Fall Fashion Trend: Florals
Benjamin Cho
This NYC designer is the darling of the downtown hipster set, who love his updated take on the classics. Cho was clearly feeling crafty when he designed his Fall 08 collection, sending out sleek sheaths featuring oversized appliquéd flowers.
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Badgley Mischka
Mark Badgley and James Mischka said that their fall collection was inspired by Bianca Jagger, who's known for her love of prints and floppy hats.
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Cynthia Steffe
Wispy dresses featuring a delicate floral print in Fall? Sure, if its in an autumnal palette and paired with ankle boots. Add a sweater and it can even work in the office.
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Anna Sui
"Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" played as models strutted down the runway wearing floral headbands and iridescent tie-dyed jackets as Sui mined the late '60s for inspiration on her update on boho chic.
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Erin Fetherston
Fetherston is known for her exuberantly romantic approach to designing and the extraordinarily realistic floral print on this ethereal empire-waist gown was inspired the designer claimed, by a Shakespearean goddess.
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Karen Walker
The styling at New Zealand designer Walker's show was pure grunge but the patterns on her baby dolls dresses were sweet and pretty.
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Oscar de la Renta
Clearly women who shop for evening gowns at de la Rentas atelier are not bothered by recession woes. His beautiful black halter gown featured gold leaf embroidered into the flower motifs.
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Milly by Michelle Smith
The designer known for using a bright Palm Beach pop of color in her pretty prints this season updated the look with a classic black and white palette.
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Thakoon
There was a series of styles featuring bold floral prints in Thakoons Fall collection, but this off the shoulder number, which glittered with a sophisticated sequined pattern, was our favorite.
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Tuleh
Tuleh's ladylike take on fall florals? A bold, bright coatdress cinched tightly at the waist.
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