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Trend Forecast
Published: Volume 16, Issue 5, May, 2008

Dare to bare and indulge in some fun, artistic fashion with this month’s chosen styles...

Graphic FASHION
Witty, endearing and fun, graphic fashion is one of the most casual and creative trends this summer. The infinite range includes humorous slogan T-shirts, retro-patterned swirl skirts, quirky animal and cartoon screen-printed dresses, unusual vintage jackets and more. Innovative accessories are a huge part of this aesthetic trend. These include graffiti inspired monogrammed bags and belts, ingenious hair bands, caps, sunglasses and eye-catching shoes. This cool, compelling style has proved irresistible to a number of leading designers and fashion labels that include Chloé, Marni, D&G, Miss Sixty, E.vil, Ed Hardy, Manish Arora and Sanchita Ajjampur. Quirky yet fashionable, intellectual and experimental, fashionistas are sure to have fun with this one.

BARE Shoulders
It’s all about toned arms, sleek collarbones and elongated swan-like necks this summer. Show off a beautiful expanse of skin with this season’s haute bare shoulder trend. From Boho, off-the-shoulder tops to enchanting sweetheart necklines and Grecian one shoulder gowns to glamorous strapless red carpet numbers; flaunting those tanned shoulders has never been more popular. All the rage with high-street fashion and exclusive couture alike, this look features in a vast number of Indian and international collections that include Gayatri Khanna, Gauri & Nainika, Lascelles Symmons, Emanuel Ungaro, Donna Karan and Alexander McQueen. Multiple bracelets, a cool cuff or some fabulous statement earrings will go a long way in complementing this versatile style.

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