After countless hours of browsing through
Vogue’s online show reports, after falling in love with entire collections,
after pouring my heart and soul into writing about my love for this season, the
TREND Spring/Summer 2013 report is finally here! We have distilled the hundreds
of runway shows to unearth the trends of next season. It seems winter will be
challenging this year, but to know that we await these stunning pieces is
enough to help us all survive the bitter cold.
White
The colour
white has several connotations; purity, iridescence, positivity, but above all,
an undeniably classy elegance. White is the colour to watch this season, with
Lacoste, DKNY and Prabal Gurung models gracing runways with flair. There was a
time when black was the only colour to be considered sexy, flattering and
timeless, but there is a certain radiance about white that gives it that slight
edge. For the garden parties of Spring/Summer 2013, it is farewell to the LBD and a warm
welcome to the LWD. "White is not a mere absence of colour; it is a
shining and affirmative thing”
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| Prabal Gurung |
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| DKNY |
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| Lacoste |
Indian Elegance
It is to
Karl Lagerfeld and his Chanel Pre-Fall 2012 collection that we owe this thanks
for rekindling the fire of Indian opulence. Lagerfeld used all there was to be
inspired by in India silhouettes, materials, colours and accessories. The
Parisian fashion house sparked a trend in the industry, with statement Indian
gold threads being weaved into garments. Alongside were striking jewels, rich colours
and fabrics fit for a maharani. "There are some parts
of the world that, once visited, get into your heart and won't go . . . India is such
a place.”
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| Marchesa |
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| Manish Arora |
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| Vera Wang |
Hawaiian Paradise
The
birthplace of boho made a ritual reappearance during the Spring/Summer show season,
after a period of hibernation over winter. The colours are more vibrant than
ever, integrated into intricate patterns which are then carefully clashed with
more ornate designs. There is something about Hawaiian florals that signals the
long-awaited arrival of the summer sun. And therefore, summer would be
incomplete without a piece of this tropical island in your wardrobe. "Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace."
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| Mara Hoffman |
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| Isabel Marant |
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| Issa London |
Make a Statement
It has been
said, many times, by many greats, that fashion, style, and one’s choice of
attire is a means of self-expression, a statement with which I am in agreement.
Some designers have chosen to exploit this statement and make their thoughts
more explicit rather than interpretive. Lettering adorns the runways of the
likes of Ashish, Julien David and Finnish designer Ivana Helsinki. A geek-chic
vibe follows. "Young players need freedom of expression to
develop as creative players."
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| Julien David |
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| Ashish |
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| Ivana Helsinki |
Written by Sharlene Gandhi, follow or tweet her: @Sharlene_Gandhi.
Great selection of next season's trends!We've also chosen some essential items inspired by the S/S 13 shows.
ReplyDeleteI Love these Designs, But Probably its too small for me :( Anyway you have a Great Blog! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI love all these, especially the Vera Wang :)
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