Spring 2013 Trend Report: Eastern Promises

spring 2013 Trend Report trends

Spring 2013 Trend Report: Eastern Promises

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 Christopher Kane

 Prada

 Etro

 Emilio Pucci

 Etro

 Emilio Pucci

 Prada

 Emilio Pucci

 Etro

 Prada

The Middle East is always a great inspiration for leading fashion designers. Not only because of the rich culture, but also bacause of the growing Asian market. Many fashion houses expand to the far east and Asian woman buy haute couture more than ever. So it's nice to see that development on the catwalk.

That means there were a lot of flowers, origami folding, dragons, silks and kimonos.

The only collection that wasn't quite my thing, sorry Miuccia, was Prada. Imagine towering platforms with socks AND bows AND gold (why?)!

Spring 2013 Trend Report: See You Later, Gladiator

spring 2013 Trend Report trends

Spring 2013 Trend Report: See You Later, Gladiator

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The gladiator sandal is back!!! 

Thanks to Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang and many others

 Alexander Wang

3.1 Phillip Lim

(my favorite!)

Altuzarra

Paco Rabanne

Acne

Victoria Beckham

Versace

Fall 2012 Trend Report: Goth

Fall 2012 Trend Report trends

Fall 2012 Trend Report: Goth

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 You can come over to the dark side this season, as black is seen everywhere on the catwalk. I can hear you think: 'but black is always on trend' and that's right, but for this fall you can think of a more gothic inspired look. And the variations are endless!
 At Givenchy, for instance, we saw a really nice contrast between masculine and feminine. Leather, blood red and lingerie tops came back frequently.
At Yves Saint Laurent we saw a strict silhouette including a wasp waist and bold schoulders. That made this collection very powerful, strong and brave, but still classic at the same time. The show also got a dark feeling because of the multiple use of leather (of course), chains and the motif of the calla lily, which was also used in the jewelry. The calla lily is a Roman symbol for lust, but were also laid on the graves of those who suffered an untimely demise.
The collection of Yohji Yamamoto was all about contrasts and playing with volume. Also assymetric and draped dresses passed in review.
Gucci brought it in a whole diffrent way. Frida Giannini said she found inspiration in the 19th century. The collection got a very romantic and bohemian feel about it, complete with long and graceful dresses.
You see: there are many ways to make this trend your own and you know, fashion is all about personality!

Space Invader

Fall 2012 trends

Space Invader

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Spotted: sci-fi

  

 Peter Pilotto

 Mary Katrantzou

 Mugler

 Balenciaga

 Chanel

 Comme des Garçons

Alexander McQueen

The runway is the place to be for designers to experiment with extraordinary materials and technology.

Metallics and graphic forms, but also (faux) fur was often seen. Extraterrestrial beautiful!

I'm very curious how this trend will translate to the street.

Pajama Party

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Pajama Party

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 Trend alert!

Couture Cape

couture fall 2011 Giambattista Valli trends Valentino

Couture Cape

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 Giambattista Valli - Valentino - Giambattista Valli

Fall 2011 couture

We can still dream about couture, right? The craftmanship, the details, the fabrics and so on. But it can not be otherwise with all those dreams on the catwalk. Just look at those gorgeous long and flowing capes by Giambattista Valli and Valentino! *sigh*

XXL

Dries van Noten fall 2011 Isabel Marant Stella McCartney trends

XXL

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As I'm a huge fan of masculine/feminine I was pleased with the spring 2011 Dries van Noten collection, where Dries introduced the boyfriend blazer, or even bigger. And the bigger the better right? Also Stella McCartney did me a favor this season (fall 2011) with blazers to knee height and broad shoulders.
And what's nicer to see a woman wear menswear with confidence?

'The sensuality is not when you offer everything straight away' - Isabel Marant

Fruit Salad

Moschino Cheap And Chic Prada spring/summer 2011 Stella McCartney trends

Fruit Salad

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Prada

Minimal baroque with banana prints, monkeys and stripes.

 Moschino Cheap & Chic

Molto fresca with citron printed skirts, dresses and blouses.

 Stella McCartney

Again a feminine/masculine collection and def my favorite of the spring/summer 2011 season. Minimal shapes with  lemons, limes and grapefruits.