# Neck Scarves, Plaid & Page Boy Caps Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2008 By Bianca | Published 2008-02-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-fall-2008 References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/review/DGABBANA?mbid=flash) [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gabbana-x-donnafugata) is one of the most respected Italian fashion labels, and the designing duo behind the label didn't fail to disappoint at Milan Fashion Week this February. [D&G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skims-1) have a heavy influence of fashion, even beyond their own high end designer label and luxury pricing. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana's Fall 2008 collection had staple pieces, like [neck scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-coat), that are surely already being knocked off and recreated by fast fashion labels. A few looks to watch out for: 1970s London midi-skirts Page boy caps Poor-boy sweaters Plaid shirts, pants, skirts... plaid everything! Printed scarves Tweedy (skirts and dresses that hit the mid-calf) Skinny-legged pantsuits Fur-printed chiffon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fast Fashion Knockoffs:** The trend of replicating high end designer collections by fast fashion retailers is disrupting elite fashion houses and creating more affordable options for the masses. - **Vintage-inspired Clothing:** Fashion trends from past decades, such as 1970s midi-skirts and page boy caps, are being revamped and popularized by contemporary designers. - **Mixing Prints and Textures:** The trend of incorporating multiple patterns and textures into an outfit, such as plaid shirts and fur-printed chiffon, is shaking up traditional fashion rules and allowing for more creativity in style choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** The fast fashion industry, as well as high-end designer labels, are being forced to adapt to changing consumer preferences for both more affordable and vintage-inspired clothing options. - **Textiles:** The rising demand for diverse and unique prints and textures in clothing presents an opportunity for textile manufacturers to create innovative and interesting fabrics. - **Accessories:** The popularity of printed scarves and page boy caps showcases the potential for accessory designers to create fashion-forward and statement-making pieces that can elevate an outfit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collegiate-Style Winter Scarfs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-6.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Menswear Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-men.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md)