Florals are back, stripes are in, and black is spring’s new favourite colour. From Louis Vuitton’s graphic design-inspired collection, to Band of Outsider’s take on Hunger Games fashion, to the Poppy-Japanese world of Prada – the collections of Spring/Summer 2013 continue to surprise us year after year. Check out the ten designers that instantly impressed us at first sight.
Marc Jacobs
Why we love it:
- Beetlejuice!!
- Contrast between hard lines vs. soft silhouettes
- Vertical lines make the body appear taller and leaner
- Black and white versatility
Prada
Why we love it:
- Subtle use of floral
- Funky shades
- Japanese sandal paired with leather socks
- Contrast between simple silhouettes and outlandish accessories
Saint Laurent
Why we love it:
- Suede + leather textures
- Oversized bows and wide-brim hats
- Cowboy/Wizard/Rock Edge Inspiration
- Tailored tuxedo jackets
- Ultimate staple piece: the long cape
Boy by Band of Outsiders
Why we love it:
- Hunger Games reference
- Mix of hard edge blazers and soft-silhouette skirts and dresses
- Combination of safari/military and rainbow colour palette
- Minimal, but effective use of accessories
BCBG Max Azria
Why we love it:
- Geometric shapes
- Form-fitting silhouettes
- Minimal, but effective use of lace
- Neutral colour palette and light use of print
Balenciaga
Why we love it:
- Sharp, tailored pieces
- Futuristic rings
- Simple and versatile patent-leather shoes
- Minimal, but hard edge fashion
- Double-breasted vests and blazers
Dries Van Noten
Why we love it:
- Floral over plaid trend
- Balance between tailored vests and flowy silhouettes
- Mix of cotton, chiffon, and light wool fabrics
- Cobalt trend in contrast with bright red lips
3.1 Phillip Lim
Why we love it:
- Typographic-inspire shirts
- Print mixes of plaid and floral
- Neutral colour palette with a scattered pops of colour
- Tomboy styling contrasted with floral-feminin prints
Holly Fulton
Why we love it:
- Funky shades
- Mixes of loud patterns
- Ocean-inspired colour palette
- Simple, comfortable silhouettes
- Preppy causal, and laid-back styling
Louis Vuitton
Why we love it:
- Swedish graphic design aesthetic to prints
- Boxy, minimal silhouettes
- Feminine touch to shoulder shape
- Fun, versatile hair accessory and modular purse
Hey you (yeah, you) what were your favourites?
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