The first of January will not only bring in the new year, but will also usher in some of the season’s newest styles and trends. Designers from New York to London have already forecasted the latest spring fashions, and fashionistas are super excited to begin wearing new Spring 2012 designs. If you’re looking to upgrade your wardrobe with some of the spring’s best styles and freshest trends, take a look at our runway beauty recap to start your season off right! Women can look forward to delicious pastels, tailored clothing and a variety of bold patterns and prints.
Fitted Tops
One of the most interesting Spring 2012 trends seen on runways from New York to London were fitted tops. The bra top, which was featured by several designers including Dolce & Gabbana and Viktor & Rolf, was a favorite piece that was paired with jackets and cropped pants. Vivian Westwood featured a series of denim bra-tops and jackets in her Spring 2012 fashion show held during London Spring Fashion Week. Bra-tops were also spotted as the edgy accent for long maxi skirts and sweet, floral A-line skirts.
One of the most popular 2011 trends that is expected to carry over into 2012 are peplum accents. This spring, several designers are marrying the bold and sexy fitted top with peplum accents, which both accentuate the waist and further define a woman’s shape.
A Pop of Color
True to form, the spring will reintroduce soft colors to the fashion landscape. The bold, bright color trend will carry over into 2012 via bright colors like magenta, aqua and tangerine. But while loud colors will remain popular, the spring will also usher in cooler shades that have just a whisper or tint of color. During Spring Fashion Week, runways were speckled with pastel colors. Soft yellows, greens, pinks and oranges ruled the roost and were often used as a spot-color accent for cream and khaki. Subtle color can also be achieved through the use of iridescent color and sequence.
Texture
Prints
One of spring’s most exciting trends are prints. Printed fabrics – big and small, neutral and bold – are making their way back onto the fashion scene. While some designers like Diane von Furstenberg are beloved for their focus on printed fabrics, other designers are now showcasing prints and featuring pieces created from classic floral designs and zany food prints.
The animal print trend will continue into the spring, buffeted by the current industry preference for snake and leopard prints. DKNY and Emilio Pucci each featured a variety of fun and striking prints in their collections. In addition to animal prints, and prints of animals, designers have also tapped into sea prints featuring seashell and sand designs. Sea-inspired prints capitalize on bold, blue tones such as cerulean and aqua, which are also favorites this spring.
Vintage Silhouettes
While some might have imagined 2012 ushering in futuristic style, don’t be surprised by the return to vintage style. Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Roberto Cavalli and Gucci created a variety of spring pieces inspired by vintage silhouettes. Rachel Roy featured Asian-inspired details like the Mandarin collar and a 1930s-style Japanese kimono while other designers produced A-line skirts and fitted tops reminiscent of the 1940s and 50s.
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