Pretty boy
A reminder of the 40’s when Marlene Dietrich sported fine tailored jackets and long skirts, the acclaimed German actress was the ultimate epitome of elegance. A lit cigarette in one hand and a glove on the other, she had a strong personality in and out of the silver screen. She once said, “I dress for myself. Not for the image, not for the public, not for the fashion, not for men.” Till date, she inspires both actors and designers alike as for seasons they tried to bring her style and aura alive. But while flowers, colors and ultra feminine looks adorn the catwalks of Spring/Summer 2008, a refreshing antidote of androgyny is all the rave from designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Maison Martin Margiela and Helmut Lang. Heavy suited jackets and blazers that accentuate big, broad shoulders was a recurring scene as models showcased clothes that looked like they walked right out the doors of the elite Savile Row.
Rather than featuring designs that looked like women just raided their boyfriends wardrobe, the results are silhouettes that define and reflect the body but still apply the trope of masculinity. Brace yourselves as fashion has a way of moving towards sharing one closet with your boyfriend.
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