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product knowledge •Image courtesy WGSNImage courtesy WGSNUse lace as atrim on shoesand bags, aswell as in fulllace tops, dressesand jackets.layering, usually belted. Yarn lovers can get busy with theneedles creating knitted berets, bobbles, oversized scarves,and cowls or snoods to complete this look.Androgyny is an enormously strong trend coming through.This is a wonderfully versatile style, adaptable to all agesand body types. A deconstructed preppy look dominatesmen’s and junior retail, with classic pieces updated in newshapes or surprising fabrications and washes. Again this isan easy look to obtain using double knit. Remember, this isnot a structured man style dressing; it is deconstructed, softand minimal. It’s characterised by loose jerseys, monotonecolours and fine details. Think jeans, an unstructured navyblazer, melange grey knit and thin scarf – très chic!LOVING LACE!One fabric you cannot ignore this season is lace.It’s turning up everywhere and on everything,used as a trim on shoes and bags, as well as infull lace tops, dresses and jackets.There is no limit to what lace you use whilefashion is exploring everything from lady-likechantilly laces to heavier more structured cordedlaces. The key silhouette for lace is the tank topand the lace dress in a body conscious shapeor shift style. Major colours to choose in laceare black and ivory with just a hint of nude. Totoughen up the look don’t be afraid to matchthis back to a leather bomber jacket or leatherlookleggings. Or, go wild and pair it with animalaccessories or a faux fur coat.finish the lookwith velvet ribbonsLou lou lace from SpotlightGet Creative Quarterly Autumn 2011 57