FASHION
Kirstin Innes comes over all gothic as she previews the key fashion trends for 2008
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here‘.’ Spring/summer fashions
usually burst out in bright colours. btit this year most designers haven‘t managed to shake the winter blties (and purples and greens). Klaxons. who led 2007’s tooth-jangling 'l‘echnicolor revolution. have chucked the glowsticks in favour of Mad Max- inspired black leather. And most of this season‘s fashion icons have something of the night about them.
As ever. menswear trends are hugely influenced by Hollywood. Johnny l)epp in .S'ii'eeney Yin/(l is your model for this season. gents. although we suggest approaching this look with caution: say yes to the dishevelled waistcoats and the air of haunted Victorian melancholy. and no to the blood- stained butcher’s apron. Keep hold of those waistcoats for summer. too —* Ben Whishaw. who plays the velvet-clad. foppish Dylan in I'm Not Here will be staining as the equally foppish. teddy bear-sooking Sebastian lilyte in the upcoming Brainy/feud Revisited remake. Rejoice. frustrated dandies. and bin your trainers!
Women. meanwhile. can look to smoky-eyed chanteuses like (‘harlotte ‘daughter-of-Serge—’n'- Jane‘ (‘iainsbourg and Natalie Portman. smouldering in Marc Jacobs‘ masculine tailoring at the start of The Darjeeling Limited. If that sounds a bit serious. girls who just wanna have fun can try pouring themselves into leather this season. too. Keep the hair sharp. though: the ideal is Joan Jett. not post- makeover Sandy fae Grease.
Start rummaging for those Tuxedo jackets. Men and women can wear them oversized over
jumpers and layers. (iirls can also squeeze shrunken numbers over a frock. Also making a return are slouchy cardigans for both sexes »- again. throw them over button- down shirts or dresses. Be sure and hold onto last year's biker jackets. And boots. All things leathery rock and roll are good.
Belts should be fastened over dresses. cardigans. shirts and jackets. They are getting slimmer again. though; oversized elasticated waist cinches will probably look dated by March. and look uncomfortable in the present.
Now is the time to ditch anything nu-rave. Stop it now. You‘re giving us a headache. And those leggings. Could everyone just calm down and cover up their crotches'.’ Thanks. Keft'iyeh scarves reached a nadir of bad taste this year when Jenna Bush slung one round her neck. Not appropriate unless you understand
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And while we‘re here . . . turbans. The only woman who can work that look is Joan (‘ollins. And
jumpsuits. The only woman who can work that look is Joan (‘ollins. And onliopaetlic—style stilettoes. They’ll break your bank balance. make your feet look ugly. and be out again before June. And the only woman who can work them is Joan Collins. Hey. w e‘ve spotted a trend?
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Shakespeare on the lawn with the Scottish weather as the only unreliable element: an outdoor theatrical festival is the stuff dreams are made of. Botanic Gardens. Glasgow, 25-26 Jul.
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The longest running jazz festival in the country offers a wide range of talent from across the musical spectrum. Vanous venues, Edinburgh. 25 Jul—3 Aug.
The festivals — the lnternaional. ange, Art and Book shindigs - combine to make Edinburgh in August the most cutured place on earthl. Various venues, Edinburgh.
24 Jul—3f Aug.
Bigger and better action from the world's toughest hero from hell. Pan's Labyrinth director. GUIllerrno del Toro. brings a spectaCular sequel to screen. General release, 22 Aug.
inaugural year in the company of BiOrk and The Beastie BOys, this sophisticated wee shindig should go from strength to strength in 2008. lnveraray,
29-37 Aug.
2007 headliners The Magic Numbers plus puppets. dancing, storytelling, Buddhist temples, food, fancy dress. and much more. Bel/adrum, Beu/y, 8-9 Sep.