We find the oversized black and white polka dot trend too fabulous for words--especially when it's skillfully layered with contrasting prints. Leave it to Christian Lacroix and House of Holland to do it best, after all, both love an over-the-top challenge. In case you're ready to start practicing, these Topshop examples are perfectly matched to those on Spring 09 runways.
Clockwise from top left: Zero Maria Cornejo Spring 2009, Marni Spring 2009, Giles Spring 2009, Michael Kors Spring 2009, House of Holland Spring 2009, Wunderkind Spring 2009
Polka dots, as we've learned from Commes des Garcon and our parents wardrobes circa 1986, are best when super-sized. This Spring 2009 designers made their polka dots extra-large and, along with other trends like bloomers and crop tops, they made for an optimistic statement indeed. Fashion editors might be wearing black right now but this Spring 09, it looks like all that will change.
People are lining up for the Betsey Johnson show right now. Although the all-week fashion peeps appear, there are handfuls of decked-out Betsey fans who've somehow snagged tickets. Yes, that's right, 'tickets'. It's Betsey, so, you know, it's more like a concert.
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