Spring 2012 Fashion Goes Global.
Spring Fashion Trends 2012
Designers are going far afield for Spring, taking inspiration from the desert, Africa and Morocco with a modern twist, for a look that is at once both rustic and refined. Exemplified by exotic mixes of materials – matte and shine – and bold tribal patterns from Donna Karan’s sophisticated African patterned chic dresses and accessories to Michael Kors’ rustic safari styles, to light as air djellabas, fashion is moving to a nomadic beat for Spring for both day and evening.
Elements
18K Gold & Cobalt Chrome Earrings by Sarah Graham
Shape
Body conscious dresses and skirts, bra tops, safari style shirts, shorts, wrap skirts, sarongs, slip dresses, one shoulder dresses and tops, caftans and djellabas.
Colorations
The colors of the earth, the desert and the Kasbah – olive, rust, brown, orange, ochre, driftwood, starfish, tangerine, terracotta, yellow ochre, brown, turquoise, apricot, metallic gold, bronze and silver, black and white.
Fabrications
Utility fabrics – khaki, cotton, denim, openwork cotton knits, lightweight sheers, exotic mixes of materials and pattern, smooth and textured leather.
Patterns
Tribal motifs, animal prints – cheetah, leopard, snake, python, rubbed out tie dye, camouflage.
Details
Decorative crochet, macramé, fringe, beading in wood and metals, feathers, embroidery.
18-Karat Gold Plate Stone & Rosewood Bangle by The Branch
Jewelry
Pendants, bold collar necklaces, mixing stacks of bangles – textures and materials – wood, sterling silver, gold, turquoise, coral, citrine, quartz, leather link necklaces and bracelets.
Handbags
Cross the body bags in sturdy natural leathers, exotic skins, metallics, crochet, web strapped hunting bags, clutches in wood, linen, and leather with wood beading.
Belts
Natural leather, belt bags, body bags, cartridge belts and bags.
Footwear
Laced and wrapped flat sandals, espadrilles, hi-rise wooden or rope platform city sandals and wedges, gladiator style sandals in natural leathers.
Whitby Jet, 18K Gold Feather Pendant by Jacqueline Cullen
