Flower Power

Flower Power

Flower Power: Make the Summer’s Hottest Trend Your Own

Everything’s coming up roses on the runway!

            Flower prints and floral-inspired designs are super-hot in almost every notable fashion collection this season. From huge, bright tropical flowers splashed across dresses to tiny, dainty prints on a breezy top, designers went mad for flower power in 2008.

            Who can blame them? As the last vestiges of winter are leaving northern climes, fashionistas are embracing the season – and who better to look to for inspiration than Mother Nature?

            And lucky women this season can choose from a wide range of styles to fit their own personal taste. Fashion mavens at Glamway24 (www.glamway24.com), an Italian-based Internet boutique that brings the collections of top designers from all over the world to the desktops of savvy shoppers, say that this season’s florals offer appeal for the most romantic of tastes to the most urbane. 

            “This season, florals are some of the some of the most popular styles in our boutique,” said Glamway president Gilda Barabino. “The designers have offered such a variety that everyone can find something she loves.”

            For those looking for a sweet, ladylike dress, try the Creta dress by O.titude. A sweet floral print in a demure shape, O.titude’s Creta dress also offers a huge wow factor – a sexy lace-up top with a large appliqué over the bust. The Italian designer, whose line in available via Glamway24, also offers the Anusca dress, which presents a sweet, 1940s-inspired silhouette in a refined print – and some of the prettiest, most dramatic sleeves we’ve seen this season.

            One of the world’s hottest designers, Custo Barcelona, also pushed petals in his collection this season. Custo Barcelona, which creates beautiful clothes that combine European sophistication and California spirit, has served up floral offerings ranging from tops to dresses.

            Hitting just the right note for this season’s bold flower craze is Custo Barcelona’s Pim All You Need T-shirt. Bright flowers adorn this figure-flattering top, which perfectly expresses the designer’s talent for joining experimental chic with classic elegance.

If you’re looking for something with a bit more glamour, try Custo Barcelona’s Clever Flower offering, which can be worn as a long top or a minidress. Presented in an elegant kimono shape, Clever Flower is universally flattering and eternally chic.

Glamway24 also offers gorgeous dresses – perfect for capturing the romance and ease of summer. One of the boutique’s most popular designers – in fact, a big favorite of international trendsetters and celebrities – is Hale Bob. Beloved for his modern take on traditional feminine shapes, Hale Bob’s designer Daniel Bohbot offers smart shoppers dresses that are sure to become wardrobe staples.

And don’t forget jeans when you’re looking to add florals to your wardrobe. Barabino says that jeans have become one of the most popular places to inject a little flower power into your wardrobe.

“Embellished jeans have gained so much popularity this season,” she said, pointing to the return of Boho-chic and 1970s-inspired fashion. “Just as a simple pair of jeans can used to spice up a colorful top, jeans with floral appliqués can be used to set off a simple blouse or T-shirt.”

Barabino pointed to the popular Los Angeles-based designer Switch USA, which offers handmade jeans with beautiful embroidered embellishments. Hot off the runway this season are the designer’s Paradise jeans, which offer a super-flattering fit and just the right touch of glamour.

About the Author

Bree has traveled the world in search of cutting edge fashion. She enjoys 'discovering' new designers and identifying trends.

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