AW 08-09 trend report: New Look press day
New Look showed its A/W 08 collection two weeks ago and very impressive it was too. The problem I have with New Look is that what they show at the press days rarely resembles what we ultimately see in-store (which makes it jolly hard to spend the £100 voucher). Anyway, the highlights included an explosion of loud Stephen Sprouse-ish prints on dresses and skirts, cotton check blouses with ruffle plackets – something we first saw at D&G and that all the high street stores are pushing for autumn, more lace than you can shake a doily at, fifties prom-chic, capes and vintage details.
Punk is back yet again, it feels like only yesterday I saw the same tartan/leopard-print/zip trend trio but I guess if it works for them then why not? The now-obligatory shaggy furry jacket showed up again here although my PR guide proudly told me that New Look is known for its fake furs and has even won awards from Peta for its anti animal-cruelty stance, particularly its non-leather shoes. Did you know that? I didn’t.
On the subject of shoes, New Look has taken on Lulu Guinness’s shoe designer (which is just as well as Lulu Guiness’s shoes are sadly no longer) and there is now a limited edition range for the ‘elite fashion girls’ (translation: limited availability, slightly higher price point). New Look also has a limited edition clothing collection with some really strong pieces, namely a blue crepe Marni-style dress and a dip-dye silk pleated dress. Let’s see if they actually end up in store.
6 May, 2008 @ 9:16 am
Quite a mixed bag…. a bit of a straight forward continuation from SS08 no?
6 May, 2008 @ 10:36 am
I’m liking the patent handbag and 1st skirt but whenever I venture into New Look it always seems like a bit of a hit and miss situation…a little eagle eyed spotting is called for!
6 May, 2008 @ 4:31 pm
I like the cherry print dress, and all the shoes apart from the tartan, they’re so pretty and shiny. The bag, too, while I’m at it..
6 May, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
So, where does it all go then when it doesn’t make it to the shops?
6 May, 2008 @ 8:32 pm
I hope that skirt actually goes on sale.
7 May, 2008 @ 5:17 am
Hey! You’re right there, there’s always all this hype with New Look and ‘gorgeous new items’ that never seem to make it past the glossies.
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Thanks
7 May, 2008 @ 10:58 am
the last dress is lovely! I really like it, despite it looks a bit like Chloé qhen P. Philo was there..
7 May, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
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7 May, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
The last dress is nice, but my favorite is the fourth top.
9 May, 2008 @ 7:37 am
love the shoes u have found but the rest is not my style… by the way, cool rollers on the previous post!!!