In Italy, on and off the runway, here`s what`s hot and what`s not:
What`s hot
– Pants, from leggings to wide, cuffed looks, but especially slim pants and jeans.
– American TV soap operas. ”Santa Barbara” and ”The Bold and the Beautiful” top the list.
– Bold gold accessories, particularly chains as bracelets, chokers and belts, worn in multiples.
– American Indian and ecological motifs.
– ”Rossella,” the Italian version of ”Scarlett,” the new ”Gone with the Wind” sequal, already number one on the foreign bestseller list here.
– Suede penny loafers made by Todd and the Gucci-style loafer with a gold bit or chain on the toe.
– Black and white, especially in stripes and polka dots.
– Richly detailed scarf prints, a la Versace, in bodysuits, shirts and men`s ties-visiting fashion buyers and editors bought them like hotcakes-for themselves.
– Fabrics that are either transparent, like organza, or rough-textured, like raw linen and hopsacking.
– Long hair, in a tousled upsweep or down in a movie-star mane.
– High heels, especially backless mules.
What`s not
– Short, boyish haircuts.
– Timberland boat shoes.
– Soft, murky prints.
– Backpacks and fanny bags.
– Long skirts, unless they`re slit to show a lot of leg.
– Baby-doll ruffles.
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– Cellular phones as a status symbol.
– Shorts that let it all hang out.
– Tough chic.
– Plaids.
– Pleated skirts.
– Silver jewelry.
– Hats.
– Bright makeup.
– Dark pantyhose.