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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.
Oversized Bows: Spring/Summer 2009 Trend
They were on the Fall/Winter 2009 runways if you looked hard enough; but it was with the Spring/Summer collections that bows really reached trend status for 2009.
Bows on the runways of Chanel, Moschino, Lela Rose, United Bamboo, and Marchesa.
Jewel-encrusted clothing: Spring/Summer 2009 Trend
Precious stones, glass and crystals adorned many an embellished item on the Spring/Summer 2009 runways. Not limited to evening gowns, this elegant version of bling also found its way onto jackets, day-dresses and accessories.
Bejeweled pieces by Zac Posen, Alexander McQueen, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, and Blumarine.
Whether exotic or classical, bejewelled clothing is most certainly going to be a fashion trend for 2009.
Fringed Fashion: Spring/Summer 2009 Flapper Trend
It was as if a single, defined element was plucked from 2008's flapper revival, elaborated upon and then modernised. That element was fringing; and if there's one thing every girl should be partying in during Spring/Summer 2009, it's that perfect fringed piece.
Fringed pieces from Alexander McQueen, Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, Elie Saab, and Gaspard Yurkievich.
As a Spring/Summer 2009 trend the fringed dress or skirt becomes sleek, sexy and feminine - less theme-party flapper costume and more in the now.
Military Trend: Autumn (Fall) / Winter 2008-2009
While the luxury bohemian fashion trend takes elements from the Cossack, there's another, sharper military look taking shape for Autumn (Fall)/Winter of 2008/2009. It's a bit Sergeant Pepper; a bit rock; but it's also sleek and it's luxe.
Military looks from Temperley, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Derek Lam & Collette Dinnigan.
Statement Jewelry: Spring/Summer 2009 Trend
Big, bold, jewelry was a trend in 2008 that we recommended investing in early; and true to our prediction, statement jewellery has arisen to a new level of significance for 2009.
Statement Jewellery from Emilio Pucci, Bottega Veneta, Ralph Lauren and Roberto Cavalli.
Ranging from the wild, to the wonderful, to the downright wacky; out-there statement jewelry really made its mark on the 2009 Spring/Summer runways, but don't be dissuaded from wearing this fashion trend for Fall/Winter 2009 either!
Katie Holmes wears the tartan/plaid trend
Looks like hypermodel Kate Moss won't be the only one bringing the tartan and plaid trend into spring/summer 2009. Katie Holmes seems to be on her game for the last few months with her fashion picks. The latest photos we've seen of her have her in an oversized belted tartan shirt; she's managed to combine the plaid trend with the boyfriend shirt trend at the same time.
Butterfly motif: Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Trend
While stars were 2008's motif of choice, 2009 brings a new emblem into our wardrobes: the butterfly.
Butterfly motif in Diane von Furstenberg, Badgley Mischka, Collette Dinnigan, and Tibi.
Butterflies can symbolise many things - from the hope of resurrection, to the reminder of the ephemerality of life. We suppose that as a Spring/Summer 2009 trend though, it's best to view them as a symbol of beauty, femininity, and the ability to be ever-changing.
Rachel Bilson plays it safe in Siwy ripped jeans
Rachel Bilson was photographed recently doing some shopping in a pair of ripped jeans from Siwy. With just two rips on the knees, it's inarguably a subtle foray into the trend, and they made us feel slightly nostalgic for the nineties when a rip on the knee was de rigueur.
70s exposed midriff: Cacharel Spring/Summer 2009
When writing about Spring/Summer 2009's exposed midriff fashion trend I not only laid down the ground rules (have a stomach worth showing off!) but also gave two great ways to successfully interpret the look.
And from Cacharel we have a fantastic fusing of an exposed midriff with the 1970's fashion revival.
The look, which paired a high-cut checked top with high-waisted shorts, featured on the Cacharel Spring/Summer 2009 catwalk at Paris Fashion Week.