As with every season in fashion, every wants to know what’s next. As you’ve settled into your cashmere sweaters and you’ve dusted off your favorite trench, fashion retailers are gearing up for their second busiest season: Spring.
Spring typically brings your usual bright colors, short sleeves, and linen suits, but amidst that, designers have found a way to use a simple approach to using color and incorporating art.
LP presents to you in one, simple place the Spring ’13 colors and trends. Consider this love at first type!
Spring ’13 Color Trends
Red | Rust | Golden Rod | Orange | Limeade
Spearmint | Olive | Cerulean | Ink | Straw
Spring ’13 Style Trends
Monochromatic (aka tone on tone): Styling with similar color hues throughout the entire look.
L to R:
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring ’13 in monochromatic orange
Salvatore Ferragamo Spring ’13 in monochromatic spearmint
Emporio Armani Spring ’13 in monochromatic olive
Emporio Armani Spring ’13 in monochromatic ink
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Print and Pattern/Arty Abstractions: Infusing abstract art, florals, abstract lines, and digital prints.
L to R:
Balenciaga ’13 in red and floral prints
Burberry Prorsum ’13 in golden rod and, prints, and abstract art
Dolce & Gabbana Spring ’13 in abstract lines and floral art
Gucci ’13 in cerulean and floral prints
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The New Tailored: Explore tailoring in a new way. New shapes, colors, and cuts bring fit into a new category for Spring ’13.
L to R:
Givenchy Spring ’13 in new tailoring (shapes)
Alexander McQueen Spring ’13 in new tailoring (colors, fabrics)
Etro Spring ’13 in new tailoring (cuts)
Canali Spring ’13 in new tailoring (color)
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Summer Sportswear: Taking foundations of sportswear and fusing it with couture elements but utilizing functionality
L to R:
Lanvin Spring ’13 in summer sportswear
J. Crew Spring ’13 in summer sportswear
Louis Vuitton Spring ’13 in summer sportswear
Issey Miyake Spring ’13 in summer sportswear
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Transparency: As the weather warms up, wear less. Designers pulled together their creative “jeans” and highlighted “visual tricks” through fabrics that provide transparency.
L to R:
Versace Spring ’13 in transparency
Dries Van Noten Spring ’13 in transparency
Paul Smith Spring ’13 in transparency
Viktor & Rolf Spring ’13 in transparency
Now that you know, what is your favorite trend?
-Marquelle Turner
Vinny
December 17, 2012
I really like the article and of course the spring colors… The idea of bright colors is really attention seeker as well as attention catching. I like The very unique style o the outfit worn by the models… Honestly I’m excited for the spring and the fashion world
Apuje Kalu
December 17, 2012
Extremely thorough breakdown for the Spring 2013 colors and trends. It will be interesting to see how stores like Zara and H&M incorporate these trends into their spring collections for the more moderate consumer. Personally, I’m looking forward to playing with color and prints while testing out the sportswear and monochromatic trends.
Kieauna Nelson
December 17, 2012
Bright and bold! The trends/styles set a certain tone for the upcoming Spring 13′ .
Great article!
-Kie
Mr. Jarvis
December 17, 2012
Great read as usual! I am most excited about the different patterns and textures combined with great colors and how this will look on the everyday consumer. I personally can’t wait to try out Spearmint and Cerulean in my everyday attire.
Taylor J.
December 18, 2012
Great article! I am loving the color schemes and can’t wait to include them in my spring wardrobe. Thanks for update on trends. Spring is my second favorite season, so this article is very beneficial. Keep it up!..
AD
December 20, 2012
I’m goin to try this!! Of course, it will be a lot more subtle, but I’m down with this look. I like when the looks are wearable. If it’s too over the top, I can’t see myself trying the trend.
-ADWHiTE
Harvey Jackson
January 8, 2013
Great post on the color trends for men.