Blogs > TrendsSpring 2007 Trends: Historical TailoringIf you looked closely enough at the Spring 2007 shows, you might find a faint thread running through which took historical men's tailoring, and applied it artfully - in new and sleek form - to women. Feminine mini-dresses and flowing gowns may have ruled most of the collections, but the tailoring trends were still making their mark - many in dark colours, with gothic undertones, and drawing their inspiration from Baroque, Victorian and Colonial eras to name a few. Spring 2007 Trends: The Minidress, Part TwoHemlines have been seen to creep higher than ever in the recent Spring / Summer collections, with barely-there dresses storming the catwalk around the globe. From denim to silk, bubble to shift, demure to daring, the minidress is back in its many forms and looks like it's here to stay. We've already been rejoicing in the comeback of the mini-dress with Prada, Fendi, Temperley and Chloe among others: now Balmain, Blumarine, Dell'Acqua, Ferretti and Saab give us their take on the trend. Balmain covered off bubble hems, Grecian drapery and bejewelled straps and necklines in a collection that was both elegant and sexy:
Blumarine brought out baby-doll and lace, and almost fairy-like delicately ruffled hems:
Spring 2007 Trends: The Minidress, Part OneGirls with sky-scraper legs the world over can sigh with relief: the minidress is back, and with it a chance to show off those pins. It seems that every fabric, colour, cut and style of minidress has made at least one appearance for the Spring 2007 shows, with hemlines creeping up and up - some barely-there - for the warmer weather. Chloe added a touch of romance with ruffles, floaty shirts and ribbons:
Temperley managed to combine pretty and seductive perfectly: Ankle Boots TrendThe ankle boot trend has life in it yet; and with a multitude of beautifully-crafted designer versions to choose from, why not make the most of it? They can be worn with skirts, dresses, shorts, or jeans - and for something a little more dressed up, with opaque tights. Fans of the ankle boot: Kate Bosworth, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller.
Celebrity Trend: Denim Mini-ShortsDenim short-shorts or hotpants are a definite summer trend - versatile and adaptable, they can be dressed up or down depending upon the occasion. As seen on a multitude of fashionistas and celebrities... Kate Moss has been a long time fan and proponent of denim hotpants, taking them to new heights in both their length (or lack thereof) and their popularity:
Are these looks what men have in store?Fashion Weekly Daily think they might have a crystal ball when it comes to the future of men's fashion. After covering last week's ENK Collective they've put together a list of what they see as the forthcoming trends in men's clothing. * Slickly styled corporate-chic inspiration from the 80's "Greed is Good" era. Marks and Spencer MagicWear - Does it match up to Roland Mouret?Roland Mouret?s ?Galaxy? dress hit the racks in 2005, it quickly became a favorite in the celebrity world - with stars like Rachel Weisz, Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johannson and Naomi Watts stepping out in the creation. Word spread about the figure-shaping properties of the dress, and it became famed for supposedly turning any women into a 50s-style sex-kitten complete with Marilyn-esque hourglass. Since Roland Mouret?s dress became the most coveted dress around, a multitude of copies and variations have popped up around the world. The latest: Marks and Spencers "MagicWear" range, which claims to mimic all the body-shaping properties, only without the designer price-tag. It may not look much - but this review by the Telegraph was glowing. For prices ranging from ?65, the price is certainly a plus.
The Galaxy dress on the catwalk: Photos of Roland Mouret as a celebrity trend can be found in the Roland Mouret forum thread. Ruffles are back!Chloe, Diane Von Fustenberg and Pecoraro are all displaying cascades of ruffles on their latest designs.
Trend - Tailored ShortsTailored shorts are showing their versatility, moving easily between the warm and the chilly seasons. Whether short and light and worn with bare-legs, or cosy, heavy tweed worn with opaque tights... tailored shorts are a definite trend.
Kate Moss: 
Jessica Alba: 
Mischa Barton: 
Lindsay Lohan: 
So... where can I find some?
Paul Smith Houndstooth shorts - on sale at Net-A-Porter:
Johnson have a range from short to long in a variety of styles and fabrics, such as these Johnson mid-length shorts in pinstripe:
Trend - The BeretThe beret popped up in a number of the Fall 2006 ready-to-wear collections. No longer confined to the cliche parisian look, they were paired with just about anything.
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