We've long been discussing alternatives to using your breasts as a fashion feature in the fashion forums,and the best options have always come down to highlighting other partsof the body; your back and shoulders. That makes 2008 a perfect yearfor fashionisers, as we can indulge in both the backless fashion trend and the one-shoulder / single-shoulder trend.

Where It All StartedLike most of 2008's fashion trends the one-shoulder trend first emerged in 2007, and it should come as no surprise that this is yet another trend started by hypermodel Kate Moss. Surprisingly though, it's not because this was a look that Moss was often seen wearing, but because it featured in her Kate Moss for TopShop range (modelled right by Irina Lazareanu).
As the feature piece of Moss' first TopShop collection, it wasn't long before we saw the look on everyone from Paris Hilton to Kate Bosworth. But don't let Paris put you off - along with the sheer trend the single-shouldered piece has fast become one of the defining looks of 2008!

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So where to find your single-shouldered fashion piece? Thanks to a horde of designers its easy. While we've touched on a few above, here are pieces and collections from a few more for your perusal; Erin Fetherston Fall/Autumn-Winter 2008/2009, Donna Karan Women's Pre-Fall 2008 collection, Peter Som's Fall/Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 collection, Abaeté's Fall/Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 collection, Juan Carlos Obando's Fall/Autumn-Winter 2008/2009, Lela Rose's Fall/Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 collection, Herve Leger by Max Azria's Fall/Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 collection, a far less demure hot-pink dress from Laura Dahl, a Scottish inspired floral dress from Gucci, and a floral dress from Alex Perry.
Fashion Trends 2008Stay ahead of this year's fashion, hair, and beauty trends with Fashionising.com’s constantly updated Fashion Trends 2008 bible! You'll find more articles like this, along with tips on key looks you should invest in and those to avoid.

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