Britney: Setting the Sparkle Trend

The latest fashion trends for spring 2009 on the Paris and Milan runways seem awfully akin to Britney's 2008 MTV Video Music Awards style.  At the VMA's, Britney wore a silver, shimmering Versace halter dress (middle right) and later made a quick slip into a golden, metallic one-strap dress (middle left) near the end of the night.

Seeming to stick to the runways, we can see this trend reflected in the latest Versace fashion show which debuted this month in Milan.  The collection has a chic, old Hollywood feel that fuses modern metallics and patterns which the fashion house previously created for Britney's VMA appearance last year.

Taking a more modern approach, Balenciaga transforms this look into a more futuristic collection - melding pastels into the metal-infused dresses. Debuting on the Paris runways, Balenciaga's innovative new cuts and unexpected layering takes the sparkle trend to the next level.

Regardless of the clothing item, sparkles are in and we may, in part, have Britney to thank! Do you plan to follow this trend? And who do you think utilizes this trend better on the runway, Versace or Balenciaga?