Written by Tania Braukämper on 25 May 2012
Peplums. They've twisted and turned their way out of the '40s, bounded past the '80s, and landed in the now - merging with other current trends for an appeal that goes beyond the girly. And they may be more flattering than you think. Read on for details of the trend and how to wear it now.
Written by Shitika Anand on 23 May 2012
One wouldn’t argue the association of summer with colours, be it in the garden or on clothing racks. But if you’re tilting away from the predictable colour palette of the spring 2012 season, then black and white should be your protocol. Londoners and Melbournians are often criticised for purposely injecting this colour palette on the streets of these cities, but you can’t blame them, a…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 22 May 2012
Layering in winter is a necessity; in summer, it’s an art. Learn to master it and you’ll have interesting, eye-catching outfits all year round. Layering for spring / summer can take the form of floating sheer layers for the ultimate in femininity, it can be present in heavier layers adjusted to reveal what’s underneath, or it can even go for broke in bold, sporty clashes…
Written by Shitika Anand on 4 May 2012
Yes, cable knits and their cousins are a staple of the winter months. But S/S '12 has plenty of trends where winter pieces become summer pieces, and knits are no different. After the break we take you through the trend, with examples of how you can enjoy a stylis (but irregular) summer.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 3 May 2012
Traditionally it hasn’t been for everyone. There are, after all, inherent risks with a plunging neckline. Some have been dangers of an aesthetic nature, where as others can concern a girl’s modesty. That changes for summer 2012’s fashions – the plunging neckline expands and has options for all, from the sultry to the sporty. After the break we’ll take you through examples of the statement…
Written by Shitika Anand on 1 May 2012
We’d be lying to you if we claimed that prints are ‘back’ on the trend charts because they never really went anywhere. Starting from printed scarves and migrating to printed pants, the vibrancy and quirkiness of prints has never been isolated from the fashion fields. What prints have done though, is escalate and become bolder. Thus summer 2012′s fashion brings with it something special, as…
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 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.
