(Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mischka, Philip Lim, DKNY)

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has just concluded in NYC (Feb. 1-8). Among many, there have been two noticeable trends in the designer collections presented for Fall 2008. From searching the Fashion Week photo database, we took note of the use of large handbags and various styles of black gloves in many designer collections. (Click the photos to enlarge) These two fashion staples can be expected to be very hot this fall!


(Nanette Lepore, Iodice, Jayson Brunsdon, Joanna Mastroianni)

Would you rock the giant bag / black glove trend?