Trend

Spring/Summer 12 Trends

Modern Crafts

This s/s trend consists of tassels and shimmering fabrics. Designers opt to use old traditional textile ideas such as crochet and applique to add a lot of texture. This trend is all about garments that look expensive, the trend has a hint of boho effect, these pieces are handmade and are very elegant and expensive. The main colour palette consits of browns, neutrals and pastel colours. Very earthy original colours. Designers who have created garments for this trend include, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Gucci, Versace and Roberto Cavalli.

Roberto Cavalli

Smart Sportswear

Sleek, glamorous, shimmering garments, when it comes to this Smart Sportswear trend. This trend consists of see through fabrics, boy sport shorts and bandeau bra's. The main colour palette of the trend is black and white with a hint of grey, i think this trend would work really well for a photo shoot as the image of the Queen on English money is black and white, this trend is really smart and sophisticated just like the Queen.

Designers and brands who have created garments for this trend are Jonathan Saunders, Pringle of Scotland, Nicole Farhi, Jaeger and Richard Nicoll.

Isabel Marant

White Spirit

This next trend is about precision, perfection, and beautiful tailoring. The trend is one colour palette-White. The neutral colour palette of white is not girly at all, the trend is very clinical and pure. With beautiful evening gowns to shift dresses this trend is a perfectionist. Brands and designers included in this trend are Topshop Unique, Michael Kors, Altuzarra and Pringle of Scotland.

Topshop Unique

Tangerine Dream

As most of the trends i have looked at are very neutral and pastel colours, i found this one and thought it was perfect to liven up this trend section. The colour palette of this trend is orange and bright! The trend consists of dresses that are very bright and bold orange, which are then teamed with blue accessories or shoes, to take away from the boldness of the garments. The designs are daring and is said to be only worn with tanned and toned legs. I do really like how 'out there' this trend is. Designers such as Cacharel, Yves Saint Laurent, Sonia Rykiel and Christian Dior have all created designs for this trend.

Cacharel

Colour Shock

Lady-like dresses and elegant, sophisticated designs with a neon twist. A colour shock! Rich fabrics are included in this trend such as luxe taffeta and duchess satins. I really love this trend, its totally like our idea for our photoshoot of the idea of the Queen an iconic figure and putting a modern day twist on it. This neon colour palette could be used for our photoshoot inspiration. creating the image original with hints of bright, bold colours. Designers who have created garments for this trend include, Miu Miu, Christopher Kane, Giles, Paul Smith and Jason Wu.

Christopher Kane

Accessories Trend-Skinny Belts

Neutral, pastel colours are the main palette of this accessory trend. All of these skinny belts are leather and can be worn in many ways. Designers sporting this accessory trend are such as Chloe, Fendi and Nina Ricci. I really like this new accessory trend its really simple, but very effective to an outfit.

Chloe

Amanda