A dash of punk, lot of glam

The Autumn/Winter 2008 season sees the fashion pendulum swinging from the 1920s to the 1980s with a myriad of influences ranging from neo-conservatism to punk. In this first of a three-part instalment on the season’s new looks, StarMag checks out the trends from New York and London. IF you loved the Spring/Summer 2008 collections that showcased tribal, art-inspired and modernist influences, you’ll be glad to know some of those trends overlap into the Autumn/Winter 2008 collections. Menswear-inspired pieces continue to make a strong impression this season, along with architectural shapes and arty styles which are set to carry on for the next few months. Lovely one shoulder gowns from Zang Toi’s collection. It was interesting to note the different trends unveiled at the Autumn/Winter Fashion Weeks in the style capitals of the... [read full story]