Fashion week trend predictions

The Fashion Week season is drawing to a close, with the oh-so-glamorous final shows taking place in Paris this week. As ever, the London catwalks claimed plaudits from front-row fashionistas as the coolest of the lot, with runway-ready hair the ultimate autumn/winter ’08 accessory.A hand-picked group of elite hairdressers from Toni & Guy and essensuals were on hand backstage, styling models for some of LFW’s hottest shows too, working to briefs from 16 of the hottest Brit designers, including Felder Felder, Gavin Douglas and Giles Deacon. Read more about it all here. While some of the more edgy looks – stockings over faces à la Giles anyone? – are perhaps unlikely to catch on, there were a plethora of gorgeous looks on show that your clients are set to be clamouring for next season. Here’s the Toni & Guy team’s top three…The Cobain ManeCombine grungy, rock star hair with gothic couture, to achieve a sexily dishevelled style.Must have: strong centre parting, messed-up look, dusty textureSeen at: Felder Felder, Georgina Harley Smith

Out of AfricaGet in touch with your wild side with this tribal-inspired look is all about personalised style and contrasting textures.Must have: sculptured style, quirky textures, a less-than-perfect finishSeen at: Giles Deacon, Aganovich


Vintage Nostalgia1920s-style finger waves and 1940s-style waves and partings were big news at the London shows, with tight chignons and divine updos ruling the runways.Must have: high shine, glamorous perfectionSeen at: Gavin Douglas, Qasimi