2005 Spring Fashion Forecast

The trends

The bold and the beautiful: big bold prints show up in swimwear, skirts and dresses.

Move over mini: forgiving knee-length shorts are a welcome change … Capri pants continue to walk the walk.

Easy updates

To have and to hold: structured handbags in exotic textures and surprising mixes of velvet and leather, belted closures, rhinestone clutches and — the new hobo bag with curved, crescent shape top.

Retro vision: sunglasses with oversized ovals, chunky plastics, drop temples and wing-shaped lenses.