Lanvin's feather ties: feather trend for men?

Call me sceptical, but I never imagined the feather trend quite transposing itself over to men's fashion trends; but leave it to Lanvin to prove me wrong.

There, amongst their Autumn (Fall)/Winter accessories, is Lanvin's three feather ties. None too subtle. And made for a male audience.

Yes there are enough flamboyant males out there to wear it; that leaves me with only one question: how do you tie the thing without damaging the feathers?

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Make-Up Trends

Makeup, cosmetics & beauty trends 2008

Beauty and make-up trends in 2008 will take their cues from the same eras and influences that are influencing 2008's fashion and hair trends. From the bright red lips and accentuated eyebrows - channelling the 1930s' glamour of the Art Deco era - to the neo-bohemian dark eyes and sharp cheekbones - you'll find it all. Read on, and find out about all of 2008's make-up trends.

• Lips
• Eyes
• Cheeks
• Eyebrows

Lipstick Trends

Bright red lipstick trend

What: Bold, bright red lipstick channelling the seductive 1940s screen goddess, a la this year's Art Deco trend. Shades range from tangerine hues through to deeper reds, with fire-engine red still a favourite.

Seen on: the runways of DSquared2, Whyred, Zac Posen, Baby Phat.

How to wear it: with sleek, glamorous hair and a lick of black eyeliner.

Updates on the red lipstick trend

Hayden Panettiere looks more mature with red lipstick

Eva Green does the bold red lips trend

Charlotte Casiraghi with classic bold red lips

Chloe Sevigny in the bright red lips trend

Dark lipstick trend

What: Daring, bold lips in shades dark colours, from burgundy shades through to blues and blacks.

Seen on: Rodarte, Baby Phat, Derek Lam, DSquared2, Yves Saint Laurent.

How to wear it: With plenty of attitude. Not everyone can pull this off, particularly in it's more out-there forms (a la YSL's gothic blacks). Deep burgundy can be bold elegance at night, while unconventional dark colours can add rockstar attitude to an otherwise demure ensemble.

Berry-stained lips

What: Stained lips in berry colours of deep reds, blueberry and burgundy.

Seen on: The runways of Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, Donna Karan and Erin Fetherston, to name a few.

How to wear it: The only real necessity to this look is minimal makeup - it works best with a fresh face and child-like eyes, like a girl who's just tucked into a bowl of freshly picked berries. To add to the look, try a touch of white eyeliner to open up the eyes, and a dusting of pink or peachy blush.

Nude and pale pink lips trend

What: Neutral colour, nudes and pale pinks on the lips.

Seen on: On the runways of Oscar del la Renta, Anna Suit, Versace, Fendi and many more.

How to wear it: As with the runway looks, nude lips can compliement the all-over fresh-faced natural look or sex-kitten smoky eyes.

Updates on the nude lipstick trend

Mary-Kate Olsen in the nude lipstick trend

Bold pink lips

What: Though pink lips on the 2008 runways were mostly quite subtle, bolder pinks will definitely have their impact on makeup trends over the next few seasons.

Seen on: On the runways of Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, Rodarte, Stella McCartney, Thakoon and Valentino.

How to wear it: Like any look where the lips are the focus, it's best to keep the rest of the face subtle; a touch of coloured eyeshadow, or some black eyeliner.

Updates on the bold pink lips trend

Lily Allen goes for bright pink lipstick and a dinner jacket

Kate Bosworth brightens up her black outfit with bold pink lipstick

Rihanna 's exotic skin tones and bright pink lips

Eye Make-up

Bright blue eye makeup trend

What: It's been a colour of caution since the 80s looks we don't really want to revisit. But in 2008 bright, electric blues are making a comeback in bold and interesting ways.

Seen on: Alexandre Herchcovitch, Threeasfour, Proenza Schouler, Dior.

How to wear it: In bold colour blocks, or a touch of bright blue mascara. Don't overdo the rest of the face - go for toned down lips and cheekbones to avoid looking clownish.

Shimmering bronze eye-shadow trend

What: Bronze eye-shadow highlights on the lids creating a shimmering metallic effect.

Seen on: Touches of bronze on many of the Autumn / Winter 2008 runways, with Oscar de la Renta, Tuleh, Nina Ricci and J.Mendel among them.

How to wear it: Blend with darker colours or gold highlights. Works fantastically with nude lips and bright eyes.

Dark & smoky eyes

What: It's fair to say that dark eye makeup rarely goes out of favour. In 2008, subtle and natural makeup looks are a favourite for daytime wear while super-dramatic dark eyes can be brought out at night for after-hours glamour.

Seen on: The Autumn / Winter 2008 runways were littered with dark eyemakup in varying degrees of dramaticism; from smoky gray lids at Lagerfeld through to Yamamoto's Batman-inspired black shadow. Gucci teamed theirs with bedhair and subtle pink lips, while Viktor & Rolf went for classic glamour - eyes rimmed with dark shadow, and lips immaculately painted red.

How to wear it: Make your eyes the focal point if you go for this look; either pale pink or neutral lips help to do this. If you do go for strong colour on the lips, follow the classic glamour of Viktor & Rolf (top left) with immaculately painted red lips and dramatic dark eyeshadow. Colour is big in 2008 so experiment by adding colour into the mix - a touch of bronze (like at Versace, top right) or a hint of blue or purple can lighten up the dark.

Cheeks

Soft pink blush

What: In contrast to the bronzed cheeks that have reigned for so long, 2008-09 sees a comeback of delicate soft pastel pink cheeks.

Seen on: Costello Tagliapietra, Thakoon, Narciso Rodriguez, Ralph Lauren, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Versace

How to wear it: For the most part this look works best in a girly, innocent way, especially when teamed with clear milky skin and minimal eyemakeup. On the other hand, Versace added softness to their sexy dark eyes with pink cheeks and pink lipstick - a look which can also work a treat if done correctly.

Eyebrows

Thick & dark eyebrows trend

What: Natural eyebrows took over from thinly plucked ones some time ago. Now they've taken a step further into being enhanced in thickness and darkness - and on the runways often combed upwards to make them appear even more bushy and prominent.

Seen on: Jeremy Laing, Prada, Dsquared2, Phillip Lim, Fendi, Dries Van Noten.

How to wear it: With perfect grooming and symmetry. Making the eyebrows a focal point means there can be no mistakes - they must be neat, even and symmetrical for this look to work.

Fashion Trends 2008

Stay ahead of this year's fashion, hair, and beauty trends with Fashionising.com’s constantly updated Fashion Trends 2008 bible! You'll find more articles like this, along with tips on key looks you should invest in and those to avoid.

Industry news & changes

2008's Fashion, Hair & Beauty Trends

Fashion Trends 2008: A new year heralds new fashion trends, but deciphering the good from the bad, and 2008's new look from a 2007 has-been, is never an easy thing.

So Fashionising.com has done all the leg work for you. Browsing thousands of photos and studying hundreds of hours of catwalk footage, we've put together a list of 2008's biggest fashion trends and we've thrown in hair and beauty trends to boot. But of course, we won't be leaving it there. Throughout 2008 we'll be updating all our trend bibles to reflect trends which have emerged not from the catwalk, but from the street - they're always the most popular.

Key Trends in 2008

Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008/2009 Fashion Trends

What's in store for the colder months of Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008/2009? From feathers to foho, and boho to square-toe, add in the right hair styles and you'll be looking your best while everyone else looks as drab as the weather. Click to read our Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008/2009 fashion trendsguide.

Spring-Summer 2008 Fashion Trends: Women's

The days get hotter, the clothes thinner, and the hem lines shorter. But while Spring and Summer always have such constants what does the Spring-Summer 2008 period hold in store? What will fashion trends will girls be wearing? Find out the key Spring and Summer pieces you should be investing in, those you should be avoiding, the key looks, and the designers making them. Click here to read more on 2008's Spring-Summer fashion trends for women.

Hair trends for 2008: styles, colors and cuts

What sort of exciting hair trends will 2008 hold? Well if you bothered to read our awesome predictions, you'd know that by now! The crop, the bob, the fringe are all working their way into the year's trends, while hair styles include soft and feminine and elegant side parts. Click the image to visit the article and find out all of 2008's hair trends in styles, cuts and colours. Click here to read more on hair style and colour trends in 2008.

Beauty & Makeup trends for 2008

Dark eyes may never go out of style, but natural beauty is a sure winner in 2008. Lip colours span a full pallet of nudes to pinks to tangerines to reds and blacks, while bronzed goddess cheeks give way to blushing pastels. Elements of the classic screen siren fine their way into the beauty trends while colour re-emerges as bright and bold. Click here to read more on make-up & beauty trends in 2008.

Spring-Summer 2008's Must Have Shoe

Who would have thought that Spring-Summer 2008 trends could be summed up by just one piece of footwear? Not us! When we first spotted the gladiator sandal in 2007 we weren't even sure that it would be popular in 2008. But her it is, with its spin-offs such as the gladiator heel. So are you wearing the gladiator shoe trend? It's Spring-Summer 2008's must wear look!

Boot and Shoe Trends for 2008

Stiletto or chunky heels? Square, round, or pointed toes? 2008's shoe trends bring many variations into the mix, along with styles like lace-ups, over-the-knee boots, mary-janes and more. Find out what's been hot on the runways when it comes to shoes; what the major influences are; and where things are heading in the footwear department. Click here to read more on footwear and shoe trends in 2008.

Sunglasses & Spectacle Trends 2008

The past few years have seen a massive increase in the popularity of sunglasses. Thank you Anna Wintour for wearing them indoors, now we're all doing so. But which styles should we be wearing in 2008? Are aviators still in, and have oversized sunglasses done their dash? And what styles are new to 2008? Click here to read find out about 2008's sunglasses trends.

Jewelry Trends 2008

What are our jewellery trend predictions for 2008? The bigger and bolder, the better! Peruse our guide on the top 5 jewellery pieces to invest in, and be expecting to find lots of unique exotic jewels, quirky animal motifs, and classically feminine diamonds listed. Just let's not wear them all at once... Oh to hell with it! As long as you leave the boring stuff at home who really cares? Click here to read more on 2008's jewellery trends.

Individual Looks

Art Deco fashion trend

From the 1930s inspired suiting of Marc Jacobs to the glamorous geometric design dresses of Ellie Saab, Art Deco was a subtle thread running through the styles of 2007. And in 2008 the dirty thirties are back (helped somewhat byKeira Knightley's fashion in Atonement) and the Art Deco elements along with them. Girls, get out your wide-leg pants, red lipstick and airs of nonchalance! Click here to read more on 2008's Art Deco revival trend.

See-through and sheer fabrics trend

Sheer fabrics are back with a vengeance... and a new level of sophistication. 2008's sheer pieces are structured yet soft, sexy yet sweet, feminine with a blunt edge. Dior, Chloe and Chanel are some of the big fashion houses leading the way in the see-through stakes - and it's not just blouses we're talking about but skirts and pants as well. Click here to read more on the see-through/sheer/nude 2008 fashion trend.

Underwear as Outerwear trend

A close relative of the sheer trend, lingerie-inspired garments are making it big in 2008. Less vampish than previous corsetry based trends, in 2008 it's all about delicate fabrics, colour (be it jewel bright or soft pastel) and texture (lace, ruffles). Don't feel that the whole ensemble has to be perfectly girly though - this is the time to mix it up and be creative with clashing your elegant boudoir chic with your rock-star accessories. Click here to read more on wearing your lingerie and underwear as outerwear in 2008.

1920's flapper fashion: 2008 trend

The original 1920s flapper girl was considered brazen, independent, provocative and free. Social norms have changed so much since then, that the 2008 flapper fashion revival will be seen as somewhat more feminine and sophisticated. So what does this revival hold? Read the article to find out. Click here to read more on 2008's flapper/1920s revival.

Accentuated shoulders trend

In 2008 short sleeves on garments will take a new turn. Shoulders will be empahsised in a modern way, from the pointed capped sleeves of YSL to the high rounded shoulders of Balenciaga. Unlike the oversized shoulder-padded power suits of the 1980's the new silhouette is streamlined and feminine. Are you daring enough to wear this trend? Click here to read more on theaccentuated shoulders trend in 2008.

Fur trend of 2008

In 2007 we watched with interest how many celebrities jumped on the fur-trend bandwagon... despite the best efforts of groups like PETA to discourage the wearing of fur (real or faux). In 2008 this trend is definitely set to continue - most recently seen in the pre-Fall 2008 womenswear collections. Click here to read more on the 2008 fur trend.

Tuxedo / Dinner Jacket trend for women

While women wearing men's clothing is nothing new to fashion, 2008 will see women wearing men's dinner suits perfectly on trend. More commonly known as a tuxedo, the look has been pushed by many a designer all with different interpretation; Anne Demeulemeester have created a Regency look, while Miu Miu are relying on a softer interpretation. Click here to read more on women wearing a dinner jackets.

Tuxedo / Dinner Jacket trend for men

The death of the dress code factors in on the new wave of tuxedo dressing for men. Pairing dinner and tuxedo jackets with more casual elements is not unusual for 2008, though if you're looking to pick one up a timeless cut will last forever. Click here to read more on men's tuxedos and dinner jackets, and how to wear them.

Wide-leg and flared pants trend

If you're over skinny, you'll be pleased to hear that wide-legs are on the rise. With the art deco trend playing such a large role in 2008, it's no wonder the wide-leg pant is back. Work it like a 1940s starlet - whether casual denim or pant-suit. Click here to read more on 2008's wide/flared leg trend.

Star motif: 2008 trend

What is it about stars? Is it the sense of wonder and magic that comes with staring up at a clear night sky? The reminiscence of childhood innocence? Whatever the reason, stars were a continued theme in the 2008 runways. From clothing prints to jewelry to accessories, look out for stars as a trend in 2008. Click here to read more on the 2008 star trend.

Single-Shoulders / Asymmetry

From toga-style dresses to tops to bikinis - asymmetric shoulder-lines have made a huge return in 2008-2009. Revealing a single shoulder in a dress can be subtly sexy and interesting on the eye - and the possibilities for how to wear it are numerous. Click here to read more on the asymmetric / single shoulder trend.

Other's Predictions

Trend predictions from Tobe

Retail and fashion forecasters Tobe have their own predictions about the fashion trends 2008 will hold. Sheer fabric makes their list as well as ours, while sneakers and scarves are some of the more obvious of predictions. Find out what else they're forecasting for the year.

Beyond 2008

2009 Fashion Trends

Look beyond 2008 and join Fashionising.com as we spot and analyse fashion trends in 2009.

Credit: Many thanks to Daniella Zalcman and Alexander Azarov for some of the photos used to promote the Fashion Trends 2008 bible.

Hair & Beauty

Ecostore eco friendly bodycare & cleaning products

I've not yet had the chance to visit New Zealand, but I'm fast becoming convinced that plenty of good things come out of that little country. Beached whales for one. My latest find, though, is an unassuming, unimposing little bunch of products by a NZ brand called Ecostore.

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Electric Pixie:Victoria Beckham's spiked hairstyle

Looking for a way to really rock your pixie crop hair style? Then take Victoria Beckham as inspiration.

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The bob trend: Lily Allen's new short hairstyle

Taking her cues from Kate Moss' short hairstyle, Lily Allen has joined the ever-growing list of stars sporting the bob hair trend. Lily's chin-length bob with side fringe has been cut with layering to create a textured look.

Thanks to the likes of Miss Moss, the bob in its various forms is likely to carry on as a 2009 trend, though those daring enough might opt instead for the pixie crop.

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Principessa beauty range for skin and hair

Principessa's tagline is "beauty products for the urban princess" - and they're true to their word. Wrapped up in what can only be described as the ultimate girly-girl pink packaging, you can't help but feel that any product is a delightful indulgence. Available at SassiSam.com, the Principessa range includes everything from whipped body cream to sugar scrub to hair & body powder. They also come in cute (and awfully handy) travel packs.

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The many sides of Victoria Beckham's pixie crop

The first time we saw the pixie crop hair style on Victoria Beckham we knew she was out there to make headlines. And though the pixie crop is a definite 2009 hair trend, it was from men's 2009 hair trends that Beckham took more of her style cues. Today it's out with the schoolboy and in with tousled, and we have all the angles to show it off.

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Leighton Meester: Milkmaid Braid Hair Trend

It's not quite a full-on milkmaid braid; but it's close enough to the 2009 hair trend to warrant a mention.

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Victoria Beckham: pixie crop, schoolboy slick

Taking her cues more from 2009's men's hair trends, Victoria Beckham attended her fragrance launch with a slicked back school-boy hairdo with side-part.

Posh's pixie crop hairstyle is maybe not as versatile as other style's she's sported, but she still managed to create a whole new look with it seemingly by using little more than some hair gel.

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Kate Moss' bob hair cut: more pictures

The first time I brought you pictures of Kate Moss' bob hair cut they weren't exactly fantastic. But thanks to a busy social life, the hypermodel has provided us with yet more glimpses of the sexed up, bed-hair bob which is likely to have a big influence on 2009's hair trends.

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Kate Moss with new bob hair style

You can't even see her face, and yet it's already being dubbed the kob. Such is the power of hypermodel Kate Moss that a new hair style precipitates new hair trends.

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Victoria Beckham gets pixie hair cut: trend

Victoria Beckham is not afraid to experiment when it comes to her hair; after famously starting thepob trend she has now moved on to another one: the pixie crop hair cut trend.

In wearing the hair trend Beckham has almost guaranteed that the 2008 hair trend will become a 2009 hair trend.

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