The Central mall in Eu Tong Sen Street takes fashion trends seriously.

As designers get a full-on art attack this season - what with bold prints and illustrations all the rage - the mall will launch a five-week exhibition on the union of fashion and art tomorrow.

Called A Splash Of Fashion And Colours, it takes place at the mall's gallery section on Level One and ends on April 27.

Find out how designs have evolved through time and pick up tips on how to carry the look with modern-day interpretations by The Central's boutiques.

A different theme rules each week: Flower power dominates from tomorrow till March 28 and geometric prints hold court the week after.

In the last and longest leg from April 5 to 27, get mini with all things micro and short.

A fashion show will kick off each theme at 3 and 7pm on these four days: tomorrow, Saturday, March 29 and April 5.

The search is also on for the best 20 retro fashion finds from the 1940s to the 1980s to be displayed at the event.

The owner of the item voted the crowd favourite by shoppers wins a $300 voucher from beauty shop Skin Inc. It might seem a little odd but hey, old skin has never been in.

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times on Mar 20, 2008.