The Great Gatsby trend S/S 2012

The Great Gatsby is due to be released toward the end of December with much waited anticipation. Many fashion trends for Spring/ Summer this year have been inspired by the Great Gatsby hype including designers such as Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Chanel, Roberto Cavalli and certain silhouettes from Valentino. All designers producing extremely dramatic and glamorous garments. Although many inspirations have come from 1920's many dresses and trousers have become more subtle with a lower waist line than 2011 and much more feminine that fashion from the 1920's.

This trend has become a macro trend and will probably last for another year or so, possibly becoming more subtle through each season. You can see the trend through the silhouettes of garments and the beading and sheer fabrics used especially by Ralph Lauren.

Above is a mood board to created to give a feel for colour's texture and designs for Spring/ Summer 2012. Personally I feel this trend will grow even bigger for Autumn/ Winter for Christmas party's and New Year. Similar trends can be found on the high street in stores such as French Connection, Topshop and River Island.

Here are some silhouette shapes for garments for both S/S 2012 and A/W 2012. Garments are full length and flowing with a Grecian feel. Whilst other garments are mid length and layered with feather like textures. Garments for the Summer often have little detail other than beading or feathered fabric. Ralph Lauren is a good example of this, with their sleek silk dresses.

Ralph Lauren

Roberto Cavalli

I love how shiny Roberto Cavalli's S/S 2012 collection is and how most garments are created in a sheer see through fabric, leaving the main focus on the beading and sequins. Not only does the colour scheme work for this trend but also the pattern on the dresses are very Art Deco.

Gucci

Gucci's S/S 2012 collection is another great example of Art Deco patterns in gold, also contrasting against a bold black background. The use of fringing at the bottom of the dress really gives this dress in particular a roaring twenties vibe.