Photo credit: Alison C.
While we’re only at the cusp of spring, our buyers and trend managers recently got a delightful glimpse of the upcoming trends for Fall/Winter 2012 in NYC Fashion Week and market.
We thought it would be fun to share the most noteworthy women's fall trends that we can all look forward to later this year. Hey, it’s never too early to plan ahead!
Key Looks:
Fashion Army
-strictly tailored outerwear
-cropped “battle jackets”
-decorative trims like epaulets
‘60s Gamine
-simple silhouettes
-A-line shift dresses and mini skirts
-swingy coats, cardigan jackets and boxy tops
-Overall French feel
Boy Meets Girl
-menswear-inspired taken to the next level
-oversized boyfriend blazers
-tuxedo-style jackets with slim-legged trousers
-buttoned-up shirts
Orient Express
-intricate brocades
-asymmetric kimono-style detailing
Fabric Mash-ups
-contrasting fabrics create a play on pattern and texture
Wet-look
-high-shine patents in rich wine tones and slick outerwear
Tweed
-loosely structured patterns
-exaggerated slubby weaves
-key trend in boxy coats, cardigans and ‘60s shift dresses
Degrade/ Ombre Fabrics
-seen in everything from tweeds to heavyweight lace
Metallics
-in the season’s rich wines and pine greens as well as more traditional golds, silvers and bronze
Earthy Organic Prints
-inspired by elements of nature: earth, wind and fire (not the funk band!)
Brocade and Jacquard
-metallic finish
-often incorporated into Oriental looks
Pencil Skirts
-in leather, sequins and shimmering metallics for holiday
Jumpsuits
-from utilitarian to smartly tailored
-best when worn with killer heels!
Printed Pants
-simple monochrome prints and relaxed silhouettes
Luxe Sweats
-luxurious fabrications like cashmere, drapey crepe de chine and dressed up with embellishments
Peplums
-seen in both tops and dresses
Patterned knits
-Scandinavian knits are still big, but bolder graphic/geometric patterns are making a big splash
-flirty, girly looks done in cozy fabrications
Contrast Collars
-both in bold hues and decorative fabrications like lace
Printed Accessories
-coordinating prints on handbags and shoes (top-to-toe look)
Boot Camp
-military-inspired boots (lots of buckles and laces!)
Opulent Jewelry
-statement jewelry, embellished monograms, stacked bracelets and rings
Key Colors:
Fine Wines
-a gamut of rich wine tones (burgundy, grenadine and merlot shades)
- also big on accessories, particularly burgundy leathers for shoes and handbags
Pine Forest
-fashion-forward alternatives to black
-cool pine green tones for party dresses
Yellow Ochre
-a key color in outerwear, jersey and knits
Oranges
-ranges from bright carrot to reddish pumpkin shades.
-perfect as an accent color or as a bold standalone color
Flame Red
-vivid red shades look especially striking when offset with black accents
-key color in both oriental and military looks
Electric Blue
-Seen in knits, jerseys, tailored pieces and dresses
Black Mood
-matte-shine fabrics and contrasting textures
