
Fashion's boldest message for spring: neon brights in eye-popping shades rule!
Pictures left to right: Costume National, Costume National, Lanvin



Dress up
The dress reigns supreme: sleek shirt styles, chic shifts and loose tunics in every length, from mini to maxi.
Pictures left to right: Lanvin, Dries Van Noten, Alberta Ferretti



Fall in love
Romantic notions and soft whispers in pastel shades flirt gently with frills, tiers and ruffles.
Pictures left to right: Alberta Ferretti, Stella McCartney, 6267


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