THE X EFFECT

It8217;s a trend that dominated New York fashion week. And pundits predict that criss-cross necklines will be the most sought-after look in spring-summer 2008. While J Mendel used this style in an organza evening dress, Jeremy Lang used vibrant colours in his daytime piece. Gwen Stefani was seen wearing a blue dress with a cinched waist and a criss cross neckline while The OC star Rachel Bilson was spotted wearing a hot pink Chanel dress with a black criss-cross neckline. Back home, Malini Ramani used the neckline in a funky beachwear collection. 8220;The trend is a big hit but one must be careful of the fit. It should fit closely to your neck but not tight enough to make it difficult for you to breathe,8221; says designer Gaurav Gupta.