Trend Watch Hot High Street Trends 2008

Date Published:

11/06/2008

Bhs

Austin Powers Rules

The 70s look has been big news for a couple of years and the trend lives on in 2008. We luurrrve this retro inspired hanging chair - it will look great indoors, and is designed to be tough enough to live outside, too.

Chair, £199; wall print, £100; plastic bamboo plant, £60; cushions from £15; rug, £99, all Bhs.
www.bhs.co.uk

The White Company

Natural & Neutral

Raw, natural fabrics are being used to great effect to create everything from lighting to table mats, and we think Luce natural shell and resin lamps are a top buy. They will make you want to book your summer holiday right now. Anyone got Judith Chalmers' number?

Luce natural shell and resin lamp, £250; Luce natural shell and resin floor lamp, £295; cushions from £25, all The White Company.
www.thewhitecompany.com

Sainsbury's

Big, Bold Monoprints

The next time you're doing your weekly shop, slip this new bedding into your trolley. The bold designs in black and white - another big trend for fabrics, upholstery and wallpapers this year - will make an impact on your bedroom, but not on your wallet.

Black and white damask double duvet set, £13.99; white pillowcases, £1.75 each; Different by Design silver drop base lamp, £24.99; white majolica floral tealight holder, £3.99; black panel pintuck cushion, £6.99; black scroll frame, £5.99; silk silver cushion, £4.99, all Sainsbury's.
www.sainsburys.co.uk

House Of Fraser

Back To Black

Ahh, yes, Ms Winehouse, we approve... Black, as you'll see in our Colour Trends 2008 feature, is the big look for 2008, so it's no surprise that Jamie Oliver is streets ahead with his new range of cookware. For the ultimate trend-setting kitchen.

Big bowl, £22; ramekins, £8.50; pie dish and bird, £25; big stew pot, £40; soup pot, £45; hemstitch napkin, £16 (for pack of four), all Linea. Otho oval mirror, £199. All House of Fraser.
www.houseoffraser.co.uk