FASHIONWEEK Spring 2008: H Fredriksson Does Elegant & Ladylike Without the Stuffy. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

   
 

Summary: While the wide-legged trouser has made a strong comeback, this collection of elegant, ultra-feminine frocks from H Fredriksson could make a fashionista want to only step out in dresses. A fine artist by training, Helena uses her photography to inspire the original - and standout! - prints and color combinations.  Must-haves included the denim poof sleeve dress, a dusty aqua charmeuse number with a flattering flutter sleeve, a dark denim sleevless frock with a navy brocade "V" neck, and the ankle-length charmeuse dress in alternating horizontal panels in chocolate, black, chocolate & taupe.

Color Palette: mocha, chocolate, black, mustard, antique gold, blue denim, dusty olive, sienna, cream, muted aqua

Details & Textures: charmeuse & shine for day; long, eyecatching necklaces from Crumley; interesting non-fussy uses brocade; high-waisted sheeny leather lederhosen; flattering short poof sleeve; exaggerated (but flattering) high waists

Key Looks: blue denim poof sleeve dress; sleeveless knee length dark denim dress with deep brocade "V" neck; ankle length charmeuse panel dress; camel poof sleeve dress with defined natural waist

- Lesley Scott

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