Casual luxury dominated international designer fashion in 1998.
The style was a mix of classic yet flattering American tailored
sportswear, with an emphasis on separates--loose trousers,
sweaters, and knee- and ankle-length skirts--and costly couture
fabrics such as cashmere. Though the "maximalism" style of luxury
featured during 1997 had given way to a more casual look, some
elements remained popular, including the use of strong colours such
as red, petrol blue, winter white, purple, and gray, which, for
both women and men, succeeded in eradicating the dominance of the
basic black wardrobe. Real fur, too, was prevalent on the
autumn-winter runways ... (100 of 1465 words)Casual luxury
dominated international designer fashion in 1998. The style was a
mix of classic yet flattering American tailored sportswear, with an
emphasis on separates--loose trousers, sweaters, and knee- and
ankle-length skirts--and costly couture fabrics such as cashmere.
Though the "maximalism" style of luxury featured during 1997 had
given way to a more casual look, some elements remained popular,
including the use of strong colours such as red, petrol blue,
winter white, purple, and gray, which, for both women and men,
succeeded in eradicating the dominance of the basic black wardrobe.
Real fur, too, was prevalent on the autumn-winter runways .