Catwalk Catch-Up!

Just realised I haven’t done a catwalk update in AGGGGEEEEESSSSS! So here we go….:

Below are the top 10 major trends as seen for spring/summer 2013 on the catwalk!

1- Get Graphic: This style was seen at Mary Katrantzou Marc Jacobs, Holly Fulton and Dries Van Nolten.

How to wear it: Bold with minimal accessories

Mary Katrantzou

Holly Fulton

Dries Van Nolten

2. Sheen Queen: Seen at Jonathan Saunders, Christian Dior, Mary Katrantzou, Viktor & Rolf, Burberry Prorsum, Diane von Furstenberg.

How to wear it: Let the shine style itself. Keep other clothing to a natural nude by day and a solid bold colour by night.

Jonathan Saunders

Diane von Furstenberg

Viktor & Rolf (my personal favourite)

Burberry

Dior

3. Pencils at the ready: As seen at Erdem, Roland Mouret, Christopher Kane, Burberry Prorsum

How to wear it: Ladylike, sexy, sophisticated, the pencil skirt is fashion gold. This season it takes centre stage in clashing colours and on-trend patterns.

Erdem

Roland Mouret

Burberry

4. Fluorescent Fashion: As seen at Antonio Berardi, House of Holland, Simone Rocha, Osman

How to wear it:Soften punchy pink or loud lemon with a sheer blouse for a delicate effect. Or, embrace this statement-making rainbow and go tone-on-tone with structural separates. This is one to put off minimalists.

House of Holland

Oscar de le Renta

Osman

Simone Rocha ( I just love that pattern)

5. Donning Bombers: As seen at Proenza Schouler, Loewe, Chanel, Sportmax

How to wear it: Don’t count out leather for spring. The bomber is back with a modern fix: curved around the shoulders with added volume, or cropped short and chic.

Chanel

Christopher Kane

Sportmax

6. 90′s Nostalgia: As seen at Ashish, Balmain, DSquared2, Topshop Unique

How to wear it: Unpack your baggy jeans, high-waisted trousers and slip dresses, it’s the return of the decade that brought us grunge – with a shiny twist, of course. Smells like teen spirit, then!

Ashish

DSquared2

Topshop Unique

Balmain

7. White out: As seen at Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, Jil Sander, Jill Stuart

How to wear it: At the other end of the spectrum is a spring/summer staple: white. Layer on fluid silhouettes for a draped effect or keep it clean with crisp separates.

Victoria Beckham

Alexander Wang

Prabal Gurung

Jil Sander

Jill Stuart

8. Bermuda Triangle: As seen at Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, Nanette Lepore, Suno, Chloe

How to wear it: With loose-fitting Bermudas, the key to sartorial success is proportion: oversized layers can look messy.

Rag & Bone

Alexander Wang

Chloe

Suno

9. Sexy 60′s: As seen at Prada, PPQ, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Moschino

How to wear it: Retro has never looked so good. Flower power takes a decidedly more mature turn in the form of appliqué and Broderie Anglaise. As for the shift dress, the hem is higher and the print zanier than ever before.

Prada

Marc Jacobs

Moschino

Louis Vuitton

PPQ

10. Candy Stripers: As seen at Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Michael Kors

How to wear it: Vertical, horizontal or diagonal, there’s no way to avoid stripes for spring. Feeling adventurous? Break away from black and white and try cherry, navy and grass-green lines this season.