Synthetic Fabrics and Futuristic Fashion - Spring 2008

Considering the recent turn towards futuristic fashion, it`s no surprise that designers are starting to work with fabrics of the not-so-natural kind.  Neoprene to nylon came down the runways giving traditional looks a more modern and inventive feel, and, with the right incorporation, this trend can seriously update your style.  The key is to take that neoprene overcoat and put it with a soft wool or cotton.  The result will be a more softened effect that is still intriguing.

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$$$ Dolce and Gabanna – Quilted Metallic Blouson Jacket – Saks Fifth Avenue - $2265 (left)

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$ Kenneth Cole – Metallic Bomber Jacket – Kenneth Cole - $228 (right)

		Seth Plattner Seth Plattner is the Men's Market Editor for Elle Magazine.