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The Newer Architectural Silhouette 2008

The silhouette is changing again and, a more architectural, sculptured contour is developing. What we are seeing is folded fabric with geometric cutting, flared squared corner panels, and high proud or wide collars. The resulting look is an exaggerated three dimensional style. Fabric wraps about the body creating a cocoon and this redefines the body contours creating the current fashion silhouette. Observe this trend in the four coats below:

Far left - Aquascutum Anahita coat in blue contrast.
Centre left - Aquascutum Hine coat in dark brown.
Centre right - Aquascutum Hera coat in indigo.
Far right - Aquascutum Enki coat in blue.
More here on the winter coats fashion trends page.

The above photo line-up displays coats from the British company Aquascutum; they have been renowned for superb coat designs for 155 years. These coat images are from the Autumn 2008 Aquascutum collections. Aquascutum outerwear was worn by royalty and film stars long before the celebrity cult, as we know it today, even existed. For over a century the Aquascutum brand has been a byword for beautifully made, quality garments of understated British elegance.

For autumn 2008, Aquascutum created a silhouette that was balanced superbly with innovative womanly shaping, but with control over loose volume creating a soft roundness. Sculptured collars and hemlines, shapely sleeves are all the features note to help select instant updated coat looks.

Let me remind you again about investment dressing.
Quality lasts, quality shows, quality feels good. Think quality investment dressing.

Sculptured Dressing

When shopping for new clothes, whether, coats, jackets dresses or knitwear, think about this sculptured approach. Look for the little edgy details that say: 'forward and new in cut', but still have classic appeal. Seek only garments that are both statement making and investment dressing.

One of the strong trends in looser silhouettes this autumn is that of the pyramid coat. In this example near right Aquascutum uses the pyramid trapeze to create a youthful looking coat with a hint of vintage.

Near right - Aquascutum Vintage Collection - Diplomatic coat in pink, Fall 2008.
NB. Please note that the Vintage Collection is only available in the Aquascutum, 100 Regent Street, UK and Marunouchi, Japan store. Go to the Aquascutum website if you wish to order from their waiting list. Other ranges are sold at select venues globally.

Far right - Aquascutum Colli coat in purple from the Aquascutum London collection Autumn 2008.