Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 1 Apr 2013
With the spring of 2013 marking a return to the basics, the color palette was the first one to experience a switch towards timeless neutrals. But in a sea of absolute whites and bold blacks, gray appeared as a softer alternative and designers abandoned themselves to the idea of a colour “without colour”. As a result, the runways oscillated in between shades, appearing elegant, relevant…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 27 Mar 2013
The new grunge has been evolving over the course of years. Now, it's shedding the glam-grunge associations and harking back to the effortless days of the '90s - only grown-up and more refined. Here's how it's shaping up for spring.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 27 Mar 2013
As embellishments continue to shine, spring 2013 sees them divide between subtle statements and extreme detailing. Whichever way you go, just wear them with conviction. Read on for the full report.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 25 Mar 2013
It has been nearly a century since the first jumpsuit was invented by the Florentine Thayat back in 1919, representing a liberating garment during the Futuristic period. For the longest time the jumpsuit catered for the working woman especially during the war, just to be introduced to the world of fashion in the early 1960s by designers like YSL and Norma Kamali. Ever since then…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 22 Mar 2013
Never far from mind as being the epitome of femininity, delicate lace has yet grown even more popular for spring. From skirts to jumpsuits, accents to accessories, here's how to wear lace for spring / summer 2013.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 21 Mar 2013
In a season that brought bold prints back under the spotlight, every single source of inspiration was thoroughly explored. As a result an invasion of floral, animal, tribal, camouflage, oriental and art prints, to name just a few, took over the runways, but among them the beach and water inspired prints for women felt like the most serene of alternatives. Forming a micro-trend rather than…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 20 Mar 2013
While Fashionisers in the Northern Hemisphere are rejoicing the onset of spring, those below the equator are getting ready to trade light fabrics for heavier ones, sandals for boots, and summer dresses for autumn layers. If you’re the latter, it’s high time to look at your cold weather wardrobe and fill in any gaps. In doing that you’ll of course want to be familiar with…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 19 Mar 2013
It's the trend that dared to bare and won. Sheer fashion remains a statement to make in spring / summer 2013, 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 Nicoleta Parascan on 18 Mar 2013
Take inspiration from the playful side of the '60s in bold prints, bright colours and short a-line hems. This spring the evolution of the mod revival continues.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 18 Mar 2013
From the subtly seductive to the daringly exposed, cutaway clothes continue to enthral and excite. As for how you wear them? That comes down to exposing just the right amount of skin, depending on what works for you.