The new neutrals

For Spring 2007, lots of fashion trends have been thrown up, from 80s neon to futuristic to the new Romantics. But my favourite of all has to be the neutral palates favoured by designers such as Philip Lim of 3.1 Philip Lim and Thomas Maier of Bottega Veneta. For the uninitiated, neutrals refer mainly to colours such as white, light grey, cream/beige, khaki, camel... (you get the idea).

3.1 Philip Lim and Bottega Veneta respectively.

Other collections that featured lots of neutrals include the Badgley Mischka, Thakoon, Derek Lam, Marc Jacobs, Burberry Prorsum and Stella McCartney 2007 collections.



From Badgley Mischka



Burberry



Derek Lam



Marc Jacobs



Thakoon



Stella McCartney

And you don't need a big budget to indulge in these pieces. High street stores such as Massimo Dutti, Zara and French Connection allow you to partake in the neutrals trend without busting the bank account.



Thakoon and Zara respectively.

The Zara dress (featured above) upfront.



3.1 Philip Lim vs French Connection.

And beautiful versions of Burberry's sought-after trench can be found at Zara and Massimo Dutti.



The Buberry Trench, updated for Spring 2007.



Zara and Massimo Dutti respectively.

Photographs from the Massimo Dutti Spring/Summer 2007 catalogue, www.zara.com, www.style.com, www.frenchconnection.com, www.fcukbuymail.com