Summer Trends 2009

 Imagine a familiar yet strange dreamlike world. Mix periods together in an anachronistic way. Revamp vintage yet fall for the grace of the ephemeral. Rediscover a youthful freshness. Invent a modern techno romanticism.

Colours
An urban mood, in pale, bleached and artificial colours, teamed with the softness of grey-cast neutrals, and crossed by grating flashy colours.

Fabrics
- Fine and compact. Discreet textured weaves, smooth cotton/polyamide with a cool handle, raw denims in bleached pastels.
- Silky. Foulard twills in vintage viscose, pyjama-style silky fabrics. Iridescent and pearly surfaces on all grounds.
- Floaty. Translucent voiles, ultra-fine poplins, fine gauge jerseys for precious shirting.
- Knits. Tulles to pleat, lace, translucent jerseys.
- Yarn-dyeds. Creased, powdered, Prince of Wales checks and micro checks on all weights.
- Patterns. Necktie motifs, wallpaper prints. Watercolour, moiré florals, on frosted grounds.

Key women’s wear products
- Simplified short jacket. Flounced bolero. Shirt jacket.
- Loose, flowing pants, with raised waist. Jersey zouave pants.
- Frilly petticoat skirt. Sunray pleated skirt. Seamed pencil skirt.
- Trousseau dress with spaghetti straps. Strappy sundress.
- Simple tank top. Flowing shift top to layer. Pleated top. Flounced T-shirt.
- Loose printed cardigan. Sheer sweater.
- Details: corolla flounces, loose panels like petals.

Key men’s wear products
- Cropped and skimpy jacket. Shirt jacket. Blouson with bib-front like a shirt.
- Pleated slacks. Slim accordion or peg-top jeans. Slender bermuda-slacks.
- Shirt with details, bib-front, bows, flounces, fabric patchwork. Shirt with puffed sleeves.
- Slim polo to layer over T-shirt or shirt. Printed V-neck sweater.

Focus on accessories
- Women. Tech or romantic glasses. Bubble necklace. Wide belt with wavy design. Soft tote. Draped messenger bag. Translucent mules and sandals.