THE BOLD AND THE DARING
Dazzling colours. Daring designs. Avant-garde styles. This season is all about pushing the fashion envelope just that little bit more. From eye-popping floral prints by Balenciaga to plunging necklines by Monisha Jaising and futuristic capes by Anuj Sharma to dramatic jumpsuits by Gayatri Khanna, F/W 08 agrees with all things bold and daring. If you aren’t prepared to pull out all the stops, make a fashion statement with some striking accessories that include suede fringed boots by Christian Louboutin, striped oversized sunglasses from Dolce & Gabbana, feathered clutches from Miu Miu, or some eclectic headgear by Little Shilpa. Get experimental and show off your wild side this December.

SHADES OF GOLD AND SILVER
Prepare yourself for a shiny, shimmering Christmas as gold and silver hues make their presence felt this winter. These versatile shades have been spotted in a number of leading Indian and international designer collections that include Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Bal, Manish Arora, Valentino, Christian Dior and Marchesa. Add a sparkling touch with luxe, glossy fabrics and detailing like rich satins and foil-like lamés, iridescent sequins and Swarovski and intricate gold and silver thread work. From bags and shoes to belts and jewellery, the accessories following this trend are numerous. Sport a hammered gold cuff by Suhani Pittie, or some gold patent pumps from Jimmy Choo. A jewelled embellished clutch from Malaga will add the perfect touch to any outfit, or carry a cool, metallic Zagliani tote; one of the hottest accessories for A/W. Get it right this party season and brighten up bleak times with this glittering trend.