What’s Haute, What’s Not
Spring/Summer 2011 Trend Preview
You know what’s hot for Autumn/Winter 2010, now here are some of the trends to look out for next season…
Neons: Coloured Statements
Turn to the rainbow this Spring/Summer. Watch out for eye-popping colours in every shade under the sun. The brighter the better is what next season will be all about. Clean lines in bright shades was one of the biggest trends throughout the Spring/Summer collections. Every designer on the high street will be highlighting this trend. Watch out black, you just got neon-ified. Local designers remain apprehensive about neons, harbouring the misconception that tanned complexions clash with bright colours.
Silk Shirts:
Understated femininity has been awoken with the fashion revolution, which started to bring us the most wearable looks ever last autumn. You only have to glance at any front row on the international fashion circuit to know that silk shirts are here to stay. Be seduced this summer by these beautifully tailored masterpieces. Welcome the wardrobe staple for Spring/Summer 2011.
Head-To-Toe White:
Embrace white lines for Spring/Summer 2011. This trend is hot off Paris’ runways and has already been a big hit with A-listers and style icons alike. The fashion elite will be embracing this trend with open arms and so should you. This threshold colour, which is associated with purity and rebirth is just the way to begin the next decade. Rizwan Beyg, Fahad Husayn and Feeha Jamshed have showcased all-white collections this year. So shrug of those wintry blues and make a statement this summer with fuss-free luxury that simply oozes stylish sophistication.
Honeysuckle – The Colour of the Season/the New Camel
Camel was the must-have colour for Autumn/Winter 2010, but the new season ushers in an even more delicate hue. Honeysuckle is set to be one of the most wearable trends for Spring/Summer 2011. It’s soft shade flatters every skin tone and will work perfectly when worn with any other of the season’s hottest trends. Whether you mix yours up with neon brights, or keep it classic with a silk shirt, make sure to work this most delicious of looks next season.
Iman’s Recommended International Retailer:
Certain retailers and designers nailed it this season and have already got us fashion folk excited for Spring/Summer 2010. So for your ultimate fashion fix, even if you are not in London, turn to Matches (www.matchesfashion.com). It has been the retailer of the year playing host to a multitude of hot designers and trends, giving us the best of what is up on offer with their bang-on-trend collections, covering all designer price points from high to low. The international shipping is an added perk!
The New School of the International Fashion Scene this Spring/Summer 2011:
Every few years there is a new wave of talent that comes barging through onto the international fashion circuit. Some designers, though, stand out more than others and become rising stars. The ones to watch out for this Spring/Summer 2011 are:
- Osman Yousefzada
- Mary Katrantzou
- Richard Nicoll
- Preen
- Nicholas Kirkwood
- Erdem
- Christopher Kane
Mark my words ladies, these are the names that are fast becoming part of the fashion-pack hierarchy, already having gained a strong following from editors, the Hollywood elite and fashion style icons.
And at home, the desi designers:
- Ali Xeeshan
- Fahad Hussayn
- Kuki concepts
- Feeha Jamshed
- Rizwanullah
- Arif Mehmood
- Mohsin
The Fashion Giants to Watch Out For This Spring/Summer 2011:
Those who keep giving us one breath-taking collection after another:
- Diane Von Furstenberg
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Alexander McQueen
- Celine
- Stella McCartney
- Lanvin
Locally:
- HSY
- Body Focus
- Sana Safinaz
- Deepak Perwani
- Elan
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