Spring/Summer 2012: The Hottest Trends
Want to know the must-have trends for Spring/Summer 2012? Look no further as we tell you what the must-have items are this year.
Prints
Prints are a big must for next summer, whether in the guise of printed pants, scarves, swimwear and coverups, or pretty day dresses, they are all about colour and vibrancy.
Knee-length dresses
Dresses are dominating the fashion houses next summer. Whether printed or plain, button front, strappy or A-line, jersey, knitted or woven, the new respectable length is knee line. So chic and understated, the beauty is in the simplicity of the length.
Wedges
Oh how we love a wedge and never tire of it. Wedges are still a dominant player in the footwear stakes for next season. Interest takes the form of basketry woven wedges, multicoloured rope, cork and even hand painted African-inspired wooden wedges. Whatever you pick, there is a certain 70s nostalgia attached to them.
Colourful bags
It’s no surprise that colour is being translated down to accessories. There’s no better and easier way to add interest to a your capsule wardrobe than to have a colourful bag. They are huge for next summer. Star Mela bring us Indian-inspired mismatching colourful fabric bags, DVF is all about colourful prints from its vintage archive collection, Sophie Hulme, British bag designer du jour, has created a selection of coloured leather messenger bags and Missoni and Bric’s have teamed up to bring us signature colourful Missoni-printed luggage; the perfect thing to carry whilst wearing your one of your favourite Missoni scarves.
Team GB
What with the Olympics just around the corner, there is no getting away from the excitement surrounding Team GB! In honour of us, the hosts, we are saluting all things red/white and blue of course! Barbour has created the ultimate international jacket lined with the Union Jack along with a Union Jack-printed rain hat.