Fashion Euros 2008: Poland Vs Croatia

16-06-2008 09:10

As the group stages of the Fashion Euros 2008 draw to a close we see two of the competition's hottest newcomers come face to face.

Poland v Croatia (KO Monday, 20:45)

Both teams barely stood their ground against veterans Germany but this clash is much more farily matched as both countries are up and coming in the fashion world.

Poland have already given the world the fresh new face of Anja Rubik- 22 year old supermodel who has scored top deals with Givenchy, Chloé, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton.

But Croatia have their very own supermodel superstar/ football WAG in the form of sexy Ljupka Gojic who has worked as a spokesmodel for Givenchy as well as scoring lucrative contracts for other major brands.

So both teams have their hot young star players but it's their style on the day that is really sets them apart. Croatian capital Zagreb is very proud of it's fashion week and although it barely features on the fashion journalist radar at the minute it does attract some international VIPs including London based Portugese designer Louis de Gama and European retail giants Etam.

Poland's capital Warsaw is yet to bag it's very own fashion week but as we discovered in the last round the Polish turn their streets into a catwalk with their on-trend folklore, gypsy style.

Layered woolen dresses draped with wraps and scarves, romany style embroidery and cute doll-like hair styles are going to be huge next season and can already be spotted on the streets of Poland.

As the final whistle blows it seems neither side has the strength to make it through to the next round but both Poland and Croatia have shown they have the makings of a fashionable future.

Result: Poland 2- 2 Croatia

Caz Moss- Female First