A/W 2012 Trends

Oriental- Designed for women who are inspired by Asia and enjoy bright colours and large bold prints. Garments include kimono collars and luxury silk fabrics. Collections give a traditional feel with a modern twist. Key designers for this trend include:
*Peter Pilotto
*Carven
*Zac Posen
*Valentino
*Driesvan Notten
*Proenza Schouler
*Hermes

Gothic chick- Designers use significant religious iconography on clothes and accessories. Main fabrics used include leather, lace, fur and feathers. Key designers for this trend include:
*Dolce and Gabanna
*Chanel
*Valentino
*Vanessa Bruno
*Givenchy
*Prabal Gurung
*Jean Paul Gaultier
*Gareth Pugh
*Gucci
*Alexander Wang

Trousers- Are going to be really popular in Autumn/ Winter 2012. Trousers will be colourful, quirky, printed and will fall on the hip. Trousers will also often be cropped and made to match blazers/ Jackets to create a modern day women's suit. Trousers will also be made from fabrics such as wool, cotton and silks. Key designers for this trend include:
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Psychedelic fur- Will create a bright atmosphere for the dark winter days. Furs being dyed from colours such as reds to purples, which will make the whole outfit stand out. The fur will also create an important texture foe the Autumn/ Winter 2012 silhouettes. Key designers for this trend include:
*Lanvin
*DKNY
*Moschino cheap + chic
*Tom Ford
*Sonia Rykiel
*Blumarine
*Fendi

Country glamour- Ralph Lauren in particular have bought back a rather aristocracy feel to they're A/W 2012 collection. collections are giving a rather sporty feel to the country glamour theme by the cut of clothing and fabrics such as tweed. Most collections for this trend are rather masculine with the important use of layering fabrics. Key designers for this trend include:
*Tommy Hilfiger
*Dakes
*McQ
*Vivienne Westwood
*Ralph Lauren collection


Waist line- The 1950's trend is evolving fast for the A/W 2012 collections. Many garments are padded at the waist and contain an incredible amount of volume also at the hip. But one thing all of these garments have in common regardless of the style of clothing (dresses, skirts, Jackets etc) all garments are neatly tucked in at the waist. Creating an hour glass effect and a silhouette similar to ladies who wore corsets back in the 1910's. This trend is extremely glamorous and very lady like. Also very flattering for women. Key designers for this trend include:
*Chloe
*Marni
*Stella McCartney
*Fendi
*Alberta Ferreti
*Versace