TRENDS FOR FALL 2010

FUR: There was an unabashed use of fur on countless runways, heralding a return to decadence, and unapologetic luxe dressing. From coats and capes, to skirts and dresses, the fuzzy stuff abounded, sometimes merely as trim, and often fabricated in unusual new ways. Chanel even showed fur trousers and shorts! But for that house, it was all about fabulous fake.
 HATS: Peruvian hats, sophisticated bowlers, lame turbans, velvet poor boy caps, fur and leather hoods-Take your pick from whatever suits you! Many fall collections featured fancy headgear this 'go round, for those confident enough to strut it.
FEMME FATALE: Sensuality and femininity are a big part of the season's DNA, and you can express yourself any way you choose: From delicate, romantic chiffon dresses, like we saw at Dior, to the arresting tribal glam offerings at Lanvin, to the '60s chic multi-textured looks of Valli, to the Audrey Hepburn meets Brigitte Bardot retro feel of Louis Vuitton, womanly dressing figures beautifully for fall.