Runway review

Quick look at Spring 2013 collections from the major fashion houses this year and a few trends stood out. Here's a run down of them.

 Sheer and cut out

Brought forward from last year, sheer  and cut out were spotted on runways everywhere; Alexander Wang, Bottega Veneta, Marchesa as well as Alexander Mcqueen all featured the trend in funky new twists and textures like leather, python and very boxy silhouettes. I personally LOVED this black dress with cut out detailing by Michael Kors

  Stripes

Bold and graphic Stripes were probably the most prominent look spotted at Marc Jacobs (virtually the entire collection!), Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana as well as Michael Kors. Striped pants were also big however I am not so sure how wearable those are. (Luckily we got over our fear of stripes just in time to rock this trend)

Shorts

Tailored shorts in varying lengths from Bermuda shorts to short shorts and short suits were also very big in neutrals like grey and black, but were also featured in rich colors like purple, tangerine and electric blue by Tory Burch and Michael Kors among others.

Python

Python rocked the runways and was featured on bags, dresses and shoes at Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino and Salvatore Ferragamo

Black and White 

Classic and always fresh, black and white was a major trend on s/s runways featured in stripes, checks and floral prints that were all large, graphic and bold.

Checker

This I am not sure how to incorporate into the everyday wardrobe yet without looking costume-y but fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, Marni and Sportmax featured checker in different scales on the runway.

White

White cut out dresses from Alexander Wu, white oversized shirts from Victoria Beckham and Lacoste and white blazers from Preen.

 

 Statement Sunglasses

Statement sunglasses in retro shapes and bright colors are a big accessories trend and were spotted at Diane von Furstenburg and Phillip Lim

Leather

Leather is also another trend being brought forward from last year and features at Monique Lhuillier among other fashion houses. Luxe leather fitted dresses, skirts and trousers in colors from black and white to pastels