17.02.10
NEW YORK — So big, miniskirts. The up-to-there trend gave way to longer hemlines at New York The latest thing Week.
There were more pants, too, than in recent seasons when the dress ruled the runways. Even designers who showed shorter dresses paired them with leg-warmers for a less leggy look.
On Wednesday, Oscar de la Renta showed extensive slim skirts for daytime, while Michael Kors had the slim form just below the knee as well as more free-flowing knits that grazed the knock over.
The old saying that hemlines go up in a good economy and down in a bad one is not always the case, but many did see the longer hemline as a token of the Great Recession.
"There's a general growing up of fashion after a very enigmatical year," said Joanna Coles, editor in chief of Marie Claire periodical. "Women don't want dressing up to be so complicated. The hemline dropping is part of that."
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Here's the system for glamour: a hearty serving of luxe cashmere, slim bodysuits, desire skirts and crisp coats, with a few furs tossed in and a run of sparkle. Add a little Michael Kors sizzle.
Source: The Canadian Press