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Trend Report: Shiny / Metallic Leggings

For Autumn / Winter 07 - 08 the leggings trend was brought well into the future... forget the plain black cotton! Leggings, tights, pants and boots alike were livened up by shiny metallics and rubbery skin-hugging materials.


From left: Hussein Chalayan, Daryl K, Bruno Pieters and Anna Sui.

Who Has Been Wearing It?

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/fashionising/VictoriaBeckhamLeggings.jpgVictoria Beckham in latex leggings

One Way To Wear It Yourself

The practical way to wear this trend? How about American Apparel's Lamé Leggings in silver or gold. Try dressing them down with plain black; or adding contrasting colours if you're feeling more daring.

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First Written: 19th April 2007 at 04.57

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