(7 of 15) New York Spring 08 Trends To make your wish list–making easier, we’ve compiled the best of the season’s top trends. Read on and be prepared to shop come spring! '70s Safari The sultry heat of the Sahara and the 1970s infused many spring collections, as designers recalled an era when both cosmopolitan and exotic locales were more untamed than they are today. Derek Lam whipped up leopard-print dresses, Rag & Bone paired khaki shirtdresses with panama hats, and belted pantsuits—just the thing for traipsing through today’s urban jungle—could be found on the DKNY runway.