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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


Flou season
Fashion is on cloud nine. A fairy-tale vibe of airy, floating shapes creates a new, voluminous silhouette.
Pictures left to right: Costume National, Jil Sander, Chloe



Full circle
The new fuller skirt takes off for spring! Mini to midi, these flirty, slippy styles capture's the season's light mood.
Pictures left to right: Prada, Miu Miu, Marni



Global beat
African prints, Japanese styling and the colours of India sent designers on a whimsical journey to faraway lands.
Pictures left to right: Lanvin, Alberta Ferretti, Dries Van Noten



High art
Paint yourself happy in museum-worthy prints with bold strokes, haphazard streaks and colourful splashes.
Pictures left to right: Marni, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana



High gloss
Satin takes you from night to day with a shimmering effect that's bound to make you shine.
Pictures left to right: Alberta Ferretti, Celine, Ralph Lauren



On the next page: Navy blue, neutral zone, organza, sheer delight and water colours

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1. Big easy, collage, colour flash, dress up and fall in love
2. Flou season, full circle, global beat, high art and high gloss
3. Navy blue, neutral zone, organza, sheer delight and water colours
4. Print crazy, flower girl, silk jersey, jacket required and urban jungle

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