At a glance, the trends of spring
and summer ’16 seem
dauntingly daring and
contradictory. But underneath
the extravagant lingo, the
fabrics and styles are
interwoven beautifully.
VIVA LA FIESTA
Salsa your way into spring/summer 16 with
bold reds, orange hues and flamenco-esque
ruffles. Lettuce hems are
de
rigueur,
used in Alberta
Ferretti’s SS14 collection to
add feminine flare to her
flamenco-inspired range. A
versatile look, it allows the
wearer to switch from subtle
to sassy with the right
accessories.
For a gentler approach,
pair with black lace
accessories. For make-up,
go with a vibrant red lippy,
subtle eye make up, and
add a little summer glow
by applying some coconut
oil over your cheekbones.
Keep your hair down and
go for wild, tousled styles.
Alternatively, be bold and
eye-catching with black
leather accessories, slicked hair and statement eyes
and brows.
Ruffles are the key detail trend of the season. The
detail perfectly complements the Spanish influenced
lines, but also works beautifully with the second of the
two major trends of spring and summer…
VICTORIAN EVERYTHING
Old English sleeves, high-collar
necklines, lace, floral prints, trailing
scarves, and most importantly –
ruffles. These all come together to
create ‘Victorian era everything’.
Pull on some elegant lace tights and
a herringbone tweed jacket or
waistcoat for the ultimate English
spring look.
If you’re not ready for ruffling,
opt for a simple white shirt but
look out for one with slightly more
emphasis on the sleeves or collar –
subtle and stylish. Men, go for pale
floral shirts, or shirts with stiff or
mandarin collars for an old-
fashioned vibe.
If you’re a waistcoat lover, go for greys, floral
and tweed patterns to play to gentle, old-English
style. If you’re feeling a little brave, have a go at
matching the ruffles and ‘gothic’ style of the
Victorian era with the vibrant and fiery red pallets
often seen in traditional Spanish attire. ‘I say! Olé!’
This style makes for fabulous summer office
attire. For the nine to five routine, match a silk shirt
with puffy bishop or bell sleeves and a mandarin
collar for an understated but formal look.
But we say forget the subtlety and go all out!
Loose-fitting and overly extravagant shirts?
Yes please!
LACE, LACE, BABY
This is the season for some in-your-
face lace – a SS16 favourite of Ralph
Lauren, Gucci, Givenchy and Louis
Vuitton, who are all filling the
spring and summer runway with
flashes of lace.
Mix with sheer materials or
Spring SUMMEr FaShion
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BOLD
and beautiful
Ruffles. Bold colours. Wavy hemlines. Embellishments.
Florals. In-your-face prints. Sheer dresses. Big sleeves.
PWM gives you the season’s new trends…
