Fashion slaves have turned to the trends of early 20th century and choose handcrafted (or handcrafted-looking) clothing and accessories. Lovely vintage embroidery and silhouettes already took up stores and streets, but it's high time for hand knits and patched decorations to step into the spotlight.
After a couple of seasons of bling and futuristic costumes we want a different kind of glamour: hidden in extra quality materials, hand tailored and ornamented. The world seeks for reliable and well-tried garments. And what can be more cozy and tedious crafted than a granny knitted sweater? Choose it jacket type, heavy, long and coarse knitted. Gird the sweater with a knitted or leather belt and you'll 
have a stylish solution for chilly summer evenings. This type of garment can be worn by both men and women. Heavy knits are combined with plenty of different fabrics and textures.
Fashion is not strict these days, that's why a heavy sweater has an opposite - sexy fine knitted blouses and dresses. They are allure, made to fall around and accentuate the shape. And they are great for elegant look on a hot summer day. Designers love to dress their models in lace and knitting this season, and the next season won't be an exception. This wear can be either romantic or sedate or even crazy; it depends on which texture and shape you choose. The length varies from tunic-style to touching the knees. Even the relatively long blouse-dress can be worn on jeans or tight trousers. It's recommended to combine fine knitwear with huge accessories for the best image.
Though silhouettes are old and strict like uniforms, patches brighten them up. Patches are not a simple piece of fabric sewed on a garment; they are kitted or crocheted decorations that differ in texture. Actually, they can be anything that you find stylish: a picture printed or embroidered on a scrap, a funny slogan or famous brand name. It doesn't mean you have to sew the patches yourself; the garments are created in a certain way to look individual. This trend is based on a contrast: clothing made in classic lines is highlighted with playful patches as they add a sense of individuality to monotonous uniform-style garments.
Another trend that includes patchworks is jeans wear. This fashion is not new; it's reborn of 80's with its purposely ragged clothing and frayed fabric patches everywhere. You may have heard that fashion twists in spiral, and what is on top today, used to be hot some time ago.
However, things change as time goes by and a current trend can't be the same as it used to be. Present patches are more modern, adapted for today's look and sewed on unexpected places. Indeed, the very concept of patched and torn jeans serves as a challenging opposite to modern life and a futuristic point of view. It's going to stay with us for autumn and winter seasons of 07/08 as well.
Finally, fashion is bored with plastic and synthetic fabrics, so reputable designers start to discover the use of natural materials again. Don't keep your woolen sweater and frayed cotton jeans in a wardrobe, but wear them everyday.
