Following the boudoir line of design „the pajamas, transparency seems a very natural interpretation of the ultra-feminine tendency of this season. If in the fall the designers became puritans covering the womens silhouettes and using creativity in a more conservatory and Spartan style, for spring 2009 they totally spin it around 180 degrees. The creations are effectively a poem written for the female body-or even better a libertine tribute in its honor.
Transparent tops, daring cut dresses, sheer overalls and pants, pellucid skirts leave no room for imagination, and the breasts, hips and legs are boldly presented on the catwalk. From New York to London almost every designer like Erdem, Derek Lam, Roksanda Ilincic, Nina Ricci, and Cavalli inspired different transparent forms.
The romantic but in the same time minimalist idea of getting rid of the excess was used by the designers not only in order to attract attention on the body but also to make a statement against recession. Interpreted in fashion the message goes like this: Life is short, feel free and love your body.
Another current in this springs fashion is sporty style, definitely coming back in designers agenda with the proposition of some new rules. Sport outfits become day outfits, with a bit of re-invented chic involving a touch of luxury inside the casual shapes and acid colors. The specialists in this industry come with trendy names for the lines such as sport couture or utilitarian sporty style.
With zippers showing proudly, very casual cut, parka clothes, short cyclist tights, Bermuda style shorts, comfortable overalls, large pockets, juicy colors and high tech fabric joining denim, every outfit comes with too much glamour for a simple visit to the gym.
Some designers use their creativity to bring back into attention the so very American sporty-chic style in a very well elaborated merger between androgenic and feminine , fresh and urban at Matthew Williamson, DKNY, Brian Reyes ,Diesel and Isabel Marant ,an exotic touch at Sportmax and a note of glamour at Gucci.
There are also designers, who prefer to bring value to the feminine side. That is why they introduce sporty dresses like Max Mara, Lacoste and Michael Kors. At the very opposite pole there is the new collection from Adidas by Stella McCartney bringing the a very classy performance sport style.