The 70s were characterized by psychedelic prints, the 80s by the contrasting images of glamour and denim. The minimalism of the past few years is now being put at the wayside, making way for bolder, more exotic clothing choices. When I first started working here two years ago, the simple look was in style. We carried a lot of plain shirts and bottoms-almost all were solid colored. Now, I'm seeing that people are veering away from simplicity.
Prints add panache Prints are an easy way to add panache to any outfit.
Of note is the recent trend towards animal prints. In years past, animal prints were seen in more neutral colors-beige, black and white. For summer 2000, these animal prints are available in these more traditional colors as well as some that are more unusual. The aforementioned lizard skin dress bore a strong resemblance to a haute couture Gucci dress seen on the Milan runways last spring. Floral-inspired items are also appearing in department stores this season.