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Flights of Fancy: the feathered headband trend
I love feathers. It's their natural beauty; the compendium of a multitude of hues brought together in vibrant patterns governed by nature... all for attracting a mate. Just think about the grace and style of the peacock and you will see what I mean. Well, the feather trend has been creeping up on catwalks since A/W 08-09, and I think its about time we all took a flight of fancy!
One of the easiest ways to wear the feather trend is as part of headwear. With a choice between a cute array on dainty slides or skinny alice bands with shoots of feathers coming off, it doesn't take a lot of daring to pull it off. Then there's the next step, for the truly fashion obsessed: the headband.
Shoes in 2009: Shoe Trends for Spring/Summer 2009
Forget about different toe shapes and heel heights; in Spring/Summer 2009 shoe trends all come down to the details.
From fringing to laces to buckles and straps; exotic to fetish to architectural; these are the elements that define the trends.
And one thing is for certain: boring just doesn't cut it.
Read on to discover this year's shoe trends, check out the inspiration picture gallery down the bottom, and don't forget that if you want to keep up with current fashion trends to sign up for our free fashion newsletter.
You can also read up on Winter 2009 shoe trends by following that link.
One-Shoulder Fashion Trend: 2009 Update
Need a sexy dress update for your wardrobe this Spring? Look no further than bearing a flash of cheeky shoulder with a beautiful one-shoulder creation. Shoulders are sexy. More mysterious than cleavage and more elegant than legs; shoulders remind us of the delicacy and vulnerability of the neck.
One-shoulder pieces at Balmain, Balenciaga, Lanvin and Sophia Kokosalaki, S/S09
Huge in 2008, one-shouldered pieces are again a major part of 2009's fashion trends.
Fashion Trends 2010
We're only beginning to wear 2009's fashion trends, but that doesn't stop us from looking into the future for 2010 fashion trends.
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Bondage / Fetish Clothing Trend Spring/Summer 2009
The line between the office shoe and the fetish heel has become increasingly blurred; while the popularity of the ubiquitous Herve Leger bandage dress has simultaneously become widespread, meaning the super-short and super-tight is more commonplace than ever. The taboo, in many ways, is not so taboo anymore. Fashion has pushed the envelope and perusing the Spring/Summer 2009 runways, it's not hard to spot the bondage and fetish inspirations behind many of the clothes; making this yet another of 2009's fashion trends.
The bondage trend at Rodarte, Thakoon, Herve Leger, Narciso Rodriguez, and Givenchy.
Men's suits: tailored trends in 2009 and 2010
Men's fashion trends are few and far between; yes, a lot of women's trends are eventually adapted to the men's market, but if 2009 men's hair trends prove anything it is that classics will always rule when it comes to men's fashion. Unsurprisingly it's no different when it comes to men's suits.
Two suits perfect for 2009 and 2010 from Tom Ford's Spring 2009 collection
Read more on men's suits in 2009 and 2010
Cutaway clothes: women's S/S 2009 trend
When it comes to 2009 fashion trends the sheer clothing trend may be the ultimate proof that throughout the year less will be more. But it's not the year's only trend doing just that.
Introducing the cutaway fashion trend where intricate missing elements of fabric work to show off glimpses of the female figure in a sexual and sensual fashion typical of women's Spring/Summer 2009 fashion.
Laddered stockings / ripped tights trend 2008-2009
The most defining trend of the 1990s was undoubtedly grunge. And since the 80s revival has reached its peak and is on the steady decline, it's the 90s that are next in turn - grunge naturally included. This neo-grunge takes the ripped denim trend firmly in its stride; and along with it comes another 2009 trend: laddered stockings.
Alexander Wang Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008
Fairy-tale Romance: Spring/Summer 2009 Trend
Flouncing ruffles, rosette clusters, and delicate capelets. Moving away from the sleek and sexy, some designers topped off their Spring/Summer 2009 runway shows with the ultimate in romantic gowns; making the fairy-tale dress somewhat of a 2009 fashion trend.
Fairytale dresses by Roberto Cavalli, Chanel, Nina Ricci, and Dolce & Gabbana, Spring/Summer 2009.
Grecian Goddess Draping: Spring/Summer 2009 Trend
It's a logical flow-on from the one-shoulder fashion trend; a new breed of draping Grecian Goddess dresses. A notable runway trend for 2009, anything with a Grecian or Romanesque inspiration is a sure hit for the Spring/Summer 2009 season.
Runway looks from Chadwick Bell, James Coviello, Elie Saab, Valentino, and Kenzo.
