Red, white and blue fashion statements became a symbol of solidarity. And as the first year anniversary of the day which will live in infamy nears, the colors of patriotism continues to evolve to become part of our wardrobe.

According to Tristine Berry, a fashion expert for the BASF Corporation, "Americans are still buying red, white and blue for their wardrobe, but they are beginning to put these colors together in new combinations."

Red will continue to be the color for the summer, but it will be shown in white in new ways, such as large, red florans on white backgrounds.

The nautical look which has traditionally evoked red, white and blue, will be popular for the summer and early fall. Watch out for red and blue stripes cut with white!

Berry believes that nautical themes, blue and retro 70's look will be very evident this summer.

So what's hot for summer and fall fashion? Here are some tips from BASF's top fashion trend spotter:

• "The biggest thing right now is stripes, more printed than woven," Berry says. "Look for pastel stripes in a sailor style, even in hats."
• In keeping with the nautical trend, jeans are appearing more often in fashion ensembles, as part of a '70s trend Berry calls "decade recycling." Berry predicts the '70s look will be better than in its first iteration because the technology used in making clothes has improved greatly in 30 years.
• Ticking -- tightly woven cotton or linen -- also is back, making its way from home design into apparel.
• For fabrics, the emphasis is on comfort. Softness and stretch are important for Fall 2002.

If nautical themes are "in" for the rest of 2002, what's out? p> Berry says there's one color that can go to the back of our closets -- pink.

"Everybody owns something pink, so they may not want to toss it out. However, people are ready for something different or more directional and are ready to treat themselves to something new."

While shopping for blues and stripes this summer, where can we find the next color sensation?

Berry says we should look around us -- color today moves easily from home design to clothes and cars and back again.

"There's a reciprocity that takes place between all parts of your life," she explains.