are the new shape for Autumn and provide the big knitwear story for Autumn/Winter 08. These chunky texture reflectthe trend towards greater volume in knitwear, and the batwing sleeves flatter all.Some styles come with button detail on the shoulders and arm for added interest,and look particularly good with and in bold, contrasting colour. Or there's also a grey block colour version which givesa subtle nod to the eighties trend and should be worn with simple blacktrousers or a miniskirt.
Through clever use of necklines theknitwear collection also aims to flatter the figure. elongate the body and nip the waist in, worn with blackslimline trousers they're the ultimate Audrey Hepburn piece. Or, for dressieroccasions, the wide-necked will show off stunning necklaces.
The gorgeous are set to become versatile favourites. Aswell as going with everything, they'll introduce exciting new colours andshapes to Autumnal wardrobes. Styles that are set to become seasonalbestsellers include the brown double breasted cardigan, wine crochet button cardigan, and the range ofnautical, wrap and ruched styles.
For elegant evening cover-ups the gold andsilver lurex are a dramatic way to inject some studio 54 glamour into evening outfits, justslip one over a favourite LBD. Femininetouches such as frills, corsages and tie-fronts have been added to theremaining range of shrugs and boleros, so night time knit wear becomes just asirresistible as day wear.
On sunny Autumn days much of the knitwearthat can also double up as outerwear. Wear these warm knits instead of ajacket, they look fantastic over jeans or with thick tights and short skirts.
The most important rule is to remember the bigbelt to cinch everything in and keep the silhouette looking enviably hourglass.Cocoon yourself in , or add curves to your upper half with a rufflewrap, adding a stylish scarf or some ladylike leather gloves in bright coloursfor a modern day ?lady of the manor? look. Knitwear has never worked so hard!
See the entire Wallis Autumn/Wintercollection online at wallis-fashion.co.uk
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Forfurther information or samples please contact:
DonnaFrancis (020 7291 2351) or Rachael Cornick (020 7291 2825)