Floral Fashion 2009 Trends

Accessories naturally lend themselves to decoration, and bags and scarves are the prime targets for floral fashion. But this year, shoes, necklaces and hosiery all vie for retail floor space. Square scarves are firmly back in the accessories drawer, and think about wearing them as a cowboy bib style for a careless air. Tops, tunics and blouses are an easy way to bring florals into your wardrobe without overdoing flower power. These items below are made from printed fabric or embroidered material.


Flowers probably first appeared on clothing as attached to a corsage or leaf wreath. At some point surface stitchery was added, and later simple motifs were introduced into basic weaves, the latter grew into COMPLEX damask brocade weaves. adds a true folkloric touch, and is most effective when applied to either a black or white background as the many example here illustrate..

Rose Handbag, Sandal Shoes & Jacquard Rose Lace Hosiery



This season separate floral or rose attachments appear on every accessory you can imagine. Marks & Spencer is onto a winner with this low cost rose decorated handbag. It has a patterned lining and has had rave reviews from purchasers.
Floral hosiery and footwear can also add a blast of colour to your winter outfits.

Floral Jewellery



Chunky jewellery has gained in volume again. This is no longer statement jewellery, but weighty armour. Floral forms, especially huge metal and semi-precious roses mixed with chain and pearls give extra three dimensional form to neckwear.