FASHION
Jumper Sparkle & Fade @ Urban Outfitters, Trousers, New Look, Shoes New Look When you hear ‘sportswear’, don’t be alarmed. We’re not talking over tight capri pants, skimpy cycling shorts or big baggy “I’ve run a marathon” t-shirts. Luxe sportswear has been edging its way into the fashion consciousness for some time. The trend makes use of chic playsuits, panelling and simple shapes to fluidly guide you from day to night. As seen on the SS12 catwalks of Richard Nicoll, DVF and SPORTSMAX, luxe sportswear has neatly slipped into the attainable fashion market. The High Street can’t get enough of it! Love it or loathe it, luxe sportswear is all over the fashion world this season and with the Olympics this year, the trend could not have arrived at a better time! ELEANOR DOUGHTY
Sunshine yellow, mint green and baby blue – this season is all about ice cream colours. Pastel shades took the catwalk by storm, beginning a popular choice of many designers at New York Fashion Week. Seen at SS12 shows such as Christian Dior, Valentino and Mulberry, pastels are the colour to be seen in this summer! Though these brands may be a little too steep for our pockets, lucky for us this trend has swept through all High Street stores – an accessible, loan friendly alternative. Many style icons have embraced this trend, such as Mila Kunis, who wore a beautiful lilac gown to this year’s Academy Awards, and Taylor Swift and Lea Michelle were pretty in pale pinks; this is definitely a trend to follow! HANNA IBRAHEEM
Ever since Baz Luhrmann revealed his plans for the adaptation of The Great Gatsby, the glamour of the Roaring Twenties has returned to the catwalk in an array of drop-waist dresses, ostrich feathers and beaded flapper dresses. Glamorous gowns, sparkly turbans and feather boas display the elegance of a classic 20s girl. Gucci also took their own interpretation of the trends, resulting in a collection of beautiful black and gold gowns that shimmered and swished down the runway. The look was also channelled by Bérénice Bejo in the Academy Award winning The Artist, meaning this revived trend is not one to ignore. Follow it to express the elegant lady you are. HANNA IBRAHEEM Top Minkpink @ Urban Outfitters, Skirt H&M
Find me someone who wouldn’t love to wear their pyjamas in everyday life, outside of the bedroom/home? Thanks to Stella McCartney such attire is on the way to becoming both acceptable and chic. Her spring/ summer 2012 collection was inspired by traditional men’s pyjamas with Bouillard Spots (the masculine version of polka dots) on loose fitting crêpe de chine silks and a palette of navyblue paisley prints being featured upon shorts and beautifully billowing jumpsuits. The High Street has also embraced this craze; Topshop and Zara both have their own ranges ready and John Lewis have revealed that their sales of luxurious nightwear are up 200% - categorical Shirt New Look, evidence that it’s definitePyjama trousers ly okay to wear PJs (in a Gap, Necklace Laura chic manner) outside of Ashley, Shoes Stylist’s your home! Own SARAH HARRISON
Shirt Monsoon Fusion, Skirt H&M Unless you’ve been locked in a cave for the last 6 months or so, you will have heard the name Mary Katrantzou. Her loud clashing floral prints have taken the fashion world by storm. It wasn’t only Mary Katrantzou, Dolce & Gabbana’s show was packed with prints, inspiring us for the coming season. Ashish also put itself on the line with clashing, mismatched florals that begged to be muddled together. There are no assumptions this season that florals have to be girlish; pairing clashing prints together and bold colours are what it’s all about. Just mix it up and play around with the vast array of colours, prints and designs for a very colourful summer! ELEANOR DOUGHTY
Coral dress H&M, Purple TShirt H&M, Mint Trench Vintage, Shoes Stylist’s Own
Only a few years back brash coloured denim was exclusive to the ‘scene kidz’ and any change from ‘regulation denim’ of standard blues, black and white just wasn’t welcomed. However pink jeans were HUGE in 2011 and Spring/Summer 2012 develops this colour trend, encompassing bold, muted and acid pastel hues. Despite pink being deemed a “cliché of 2010” by Guardian Fashion Editor Jess Cartner-Morley it is everywhere and the phenomenon of coloured jeans seemingly keeps growing, J-Brand’s 2011 summer Krayola skinny jeans collection sold out instantly, despite retailing at £205! Luckily, the trend has also taken over the denim sections of High Street stores. Check out the new shades of Topshop’s classic T-Shirt Truly Madly Baxter jeans for a student Deeply @ Urban Out- budget friendly way to get some colour into your SS12 fitters, Shorts BDG wardrobe. @ Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses Mango SARAH HARRISON
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