By Regina Libian a.k.a. Inaya

It’s always exciting to see which designers will dive into certain seasonal trends, and to see the final result of exactly how they interpreted and applied the trends to their own personal visions. One of the most prevalent trends on the runway during the recent Fall 2008 shows was the creative use of zippers. Some took the trend more literally than others, while many designers got a bit more experimental with it. This was not only a trend during the women’s collections but also was very prominent in the men’s shows as well. Be it for functional or simply for aesthetic value, many designers took a stab at it. 

A couple of noteworthy men’s collections to feature the trend were Dries Van Noten’s and Damir Doma’s. Dries’, which was primarily a mix of rich-hued, geek chic basics paired with plaid and striped pieces, featured zippers in an interesting way. They appeared at the bottom of loose-fitting trousers, directly up the middle, from knee to ankle.