For Spring Summer 2011, it’s all about bold prints and the louder they are, the better. This season looks set to be more exciting than ever. Gone is last year’s streamlined practicality and in its place comes a leap towards playfulness. The news that fashion is getting bored with being sensible couldn’t have come to us at a better time what with the dark clouds of the recession still looming and the loneliness of valentine’s day still in the air. It’s not about the look at me factor, it’s more to do with fashion embracing a bit of humour for once.
By far, the front runner of the trend is Miuccia Prada, who, to match her fruit patterned collection wore banana earrings at the end of her spring/summer 2010 catwalk show. “It’s time to be bold”, the designer declared. There were no rules when it came to how daring a Prada darling could be. From sunny yellows paired with fiery oranges, to thick stripes appearing alongside busy-baroque-style patterns, there’s no doubting that this is a trend that will get heads turning! Even actress Eva Mendes has caught the Prada bug, she premiered the carnival inspired look for the first time off the catwalk, and with her honey toned skin juxtaposed against the acid bright patterns, she certainly rocked the trend.
Another designer seduced by succulent citrus fruits is Stella Mcartney . The lemon and grapefruit oversized blazers, wide-sleeved tunics and trouser suits give us reason to believe In this summer oozing with zests of fun and laughter. Not to be outdone by the fashion royals, the british highstreet has captured more wearable styles, such as New Look’s lemon midi skirt for around £30, easily complemented with a t-shirt or tank top.
Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Also looked to nature for inspiration. This time appreciating the never tiring floral trend. Similar to Miuccia prada’s bold motifs, The collection included cabbage-rose printed tanks, flowing boho dresses and red gingham playsuits. The beautiful colour pallets ad eye popping prints incorporated everything that this being a girl, demonstrating that a more subtle take on the bold print trend, D&G will moist certainly be an inspiration for young girls throughout the next season.
With the longevity of the maxi and playsuit, the bold and beautiful trend will come into it’s own this spring/summer. Take Nicole Richie’s *Harlow collection, which includes floral silk maxis and baroque-style billowing bed jackets. With the longevity of the maxi and playsuit, the bold and beautiful trend will come into it’s own this spring/summer. Take Nicole Richie’s Winter Kate collection fro instance, which includes floral silk maxis and baroque-style billowing bed jackets.
the luxurious feel and eccentric patterns will make you feel like a starlet from am to pm!
“There have been so many rules and so much pressure in the fashion world recently. I think this bold trend is fun and fresh and those that think it is hard to pull off are wrong!”, Lindsay Leverton, 25, sales assistant and former manager of Karen Millen’s London store says. From designer squabbles, unpractical accessories (The famous McQueen shoe) and unwearable pieces (remember the ‘onesie craze?’ that this young fashionista has a point.
Luckily for us girls, the highstreet have loads of printed prettys to offer! Our tip? don’t be boring and stick to one print (leopard print can be dull after so many wears!) check out Miss Selfridge’s girly smudged maxi- perfect for a stylish stroll along the promenade! Or maybe dare to stand out with a tropical print in a comfy jumpsuit! Whatever you choose remember the key is to just have fun and nothing will say ‘i rock this print more’ than a crazy print on a hot afternoon! So ladies let your hair down and pick your perfect print!
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