MUSINGS AND OBSERVATIONS. Pre-trending: Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 Ready-to-Wear

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Although some of my favorite looks below were eclipsed by more prominent trends during Paris Fashion Week, I predict the following will have an impact on Ready-to-Wear over the next couple seasons:

THE DUSTER. Nothing says modern glamour more than a high drama jacket that does double duty as a practical layering piece. Dusters ARE swagger period.

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Dustered at Yohji Yamamoto, Hermes, and Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2010 RTW

ORIGAMI SHAPES. Pointed origami and V-shapes are refreshingly SHARP.

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Getting the Point at Rick Owens, Maison Martin Margiela, and Miu Miu S/S 2010 RTW

DOLL PARTS. Doll-like influences are eerily cool and are ALWAYS welcome in my book.

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All Dolled-Up at Givenchy and Wunderkind S/S 2010 RTW

OUT OF AFRICA. African inspired silhouettes and prints are going to be a BIG deal come next spring.

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African Rules at Kenzo S/S 2010 RTW

CAMOUFLAGE COMEBACK. It comes and it goes and yes, although camouflage has left the building, it is coming back soon, VERY soon.

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Colorful Camo at Louis Vuitton S/S 2010 RTW

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