Top 10 Spring-Summer 15/16 Trends

Its that time of year again.

Winter isn’t over, but you know Spring is just around the corner.

Don’t be left on the back burner and start working on your Spring/ Summer wardrobe with a few key trend pieces seen on the Milan, New York and London runways.

Touching on these 10 trends you can ensure you will be the ultimate styler around town.

Trend #1

70's REVIVAL :

An array of 70's inspired silhouettes and designs such as crochet fabrics, flares trapezes dresses, patchwork, fur vests and Marrakech and kaleidoscope inspired Prints

Inspiration: Alberta F, Chloe, Tommy Hilfiger, Altuzzara and Theory.

Trend #2

DENIM:

Denim of all textures, ranging from mid blue to dark indigo in colour.

Inspiration: Burberry, Chloe, Stella Mc Cartney, and Gucci

Trend #3

ANDROGYNY:

Masculine tailored designs varying from oversized vests, fitted jackets and pant suits.

Inspiration: Sonia Rykeil, Maison Martin M, Chanel, Anthony Vaccorello, and Saint Laurent

Trend #4

PRIMA BALLERINA:

The prima ballerina derived from a fit and flare concept with the use of tulle and chiffon circular skirts.

Inspiration: Burberry Christopher Kane, Valentino

Trend #5

KIMONO KOOL:

Effortlessly cool designs, featured heavily and loosely on the kimono wrap, but really emphasized on easy to wear garments.

Inspiration: Celine, Gucci, Isabel Marant, The Row, 3.1 Philip Lim, BCBG

Trend #6

BLANC:

White was seen heavily on the catwalk in particular white on white outfits.

Inspiration: Victoria Beckham, Ralph Lauren, Dona Karen,

Trend #7

GINGHAM:

Based on the Gingham Fabric

Inspiration: Altuzzara, Oscar D, Proenza S, Michael Kors

Trend #8

ELONGATED LENGTHS:

Generally loose fitting garments in longer than usual silhouettes. Shapes seen: trumpet skirt, oversized tunic tops, flare pants and culottes.

Inspiration: Balenciaga, The Row, and Alexander Wang.

Trend #9

UTILITY:

Inspired by the working class, various aspect such as patch pockets, eyelets, the colour Khaki and military jackets are heavily seen.

Inspiration: Marc Jacobs, Ordure, Ralph Lauren, and Victoria Beckham

Trend #10

ROMANTIC LACE:

The use of spliced laces and laser cut or crochet style laces were heavily seen on the runway.

Inspiration: Chloe, Dior Valentino, LV