Category Archives: Trend Obsession

TREND OBSESSION: AMERICANA SPORTSWEAR

Alexander Wang’s pared-back Americana sportswear aesthetic has been a peripheral trend for a few seasons now, making a notable impact on the catwalks that never quite trickling down to the high street. Things are about to change however; SS12 will be the season the sporty trend really hits its stride.

Isabel Marant is leading the charge this time with American football jerseys and track pants, as well her very controversial Willow wedge trainers (like Marmite in their ability to divide opinion).

TREND OBSESSION: SHORT SUITS

Three thoughts went through my mind the first time I picked up on short suits as a SS12 trend: firstly, how in the name of all that is good and holy have designers found a way to make corporate cute? Secondly, isn’t it interesting that celebs have been rocking this ensemble at press junkets and on red carpets as a modern alternative to the dress? And thirdly, where can I find one?

Yes, the short suit (or is it the shorts suit?) is in the midst of a huge resurgence and will be saturating all your favourite stores come Spring. I’ve been clocking them at various press days over the last month and so far the stand-out winner is this one by ASOS (possibly because it’s neon pink too, which is my favourite hue of the moment).

TREND OBSESSION: ANIMAL HEAD RINGS

I’ve been noticing a helluva lot of animal head rings about at the mo – just when I thought statement was out and fine delicate jewellery was in…

The ram and the stag are everywhere, but my favourite  is the Triceratops piece by St Martins alumnus Emma Franklin (though I guess it’s not strictly an animal per se). So cool it’s ridiculous.

Get yours from:

HannahWarner.com

Galibardy.com

CrazyPigDesigns.com

Emma Franklin.net

SS11 TREND OBSESSION: REAL FLORALS

No surprises for guessing that florals will be big yet again for Spring / Summer 2011. The touch that makes them exciting this time around is a new element of hyper-reality. We won’t be wearing flowery prints next season, but oversized corsages, petals, embellished foliage and sewn on bouquets.