The Style Files : The Trend Report 2016
A style guide and round up of the major trends from Fashion Weeks in London, New York, Paris and Milan. All you need to know about what to wear for SS16.
Victorian Beauty
Hauntingly haute couture, expect florals, ruffles, puffy sleeves, high-collar necklines with a Victorian twist. Look to lace to complete the look—we spied these Victorian-era influences and more at shows like Emilia Wickstead, J.W. Anderson, and Erdem.
Lingerie Inspired
The pieces that are normally relegated to the bedroom are getting their day in the sun. Calvin Klein has championed this look for several collections and has honed it to perfection.
Bare Shoulders
The X factor silhouette is a new riff on the off-the-shoulder top that was de- riguer last spring. Spotted at, Givenchy, Jason Wu, Proenza and Derek Lam, this new take on baring the shoulders hits all the right notes.
Pleats Please
Designers have turned their sights towards a tinier, tighter knife pleat adjusting the trend for the new year moving away from the fatter pleats that are so big for Fall 2015.
Flats Are Back
The new mule is a flat and thankfully comfortable shoes are still trending thanks to brands such as Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, and Edun. This is fashion forward comfort at its best.
The White Shirt
A basic white shirt got a serious fashion update for SS16. 3.1 Phillip Lim, Delpozo and Zac Posen gave it a designer makeover, taking it from simple to souped-up.
Suede 70’s Style
One of the decades most loved fabrics, suede is fashion packs way of continuing its '70s-inspiration love affair. It featured heavily on the runways of Balmain ( Olivier Rouesting ), Alberta Ferretti and Rebecca Minkoff to mention a few.
Net Worth
So many designers embraced this look it seemed that every catwalk featured a model caught in a designer net. Marchesa, Alexander Wang and Proenza are the ones to take inspiration from for the coolest caught in the net look.
On the Fringe
Fringe has been trending for a few seasons now and it's clear the trim is here to stay. On bags, shoes, clothes designer love it. It’s one of the easiest trends to work to give your wardrobe an instant fashion update.
Denim
A perennial and essential in any wardrobe, the update for SS16 sees denim in skirt, shirts and dresses. Dress it up or down just make sure you dress in it!
Think Spain
So many designers incorporated hints of Spanish culture into their collections, from bold red hues to toreador-esque flourishes. Take cues from Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta.
Orange Is The New Black
Yes, it's a pretty in-your face color, but Orange, in a variety of shades, will be your go-to hue next season. It works well with most skin toes but especially the darker ones.
Plaid Amped Up
Large plaids at Victoria Beckham in a departure from her primary colour collections was an indication of the popularity of the “super-sized” gingham trend for SS16. Wear yours with pride.
By Minoli Ratnayake
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