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NOW that the autumn fashion
shows are done and dusted, we
can get back to the task at hand;
namely, filling our wardrobes with
fresh new season fashion.
And what an enjoyable assignment that
is, since the SS15 catwalks delivered a
strong crop of chic looks for inspiration.
From cool, retro-tinged suede and
denim daywear, to bold stripes and pretty
Oriental prints, spring brings a mix of
bold instant-update buys, alongside more
minimalist pieces that will last a lifetime.
Shopping lists at the ready, it’s time for
your seasonal trends synopsis...
THE VINTAGE VIBE: SEVENTIES
Following autumn’s mod mood, the cat-
walk consensus has inched just one dec-
ade on, meaning spring is all about the
Seventies.
Saint Laurent and Tom Ford sent out a
parade of Studio 54 disco divas, complete
with lurex turbans, A-line minis and dar-
ingly low-cut tops, while over at Tommy
Hilfiger and Emilio Pucci, it was all about
billowing Bohemian frocks.
That’s not to say daywear is excluded
from this retro run down, however. A snug
cropped jacket and (what else?) indigo
flares should be top of your shopping list,
too.
THE REVAMPED TEXTILE: DENIM
The workaday fabric makes a high-end
comeback for spring.
Denim was championed at Burberry,
where classic jean jackets were shrunken
and embellished with bright collars or
feathers; it was patchworked at Tommy
Hilfiger and even made an unlikely
appearance at Dolce & Gabbana,
encrusted with sparkling applique
detailing.
Now, high street retailers are going
double duty on denim, so it’s high time you
stocked up on essentials, like the perfect
acid-wash denim shirt and a pair of jeans
(or five).
THE PRINT: STRIKING STRIPES
Chanel’s Breton cardigan, shorts and
boots combo may not be very practical (or
affordable), nor Louis Vuitton’s leather
bellboy dress, but they sure looked good
on the catwalk.
DKNY’s candy cane print dresses and
Preen’s pretty deckchair stripes, on the
other hand, were highly appealing.
Follow suit in bright, bold colours, like
red and white, and don’t be afraid to mix
and match different patterns on the same
outfit - but keep the stripes irregular to
avoid Where’s Wally comparisons.
THE LUXE FABRIC: SUEDE
It may be a by-product of the Seventies
revolution that swept the catwalks, but
suede got a lot more mileage than leather
this season.
Gucci and Chanel were at the forefront,
delivering cool coats in tawny hues, while
skirts and slouchy shirts also got a look in
at Chloe and Ralph Lauren.
SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE SPRING TRENDS
Disco diva or boho babe? Utility chic or striking stripes?
KATIE WRIGHT has your spring fashion cheat sheet sorted
A belted suede coat is a great invest-
ment buy that will see you through the
last few chilly weeks of spring, and have
longevity through seasons to come (if
you treat it with care).
For more trend-led pieces, like fringed
bags or platforms, there are some excel-
lent imitation suede fabrics around at
some very attractive price points.
THE CONTINENTAL TREND: ORIENT
EXPRESS
Designers took two routes to the
Orient for SS15: Japanese obi belts and
shapes inspired by traditional Chinese
cheongsam dress, were seen at Maison
Martin Margiela and Marni, while
cherry blossom blooms and china plate
prints were prevalent elsewhere (includ-
ing Lanvin and Gucci).
The high street has embraced this
trend big time, with sleek judo jackets
and silk kimonos ideal for both work and
play.
Intricate prints can be tricky, so stick
to one key piece, like a tunic dress or
palazzo pants, and work around it.
THE COLOUR: KHAKI
While this muddy hue has its roots
in camouflage clothing (it comes from
a Hindustani word meaning ‘soil-co-
loured’), the khaki that showed up on
the spring runways was less overtly mil-
itary and more green goddess.
Ralph Lauren led the way, giving his
typically polished pieces and silky eve-
ning gowns the khaki treatment, while
at Chanel and Hermes, the look was
more relaxed, with loose shirt-dresses
and leather coats.
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