Hello one and all.
Yesterday I touched on the fashion trends for spring 2009, however the latest fashion trends are numerous and jamming them all into one posting is frankly, impossible.
As was mentioned, yellow is the colour to watch out for this spring season, as are the geometric prints that seem to be coming hot and heavy.
So what else should we be watching out for this spring/summer??
Tribal prints have recently been on a bit of a back burner it seems. However as the sweaty season approaches the colours and prints have become bolder and more colourful, meaning that it’s time for the outrageous tribal prints to hit the sales floor….or of course get pulled out the closet and given a dusting.
Tribal prints, in my opinion, are extremely difficult to pull off with confidence. Ladies usually end up looking like a future glimpse of “Year 3000 Safari Chic”, more than sophisticated well balanced urban Jane’s. As far as the latest fashion trends go, this one is only meant for a select few, who are gorgeous enough to distract you from what they are wearing altogether.
Guys…stay the hell away from any form of tribal print please…seriously, not even on your underwear. Ouch.
Sticking with the tribal theme, the order of the day as far as accessories go, are chunky earthy necklaces and bangles, which suit the whole jungle chic thing really well….dainty just won’t do it.
While I feel floral prints are super wearable throughout the hot season, nothing embodies the spirit of spring quite like floral designs. If you are a girly girl who wants to do the flower power thing I suggest taking a look at water colour florals, which are really beautiful and gentle. This is interesting because it’s a stark contrast to the heavy tribal prints. Water colour floral is floaty light and makes a soft yet eye catching alternative to hardcore geometric and tribal prints. This is bohemian boho at its best and compliments a wide range of figures. So even if you are a larger girl you will be able to make this style your own.
Another one of the latest fashion trends has swung back around to hit us upside the head once again. Hold tight for more androgynous fashion madness. This spring/summer season hails what is called the “boyfriend look”. Basically its female fashion implementing typically men’s fashion into their own, whilst adding a softer aspect by introducing lighter textures and bolder colour. Last year you will remember the androgynous male fashion that was softened by more traditionally female fabrics. I guess it’s the girls turn to get influenced by the boys. Will this be a yearly “he-she pendulum”?
I don’t know many guys who would ever be able to pull of the softer touch…however I think the ladies have a much better chance of getting away with some tweaked cardigans and blazers.
Well there you have it boys and girls, more of the latest fashion trends that will grace our respective daily runways. I’m interested to see how wide spread these trends will go. No doubt living in Cape Town we will be seeing quite a bit of the international influence, but will it make it down to places like Durbs and Poffadderfontein? Ok ok, probably not that latter destination LOL.
I will be back with more soon soon 
Duncs.
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