CIFF Trends - Fashion Season Autumn/Winter 2008-2009

• SOFT TECH Soft Tech is modern romantic nostalgia in between the past and the future. It is a search for the ideal elegance that is the focus of this timeless look and comfort and formality mixes seamlessly. The casual wear will become softer, made from sustainable products in a rounded and understated design that streamlines elegance. COLOURS Pale or medium half-tones, taupish beiges, metallic grey-cast shades, cosmetic neutrals. To light up with more mellow fl ashy accents. FABRICS Minimal fantasy. Masculine spirit in woollen/stretch, mock plain suitings, shaded Prince of Wales checks. Figured mini shirting patterns, anonymous micro-geometrics, small retro-style positive/negative patterns. Easy comfort. Cotton velvets, suedines. Velour terries. Cosy sophisticated fl eeces in wool/cashmere, bamboo/wool. Easy-care knits. Double jerseys with or without stretch. Anti-freeze wrapping. Featherweight technicals, lacquered, quilted satiny nylons. Scroopy nylons with a paper handle. Polyester satins. Supple, smooth, matt or glossy leathers. STYLE Cross styles. Mix urban elegance, sport modernity and lab technology. Cyber classics. Jackets/Perfectos, new chic casual suits with wide-shouldered jackets and ergonomic jeans or masculine jogging pants. Mini blazers and high-waisted ski pant jeans. Evolving design, sharp lines in light colours. Smart outdoorwear. Cover-up parkas, igloo parkas. Lightness and round shapes. Windbreaker tops and sweats in a glam sport spirit. Reversible blousons. Waterproof down coats with inflated shapes. Quilted, blouson-length jackets to belt. All worn with leggings or peg-top pants. New generation basics. Large hooded sweat cardigans. Smart slacks ’n’ sweats. Modernistic sport. Science fiction influence. Futuristic slimline jogging styles. Skintight lab coat-style tops and sheath pants. Mini sweater dresses. Ergonomically designed chunky knit sweaters and cardigans. DETAILS Sharp lines, square shoulders, gathered or padded sleeve heads. Detachable sleeves. Built-in snaps. Translucent hook and loop fasteners, drawcords and zips. Webbing belts to tie in contrasting colours and fabrics. Matt and shiny fabric mixes. ACCESSORIES Soft masculine. Messenger bags, large-sized, or mini version worn as a necklace. Smoked eyewear. Oxford shoes. Driving gloves. Airbag, extreme comfort. Quilted bags, folded eiderdown-style bags, articulated backpacks. Pared-down belts. Moon boots, shockproof trainers, ergonomic ballet slippers, sandals and chunky socks.