One trend you must watch for are ruffles for Spring/Summer 2008. In apparel, you’ll see tiered layers with gauzy sheers & floral chiffons and perhaps some lace as well. Ruffle treatments are also being applied to handbags, footwear and accessories.

For something a little more structured, Anna Sheffield designer for Bing Bang, has used leather to create a stunning ruffle leather belt, pictured here in black and white. You can find Bing Bang in Vancouver at Misch Boutique or in Edmonton at Gravity Pope.

Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider