The long and the short of it: Skirts get longer for next year’s fashion

SKIRT lengths are coming down next year — a fashion trend that has always indicated tougher times ahead.

Indeed it was the downturn in the economy and not the washout summer that was most on the minds of the 200-plus buyers attending Motorola Dublin Fashion Week (MDFW).

All were extra careful when choosing from up to 30 labels showcasing next year’s spring/summer collections.