Stocking Trends for 2008
While most of the country is still dealing with the depth the winter and how to stay warm, the fashion industry is already in full bloom for Spring/Summer of this year.
So what is hot for this coming season.......
Metallic sparkle was a favorite this last season and it is continuing in full force. Anything that sparkles and shimmers is hot. It also will enhance your skin tone and make your legs look more feminine and luxurious.
Black Leggings
Rhinestone Trim |
Lavender
Silver Glitter
Fishnet Pantyhose |
Sheer Thigh Hi
Rhinestone Butterfly |
Black Thigh Hi
with Lurex |
When it comes to colors, purple is the hottest shade out there. From a dark vivid aubergine to a light pastel lavender, everything goes and will be fashionable.
Diamond Fishnet
Pantyhose |
Purple Black
Striped Tights |
Purple Black
Striped Thigh Hi |
Fishnet Thigh Hi |
Other color trends for 2008 include:
Grey is the New Black
Pinstripe
Black & Grey Tights |
Solid Grey Tights |
Melange Tights |
Fence Design
Grey Tights |
Blue is the New Green
Baby Blue
Fishnet Pantyhose |
Turquoise Blue
Diamond Fishnet Thigh Hi |
Light Blue
Ultrasheer Leggings |
Polka Dots
Tights |
The New Red is a softer, less bright red. Cardinal red was seen at many of the runway/catwalk shows
Burgundy Red Tights |
Red Sheer Leggings |
Red Fishnet Thigh Hi
Elastic Top |
Red Fishnet Pantyhose
Crochet Side |
Another trend that is getting bigger is layering. Whether it is thigh hi stockings over sparkly fishnet stockings, leg warmers over tights or fishnet, sheer over opaque, anything goes, your imagination is your limit.
Looking around the world on what is worn in trend setting cities such as Milan, Italy or Paris, France, black thigh hi stockings are the thing to wear. Not only for clubbing and sexy wear, but everyday out on the street. Every designer showed stockings on the runway among them
- Karl Lagerfeld (lacy openwork in black or white)
- Gaultier (fishnet footless in rainbow of colors)
- Yves Saint Laurent (classic fishnets)
- D&G (colored opaques)
- Anna Sui (torn fishnet, sheer capris, striped & sheer leg tubes)
- Marni (capri leggings)
- Viktor & Rolf (sheer footless with metallic embellishment)
Solid Thigh Hi's
Fishnet/Lace Top |
Solid Thigh Hi's |
Solid Thigh Hi's
Lace-Up Adjustable Top |
Opaque Thigh Hi's
Sheer Striped Top |
Obviously another big trend this coming year will be footless tights/ leggings. They are just sizzling and do come in all shapes, colors and materials. From Fishnet to sheer to opaque, you pick your style and are right on the mark.
Ruffles & Roses |
Fishnet Leggings |
Lace Trim Leggings |
Striped Capri Leggings |
When it comes to Fishnet stockings, they have come out of the closet. No longer just for evening wear and lingerie use, this year wear them on a daily basis in all colors and shapes. Whether a classic small fishnet to a large diamond net, combine them to your heart's desire. For the daring there are the over-the-knee thigh hi styles and for your more day-to-day wear, check out the fishnet pantyhose selection.
Diamond Fishnet |
Lace Top Thigh Hi's |
Star Net Thigh Hi's |
Lace-up Back |
Last but not least in trend are lacy nets. As seen on the runway of Karl Lagerfeld and YSL, lacy stockings provide a great look to this spring's fashion styles. The lace look is also a favorites among young fashion aficionados hanging out in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. They wear lacy stockings with tight or tiered miniskirts for a feminine finish.
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