Vintage Inspired themes were strongly featured among the top designer collections for Spring 2009.

Everything from 50s inspired Plaids, 70s Paisley & Ethnic Prints, 60s Shift Dresses and 80s Asymmetric shapes, ruching & detailing were key.

Ruffles, sheer fabrics, sequins & embellishments were also major components amongst the top collections.

Designers like artists have always thrown an eye to the past to influence

their work. Personally I would rather own a true Picasso than a modern abstract any day

Well the great news for us vintage fashionistas is that we can recreate these runway looks with ease by investing in high quality vintage pieces which cost a fraction of the designer ‘take’ whilst having the added benefit of being a complete one off!

Heres a snippet of the key trends for Spring 2009 as seen at New York Fashion Week alongside each hot new trend we have the real deal- that is iconic pieces that have inspired these collections- click on for more detail.

Donna Karan

80’s luxe was the look at Donna Karan at New York Fashion Week-Draping, Ruching  and Asymmetric tailoring with embellished neck lines were key  features amongst her collection for Spring

Click to view 1980s blue Vintage Evening Dress

Suede for Project Runway

Ultra-girly was the watchword for Suede, with Barbie-perfect gowns in deftly mixed florals & plaids

Pictured right we have a 70s floral maxi dress which we think surpasses the designer item hands down

Click to view 1970s Vintage Maxi Dress

Kenley Collins for Project Runway

Meanwhile Kenley Collins produced an all-lady effort inspired by vintage pinups with a touch of 80s retro

Click to view 1980s Vintage Abstract Party Dress

Jerell Scott for Project Runway

Sequins are still a hot trend for Spring/Summer

Former model Jerell Scott’s collection featured some beautiful iridescent dresses- again the 80s being a major influence in these designs

Click here to view 1980s black sequin Vintage Party Dress

Michael Kors

Again 80s inspired looks were key. Michael kors The Project Runway judge’s collection featured

Bold stripes, colourful plaids and oversized polka dots.

Click here to view 1980s Red Plaid Wool Skirt

or

Click here to view Revamp Vintage T-Shirt

Max Azria

Grey is also due to stick around for Spring-For his third and eponymous line, the multi-tasking designer Max Azria showed a surprisingly minimalist lineup of flowy and fresh-feeling frocks in neutral colours

Click here to check out the 1980s Revamp Vintage Silk Dress

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