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Lady-like romance and a sleek silhouette

The Overall Mood

Winter 05/06 is a breakthrough season that sees non-conformist dressing ideas such as mixing colours and patterns. Expect individual expression of unusual colours and fabric textures and infinite possible combinations.

Colour
The newest colour mood for winter is turquoise and cerulean green, which you will find often mixed with brown. There will be an influx of rich ruby reds, plums, crimsons, purples and pinks; also autumnal pumpkin and orange and lots of greens - from bottle, to pine and sharp lime. Soft and muted pastels will still be around, especially greyed pinks and blues. Dark brown will be the core colour of choice but black and white will continue as a classic option.

Fabrics
In this season of contrasts both colour and fabric textures are mixed to create the new mis-matched effect. The key combinations are smooth fabrics, worn together with fabrics that are rough, textured or decorative. Tweed will remain a key fabric of the season, but will continue to be given a lift from the ordinary with brighter threads woven in to create lively colour mixes.

Velvet will be seen in all its forms - true velvet, velour, crushed and chenille. Trapper lumberjack checks, blanket weaves and flannel shirtings are used with fur or Shearling trims, while warm metallics such as bronze, copper or old gold will create lustrous sheen and reflect the glamour of the season.

Ultra-light fabrics grow in popularity too and we will see chiffons, printed silks and iridescents used in layers for both evening and daywear.

La Rose Anglaise
The English Rose will get a French twist, as chic smoky Parisians are mixed into traditional British country life. It is a classic tailored look with retro references from the 1940s and the focus on neat-cut tweedy styles with nipped-in waists, lean skirt shapes that herald feminine elegance.

Key pieces will include: skirt and jacket combinations, capes and swing coats, 'prim and proper' tailored jackets, waistcoats. Cardigans, cabled/argyle knits and tweed culottes.

Boho Chic
An alternative to the primness and tailoring of other themes, this look has a more relaxed feel. The bohemian attitude to dressing, which will follow on from the spring season, experiments with layering fabrics and patterned garments to create individual feminine looks with just a touch of the eccentric.

Key pieces will include: floral-print tea dress, tulip-shaped skirts, chunky knits, jacquard knits, tweed jackets, rollneck sweaters, satin camisoles and checked shirts.

Metropolitan
This smart urban wear with a clean and uncluttered look. We will see masculine influences and deconstructed tailoring to create this business look. The trouser suit creates a balance between masculine severity and sexy femininity. Blazer jackets are close fitting with well-defined shoulders and trousers are omnipresent, varying from a narrow cut to a wider leg.

Key pieces include: trench coats, pencil skirts, traditional men's shirt styling, mini trench, fine knitwear, fitted coats, and knitted figure-hugging dresses.

Gold Rush
The Golden Age of Hollywood provides inspiration for this retro glamour theme. A sophisticated eveningwear look to pander to the celebrity in us, will draw on influences from the 1920s and 30s. The emphasis will be on glamour and form-hugging styles.

Key pieces include: hourglass slinky gowns. liquid silk dresses with frilled skirts and nipped-in waisted bodices, tuxedo jackets, fur capes and wide-leg trousers in fluid fabrics.

Courtesy Fashion Info Trends
May 2005

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Predictions for Autumn/Winter 05/6
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Dresses
For Christmas 2005, cocktail prom-style dresses in colourful silk fabrics will be in vogue. Empire-line minis will also make a comeback.

Jackets
The military jacket will continue to be a good look for autumn. The bolero jacket is also here to stay but brocade and embellished detailing will update its look. Cape-like jackets in smart navy are also emerging as a strong statement for autumn/winter.

Skirts
Skinny skirts will be back again in tweed for day and satin for night. After a summer of gypsy skirts, the nation will long for a sleeker silhouette. Pencil skirts will finish below the knee and come in everything from fine-knit to stretch jersey. High-waisted puff-ball styles and floaty numbers will have a romantic feel about them and will be cut daringly above the knee.

Detailing
Wear fringing and rosettes on jumpers and jackets, chunky gold chains, pearls, tapestry, faux fur and braiding. Ribbons will be everywhere, trimming hemlines and adding interest down the sides of trousers.

Accessories
Seventies-style handbags will be a popular choice, as will burgundy, midnight blue and chocolate brown rectangular leather bags with skinny straps.

Shoes
Sexy platform stilettos will be in vogue as will round-toed shoes. Cute pointy ankle boots will be favoured by Eighties romantics. Strappy fur boots will go down well in more adventurous colours - try blues and pinks. Mid-heeled loafers will look hot with fishnets.

Dress down
In contrast to the love of all things lady-like, there will be more rugby-striped sweatshirts and jumpers this autumn. Over-sized, baggy, belted wool jackets will keep chills at bay.

Colours
Rose-petal red, burnt orange, dark copper, chocolate brown, hot pink, turquoise, violet, banana, sky, coral, plum, mustard, olive green, rust, magenta, copper, leopard, snake & ladder prints

Fabrics
Lace, chiffon, crepe, tweed, taffeta, satin, silk and crochet knits

Kim Bolsover
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February 2005

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