TREND REPORT
SS13 SPRING IN TO SUMMER The best of the International Collections
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STAFF CREDITS Editor-in-Chief
Alexander Liang
Trend Report Editor
Colin Dawidziuk
Creative Director
Terica Walton
Contributors: Alexander Liang, Colin Dawidziuk (European Fashion Director), Corey Kindberg (Senior Fashion News Editor), Michael Cook (Style Editor), Megan West (Assistant Fashion Editor), Ory Alexander (Fashion News Editor)
Images courtesy of catwalking.com unless otherwise stated.
SS13 TREND REPORT
Spring has officially sprung! And as always, we’re in for a treat. The international runways gave us everything we needed and more – bright colors, fun textures, new ways of thinking, but most importantly, a new lease on style and fashion. Womenswear has never been so exciting, from new and emerging designers to the older houses, and menswear is finally opening its once closed, dapper doors to experimentation and edginess. Embrace the color, shun the coats, and get ready for a hot, hot, hot spring/summer 2013! After all, it’s more than fashion….
ALEXANDER WANG
BALENCIAGA
BIBHU MOHAPATRA
ELIZABETH AND JAMES
TOPSHOP UNIQUE
CELINE
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NOIR ET BLANC
The fashion crowd is known for clacking around in an all black outfit. It wasn’t until Spring 2013 that people starting mixing noir et blanc. Whether it’s a downtown look a la Alexander Wang, something more casual from Elizabeth and James or a gown by Bibhu Mohapatra – black and white are coming together better than ever before. Embrace the two and welcome them into your closet this season.
DKNY
COREY KINDBERG, Senior Fashion News Editor
PETER PILOTTO
PROENZA SCHOULER
PREEN BY THORNTON BREGAZZI
MARY KATRANTZOU
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
EUDON CHOI
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A PATCHWORK ORANGE
Print, textures, skins and color are clashing together this season, for an effect worthy of a homemade quilt. The Proenza Schouler boys played heavily with this trend, leading the pack in a season full of minimalism and block colors. Princes of prints Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos took their patchworks to another level, whilst Mary Katrantzou went subtle with hers. Phillip Lim took prints and cut-up techniques and blended them together, whilst London newcomer Eudon Choi went for textures. Needless to say, maybe even grandma’s old quilt might be a sartorial success this season.
ERDEM
COLIN DAWIDZIUK, European Fashion Director
ERDEM
SAINT LAURENT
AKRIS
DION LEE
ELIE SAAB
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THE SHEER APPEAL GIVENCHY
There’s something about the spring time that makes life feel a bit lighter, flowier, and easy like a cool breeze. With a strong does of sheer clothing and accents, many designers took these feelings to heart. While some looks scream sex appeal for the girl looking to wow the crowds, other looks just give a playful hint to the sheer look, such as Erdem or Elie Saab. The great thing about this trend, is that there is a look for everyone, no matter your style – take a look at Givenchy’s CHRISTOPHER KANE
demure sophisticate, Dion Lee’s feminine playfulness, or Saint Laurent’s bohemian casual. So make things light for yourself this spring and add a bit of sheer to your look - you’re sure to get some attention no matter where you go. MICHAEL COOK, Style Editor
CHRISTOPHER KANE
JW ANDERSON
ISABEL MARANT
BALENCIAGA
GIVENCHY
PETER PILOTTO
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FANCIFUL FRILLS
The peplum has spread around the body – from stiffer forms to airy waves, there’s no avoiding the flounce. There’s one for everyone, from out-there to subtle, you can’t help but be drawn in. Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy let them flow freely, whilst at Nicolas Ghesquiere’s last collection for Balenciaga, they were stiffer but sexier. The Peter Pilotto men went for the peplum and flared sleeves, whilst JW Anderson went for neoprene, and Christopher Kane went for tight, embellished frills. For a more sophisticated flounce, head to Gucci, but if all else fails, go for Isabel Marant’s wearable peplums – either way, the flounce will give you a bounce (in your step, that is)!
GUCCI
COLIN DAWIDZIUK, European Fashion Director
DIOR
BURBERRY
CELINE
MARY KATRANTZOU
TOPSHOP UNIQUE
JONATHAN SAUNDERS
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METALLIC TOUCH
As far as the future comes, this is where it’s time to shine, almost literally! Metallics and shimmers are not just solely for silver and gold, now, and they’re coming in all shapes and shades, from bright to quiet, from all over to subtle. The pioneer for this trend was Burberry Prorsum’s Christopher Bailey, who was sure to send his girls down the runway head to toe metallic. From the full on
JW ANDERSON
shines of Prorsum, Christian Dior and Jonathan Saunders, to the subtle styling of J.W. Anderson and Topshop Unique, to the demure sheens of Céline and Mary Katrantzou, there is a way for every woman to have a little shine in their life this season - just don’t stand directly in the sun! COLIN DAWIDZIUK, European Fashion Director
PRADA
HERMES
JUST CAVALLI
ROBERTO CAVALLI
EMILIO PUCCI
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MIU MIU
AN EASTERN PROMISE
The modern woman will undoubtedly recognize high fashion’s recent take on Asian-inspired clothing. To successfully pull off this fast growing trend, a woman has to be willing to take on bold colors and a silhouette that’s not as fitted as some we’ve seen in the past, such as Prada, Miu Miu and Hermès. The bold prints and patterns that include a heavy helping of flora are for the reserved and conservative dresser either. Vibrant women who want to make a bold statement, while still achieving an absolutely stunning appearance, will make this trend thrive for months to come, thanks to Roberto Cavalli and Emilio Pucci. But if you want to go younger, take heed
ETRO
from Just Cavalli – a print and some styling goes a long way. ORY ALEXANDER, Fashion News Editor
BOARDROOM/ BEDROOM QUEEN
Two worlds collide with the merging of these styles! This mix of sexy meets chic
PREEN
is for the woman who seeks to up the ante on her daywear and take on the world with an unexpected edge, like at Balmain and Lanvin. Loose and oversized shapes are re-defined with purposefully streamlined silhouettes, such as Chloé, Mulberry and Stella McCartney; the look is powerful, yet doesn’t sacrifice the shape of a woman’s body. Sheer cutouts, exaggerated slits, and dramatic necklines redefine the standard pantsuit and give way for one to get creative and let personal style STELLA MCCARTNEY
shine through. After all, if one can find a way merge these boundary-pushing styles into everyday life, we’re pretty sure she can take on anything. MEGAN WEST, Assistant Fashion Editor
CHLOE
JONATHAN SAUNDERS
MULBERRY
LANVIN
BALMAIN
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EMILIO PUCCI
VICTORIA BECKHAM
BURBERRY PRORSUM
JIL SANDER
GIVENCHY
ALEXANDER WANG
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PILGRIMAGE TO PURITY Sometimes ‘less is more’ and this season, that phrase holds true. Clean lines and simple silhouettes appeared in the spring collections of many designers, including Burberry Prorsum, Victoria Beckham, and the Queen of Minimalism, who made her return for spring, Jil Sander. Pure white is always a big trend for spring, but this time, it’s all about a clean slate. Follow Riccardo Tisci’s religiously demure – but still sexy – approach at Givenchy, and Phoebe Philo’s slouchy but chic approach at Céline, and use accessories to break the shades of white, and let a little skin show with the advice of
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Alexander Wang and Emilio Pucci’s Peter Dundas for a truly pure aura. ALEXANDER LIANG, Editor-in-Chief
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It’s more than fashion
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
STRIPED SENSATION
Rather than ask which type of man can tackle this season’s stripes, the better question here would be who can’t? Shown in a variety of color and styled to appease the preppiest (Salvatore Ferragamo), the edgiest (Vivienne Westwood), and the most conservative of tastemakers, it’s safe to say any man will be hard-pressed to find a stripe he can’t relate too. Whether one seeks to evoke a chic and refined image, or make a bold statement with a mash-up of colors and patterns (Tommy Hilfiger), there’s no shortage of options to incorporate the stripe. From the beaches to the boardroom, it’s really never been easier to earn Z ZENGA
TOMMY HILFIGER
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one’s stripes – whatever they may be. MEGAN WEST, Assistant Fashion Editor
CARLOS CAMPOS
CARVEN
JOSEPH ABBOUD
ANTONIO AZZUOLO
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BRIGHT LIGHT
Spring is the time of the year to show your true colors. Our female friends never shy away. We gentleman, on the other hand, tend to keep the bright colors at bay, why? A cobalt blue look from Carlos Campos or a golden hue from Joseph Abboud is the perfect way to show of your style. Guys, BAND OF OUTSIDERS
this is the season to really throw some color around and have some fun. Colorblock your look like Carven and get people to notice you! COREY KINDBERG, Senior Fashion News Editor
TOPMAN DESIGN
GIVENCHY
LOUIS VUITTON
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SPORTING GOODS
Sport and fashion collide this season in menswear. Designers like Louis Vuitton, Prada and Topman Design are taking inspiration from the field, the court and the pool. Collections feature tech fabrics like neoprene, sports jersey styles and vibrant colors, even neon, and make sure to invest in Riccardo Tisci’s iconographic Madonna printed sportswear. Taking on a chic new look for spring 2013, activewear is fusing comfort, function and
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style – now who would refuse a combination like that? ALEXANDER LIANG, Editor-in-Chief
GUCCI
LANVIN
ACNE
LEE ROACH
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STRAIGHT CUT
Simple and clean lines make looking slick easier than ever, but still being edgy. Boxy shapes and graphic lines make even the sportiest of Prada looks an appropriate office wear, whilst Lee Roach’s sleeveless coats and straight lines make even the most clinical of coats a must have. Head to Lanvin for a new take on the tee, and let Gucci and Acne show you how to mix it up to be the ultimate minimalistic.
PRADA
COLIN DAWIDZIUK, European Fashion Director
CHRISTOPHER KANE
JW ANDERSON
VERSACE
BURBERRY PRORSUM
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PSYCHEDELICA
Prints and color have taken on an almost acidic quality for spring, with bright hues and crazy prints taken over the manly form. Go down the Christopher Kane or Versace for the quirkier prints, whilst Topman Design, JW Anderson and Burberry Prorsum are your guides for bright colors.
TOPMAN DESIGN
Bright has never been so beautiful on a boy! COLIN DAWIDZIUK, European Fashion Director
TOPMAN DESIGN
JW ANDERSON
YOHJI YAMAMOTO
GIVENCHY
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HARD EDGE
The dapper gentleman may still be around, but designers are becoming edgier and edgier by the minute. Hark to J.W. Anderson for his new take on lace, Riccardo Tisci’s Madonna (the religious one, not the musician) moment at Givenchy, or even Topman Design’s graphic prints and tees.
SHAUN SAMSON
And if all else fails, Yohji Yamamoto is always on hand. COLIN DAWIDZIUK, European Fashion Director
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VALENTINO
CHLOE
CHRISTIAN DIOR
CHANEL
STELLA MCCARTNEY
GIVENCHY
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
VICTORIA BECKHAM
PROENZA SCHOULER
ALEXANDER WANG
DIANE VON FURSTENBURG
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NEW YORK
PARIS
PRADA
DOCLE AND GABBANA
JIL SANDER
GUCCI
ERDEM
PREEN
CHRISTOPHER KANE
PETER PILOTTO
BURBERRY PRORSUM
MARY KATRANTZOU
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MILAN