T R O P E R D N E R T 2 AW1
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Company scours the catwalks for the BIG trends for next season.
AW12/13 relies on construction and fine details of clothing for maximum impact. The feeling of opulence on designer catwalks is classy and reserved as we move away from a period that craved fun, flamboyancy and in-yourface flaunting.
Similarly, a bunched or pleated waistline secured with some sort of rope belt, as used by CSM graduate Phoebe English, highlights the area in the most flattering way. Waist belts at Dior and McQueen both exaggerate the figure and suck in the middle. Worn over outwear, they can draw a combination together and stop any figure being swamped by SHAPE&STYLE the season’s shapeless coats and capes. Manipulating the silhouette Waist down, full, A-line is the key to skirts were seen on the next season with runways of Dior and particular focus on have made a permanent CW: Lanvin, the waistline. We’re re-appearance. Waist Christopher Kane, straying away from up, there is yet more McQeen, Dior. the androgyny of play on shape with over seasons gone by with the top shoulders and elements of male sleeves. Broad shoulders and female definition with waist belts contrast creeping back in, masculine and feminine. sometimes Seasonal style sways towards contrasting, a more demure and covered up sometimes stance. This AW we are being ladies. complimenting. Necklines are high and reserved, Peplums are the structured and statuesque. From fundamental feature for frilllong collars to sweeping cowl necks seekers in AW12/13. The or simply straight, revealing less is flap of material at the more. base of a jacket, top of a waistband or mid-point of a dress not only COLOURS draws attention to the waistline but also accentuates sexy, feminine hip The colour palette is rich and typically curves. autumnal with dark brooding purples, reds and browns through to deep teals, blues and
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