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The Best of Spring 2012 Trends

E deja 3 ianuarie, si trebuie sa privim spre primavara, nu? Fashionologie ne spune care sunt trendurile pt Spring 2012:

Pleats

Pleats in every form — especially accordion and delicate plissé — were prominent.From left to right: Chloé, Lanvin, Akris, Dior

Rounded Shoulders

The classic ’50s and ’60s couture silhouettes of Balenciaga and Dior were out in full force — especially in the form of round-shouldered jackets.
Clockwise from top left: Vanessa Bruno, Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Jil Sander, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent

Black and White

White looked super-crisp, especially when accented with bold black lines. From left to right: Rue du Mail, Carolina Herrera, BCBG, Gareth Pugh

Bra Tops

Many designers showed retro-style bras worn as tops, often paired with a pencil or flared skirt. From left to right: Proenza Schouler, Dolce & Gabanna, Donna Karan, Nina Ricci, No21, Emilio Pucci

Doily Lace

Cut-out floral patterns and large-scale lace was everywhere.
From left to right: Louis Vuitton, Erdem, Preen, Oscar de la Renta

Zigzags and Chevrons

Whether bold, graphic, or subtle; Missoni-style lines are the new stripes. From left to right: Loewe, Burberry, Carven, Celine, Dior, Etro

Clear Shoes

Transparent vinyl was the material of choice for everything from Western-tinged booties to high-heeled oxfords. Clockwise, from top left: Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Richard Nicoll, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Emporio Armani, Maria Katrantzou

Roaring ’20s

The spirit of the jazz age, captured in drop-waist dresses and deco detailing.
From left to right: Alberta Ferretti, Etro, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci

Track Trousers

Tuxedo trousers, meet track pants: dressed down styles, wide-legs, and high-contrast stripes. From left to right: Antonio Berardi, Roberto Cavalli, Antonio Marras, Gucci

One Shoulder

Asymmetric draping added interest to eveningwear. From left to right: Aquascutum, Carlos Miele, Antonio Marras, Chadwick Bell

Blue Print

Tonal blues and blacks gave a moody edge to delicate florals. From left to right: Erdem, Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Jason Wu

Translucent Toppers

Raincoats, anoraks, and jackets looked modern in see-through vinyl. From left to right: Phillip Lim, Costume National, Altuzarra, Jason Wu

Summer Suits

Shorts got down to business with dressed-up blazers. From left to right: Doo.Ri, Temperley London, Ralph Lauren, Rachel Zoe

Cold Shoulder

Exposed shoulders are having a moment. We spotted them everywhere from draped dresses (left) to jackets and tops. From left to right: Temperley London, Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Carlos Miele

Draped Pencil Skirts

The straight skirt gets a bit of interest with the addition of draped ruffles, folds, and ruching. From left to right: Marc Jacobs, Burberry Prorsum, Danielle Scutt, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Lace Gowns

Long, sheer, and dressed up with embroidery and dainty lace. From left to right: Erdem, Julien Macdonald, Badgley Mischka, Temperley London

Cropped Tops

There were all kinds of mini toppers, from tees to tanks. From left to right: Preen, Charlotte Ronson, Rebecca Minkoff, Creatures of the Wind

Pastel Separates

Sorbet hues in every shade of the rainbow. From left to right: Tibi, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Preen, Diane von Furstenberg

Meshed Up

Athletic details, trims, and fabrics were big — high-tech mesh was everywhere. From left to right: Cynthia Rowley, Rag and Bone, Alexander Wang, Altuzarra

White Out

White in all forms: Perforated, frothy, sheer, crisp — and everything in between. From left to right: Cynthia Rowley, Suno, Diane von Furstenberg, Cushnie et Ochs

Tangerine Dreams

High-octane orange ruled the runways. From left to right: Sachin + Babi, Doo.Ri, Rebecca Minkoff, Derek Lam

Peplums

Waist flares made appearances on jackets, tops, skirts, jumpsuits, and dresses. From left to right: Cushnie et Ochs, Karen Walker, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu

Power Florals

Hyperbright florals were everywhere, including on pants. From left to right: Custo Barcelona, Peter Som, Altuzarra, Cynthia Rowley

Hot Pants

Itty-bitty shorts aplenty. From left to right: Alexander Herchcovitch, United Bamboo, Jill Stuart, Rebecca Minkoff

Super Gloss

Iridescent, metallic, pearl, and lots of sparkle. From left to right: Theyskens’ Theory, Diesel Black Gold, Marc Jacobs, Custo Barcelona

White Heels

Last season’s nudes are this season’s bright whites. Clockwise from top left: Derek Lam, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Sophie Theallet