Fall fashion this year is about get a lot more colorful, and I’m not talking about the usually warm fall colors. This fall is going to be full of bright pops of color and drastic silhouettes that can be transformed into wearable items with just a little creativity. With fashion weeks all over the world wrapping up, it’s about time to start thinking about the effects of the styles created by some of the greatest designers. Some pieces are bound to leave some in awe, others in disbelief. Here are some of the most prevalent trends from this year’s Fall 2012 Fashion weeks, from New York to London to Milan and finally Paris.
1) Show me some leg! – High Slits:
By now we should all now know about the infamous Angelina Jolie leg from the Oscars. The mile high slit in the dress is now famous. But could this become a new trend? It seems so. Designers all over the globe debuted their Fall 2012 collections and guess what, yes, there were high slits scattered among the various shows. From the Italian designers such as Gucci, to the Americans such as Donna Karen and Alexander Wang, it seems that the world is about to see much more leg! The practicality of this trend is in question though; how often would
you expect to see someone strutting through Aldrich Park in a skirt or dress with such a high slit? Although it is sure to be sexy, this trend is better left for a night out than a day in school.
COLORS: This year, designers opted to include a multiude of colors into their shows. From pieces that were filled with what seems like an infinite number of colors to more subtle bold pieces. The three colors that stood out the most were red, white and blue. But honorable mention goes out to pink, which was also a main staple to the runaway for many designers.
2) RED RED RED!:
Red seems to be a color that is always “in style” or more appropriately, a fashion favorite. The runways did not disappoint, around almost every corner, there seemed to be an abundance of the color of red. Whether it was in the form of an all red outfit (yes, this means red shoes, red pants or skirts, with a red top) or the not so slightest hint or pop of red, designers seemed to be having fun with this particular color. Shades ranged from deep reds to tomato reds, many designers even opted to include red leather, such as Alexander Wang, Reem Acra, and even Tommy Hilfiger. While an all red outfit might be a little drastic, it can add the much needed pop of color and pop of life to an outfit.
3) I’ve got the blues:
This fall called for colorful runway choices, from the yellows to reds to blues! Although red has been mentioned, another color stood out as well: blue. The two main blues that transcended through the shows were electric blue and deeper, darker blue. From the likes of Stella McCartney and Carolina Herrera to the DKNY and Altuzarra, the blues made a big impression, especially paired with black items. Wear with yellow and you are sure to make peter the anteater proud!
4) It’s going to be a White Winter!:
White can be extremely difficult to pull off, mainly for the fact that it gets dirty so quickly, but that didn’t stop the designers from creating all white looks. It seemed that many designers were quite fond of dressing the models in only one color such as red or blue, but white certainly stood out as well. Designers Alexander Wang, J. Mendel, and Proenza Schouler all incorporated white pieces into their collections. While an all white outfit might be a little drastic, there’s no limit to the number of ways a white piece can be incorporated into an outfit.
5) Call me Mr Officer: Military accents
This has been seen in previous years but designers seem to love military accents. A number of pieces from Burberry (which usually has an abundance of military themed pieces), Derek Lam, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler featured this style. But what’s not to love about this look? The embellished buttons add character, the simple jackets can look elegant and be worn to style up or style down an outfit, which can be extremely useful for college fashionistas.
6) (Faux) Leather:
Leather is usually a touchy subject, but collegiates need not worry, faux leather is what we’re preaching about. Faux leather skirts, pants, dresses, everything, not to mention in various colors. From the runways of Michael Kors, Valentino, and even Calvin Klein, leather accents were heavily included. This might mean that collegiates all over should start looking for some cute faux leather pieces, remember we’re all trying to be as eco-friendly as possible!
There’s nothing like a little inspiration to make collegiates all the more fashion forward. Happy shopping collegiates!
Sources:
http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/trends/fall-2012-fashion-trends
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/top-fall-2012-trends-new-york
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/F2012RTW-MOSCHINO?event=show2422&designer=design_house241&trend=&iphoto=11#slide=11
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