Written by Daniel P Dykes on 1 May 2012
It's the trend that dared to bare and won. Sheer fashion remains a statement to make in spring / summer 2012, and our guide takes you through all the looks, from the subtle to the sexual, from the monochromatic to the colourful. Read on to find out all you need to know.
Written by Shitika Anand on 30 Apr 2012
Tartan. Normally a winter cloth, it makes its appearance in summer 2012 courtesy of several other fashion trends. But it'll also features amongst 2013's fashions. Read our guide to find out how to style it.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 30 Apr 2012
For most of us 2013 is little more than a distant speck on the horizon – our desires for how we want to enjoy 2012 not yet realised, and next year not yet a concern. But a lot of fashion designers are already putting their finishing touches on their interpretations of the year. The question is what those interpretations will look like. Will they continue…
Written by Shitika Anand on 26 Apr 2012
Embellished clothing and accessories abound every season. They’re not a trend, but a staple. Despite this, the use of embellishments changes year by year, season by season, slowly evolving with society’s tastes. Contradicting their own past status, embellishments are experiencing that same shift in spring / summer 2012. Whereas in a not-so-distant time embellishments entailed loud and over-the-top metallics, this season is about accenting the…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 20 Apr 2012
No longer just the realm of red carpets and runways, the floor-length gown that bares leg is another piece to get reinvented for spring 2012. Though the eveningwear examples still abound, we can now also march our high dress slits straight onto the pavement in the bright light of day - and with effortless ease. Read on to find out how.
Written by Shitika Anand on 18 Apr 2012
On first look, ruffles can either remind you of a flamenco dancer or an extravagant wedding dress. But when translated to the language of fashion, ruffles take a whole new meaning. For spring 2012 ruffles and frills can be anything from accents to the foundation of an entire outfit. Read on for the full details.
Written by Shitika Anand on 17 Apr 2012
The cloud of nostalgia floating over spring 2012 has swept golden hues into its mix, giving everything from flapper fashion to minimalism a metallic twist. This year gold doesn't have to be over-the-top glamorous or disco, though; it can be burnished and organic, flowing like liquid, bold or soft. After the break, a look at how to wear it and what colours to mix it with.
Written by Tienlyn Jacobson on 17 Apr 2012
We have put it in our hair and on our nails with reckless abandon, so shocking is probably the last word that comes to mind when this trend has seamlessly (pun intended) extended to our legwear. Whether you want to go bold with bright colored stems or add subtle panache to your look this season, ombré tights are a choice that falls somewhere between the…
Written by Shitika Anand on 16 Apr 2012
The image conjured up in your head when the words 'halter neck' are spoken probably adheres to either a very 80s/90s or very 50s pin-up aesthetic. But reinvention is the foundation of the fashion industry, and in 2012 the halter neckline is one of the things to get a timely reworking. From cross-over to sporty, backless to choker, the halter is the new best friend of any girl's shoulders. Read the full report after the break.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 16 Apr 2012
While a bold hue on both lips and eyes can be too much of a makeup fun-fair, contrast brights on both lips and nails is a perfect alternative. With understated, fresh eyes and the lips the focus of the face, this is a beauty look perfect for 2012. Rock fresh spring colours in the warmer seasons, or contrast richer hues when the weather is a little grey. Either way, you can find out how to create the look after the break.
