So now that New York Fashion Week Spring ’13 is long behind us and we have had time to reflect on trends and themes, we have come to the conclusion…not much has changed since last year! This is great news if you splurged on say a light leather dress, because you can wear it again next spring! However, if you were hoping for something new (like you were burned out on mix-matched prints) you are SOL. This leads us to believe that fashion is now about throwing everything out there and seeing what sticks.
So without further ado, here are the trends we saw for Spring ’13:
Colors
Black + White at Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez
Black + White: Pamela Rolland, Michael Kors, Naeem Khan, Reem Acra, Vivenne Tam, Alexander Wang, Tracy Reese, Catherine Malandrino, Cushnie et Ochs, Milly, Rachael Zoe, Chado Ralph Rucci, Victoria Beckham, Narciso Rodriguez, Calvin Klein, Norma Kamali, Norisol Ferrari, Dean Quinn, Ostwald Helgason, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Erin by Erin Fetherston, Parkchoonmoo
Intense Colors: Chado Ralph Rucci, The Blondes, Milly by Michelle Smith, Josie Natori, Chris Benz, Stephen Burrows
Blue: Tadashi Shoji, Alice + Olivia, Son Jung Wan, Nanette Lepore, Stephen Burrows, Helmut Lang, Nicole Miller, Bibhu Mohapatra, Libertine, Tracy Reese
Red: Emerson, Tadashi Shoji, Michael Kors, Naeem Khan, Stephen Burrows, Vivienne Tam, Bibhu Mohapatra, Dean Quinn, Ostwald Helgason
Navy: Zac Posen, Timo Weiland, Michael Kors, Herve Leger by Max Azria, Yigal Azruel
Green: Monika Chiang, Chris Benz, Alice + Olivia, Douglas Hannat, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, Ann Yee, Derek Lam, Bibhu Mohapatra, Ostwald Helgason, Libertine, Catherine Malandrino
Yellow: Chris Benz, Carlos Miele, Timo Weiland, Son Jung Wan, Naeem Khan, Ruffian, Milly by Michelle Smith, DKNY, Lela Rose, Tracy Reese, Sally LaPointe, Bibhu Mohapatra, Libertine, Chris Benz
Orange: Monika Chiang, Noon by Noor, Douglas Hannant, Stephen Burrows, Diane von Furstenberg, Tracy Reese, Rebecca Taylor, Victoria Beckham, Carolina Herrera, Alice + Olivia and Peter Som, Milly by Michelle Smith, Helmut Lang, Ostwald Helgason, Libertine, Chris Benz
Pure White: Timo Weiland, Son Jung Wan, DKNY, Osklen, Yigal Azrouel, Michael Kors, Ruffian, Lacoste, The Row, Candela, Dean Quinn, Alexandre Herchcovitch
Pink: Alice + Olivia, Chado Ralph Rucci, Christian Siriano, Milly, Lela Rose, Ruffian, The Blonds, Badgley Mischka, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Libertine, Erin by Erin Fetherston
Nudes: Dennis Basso, Lela Rose, Yigal Azrouel, Bibhu Mohapatra, Chris Benz, Catherine Malandrino, Kimberly Ovitz, Katie Gallagher, Mataano
Silver: Rodarte, Jenny Packham, Milly by Michelle Smith, Bibhu Mohapatra, DKNY, Son Jung Wan
Fabrics/Textures
Leather at Derek Lam, Helmut Lang and Proenza Schouler
Light Leather: Chado Ralph Rucci, Reem Acra, Monika Chiang, The Blondes, Vivienne Tam, Alexander Wang, Reed Krakoff, Derek Lam, Rebecca Taylor, Belstaff, BCBG, Tibi, DKNY, Proenza Schouler, Tracy Reese, Helmut Lang, See by Chloe, Charlotte Ronson
Lace: Tadashi Shoji, Dennis Basso, Reem Acra, Rafael Cennamo, Joy Cioci, Bibhu Mohapatra
Feathers: Naeem Khan, Chado Ralph Rucci, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Libertine
Beading: Naeem Khan, Badgley Mischka, Reem Acra, Chado Ralph Rucci, Nantte Lepore, Rafael Cennamo, Jenny Packham, Farah Angsana, Marches, Bibhu Mohapatra, Libertine, Catherine Malandrino, Erin by Erin Fetherston
Sheer: Osklen, Rafael Cennamo, Reem Acra, Ann Yee, Vivienne Tam, Carlos Miele, BCBG, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff, Narciso Rodriguez, Thakoon, Vera Wang, Nanette Lepore, Lacoste, Bibhu Mohapatra, Catherine Malandrino, Helmut Lang
Ruffles: Zac Posen, Alice + Olivia, Tadashi Shoji, Rafeal Cennamo, Charlotte Ronson, Ruffian
Mesh: Milly by Michelle Smith, DKNY, Joy Cioci, Helmut Lang
Prints
Stripes at Vivienne Tam, Michael Kors and Alice + Olivia
Stripes: Michael Kors, Alice + Olivia, Emerson, Libertine, Nanette Lepore, Yigal Azrouel, Vivienne Tam, Marimekko, Catherine Malandrino, J.Crew, Tommy Hilfiger
Python Prints: Yigal Azruel, Proenza Schouler, Alice + Olivia
Polka Dots: Alice & Olivia, Emerson, Libertine, Marimekko, Vivenne Tam
Geometric: Falguni & Shane Peacock, Ann Yee, The Blondes, Vivienne Tam, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Kate Spade, Catherine Malandrino, Erin by Erin Fetherston, Pamella Rowland
Floral: Noon by Noor, Zac Posen, Jill Stuart, Lela Rose, Candela, Nanette Lepore, Ostwald Helgason, Son Jung Wan
Ombre: Son Jung Wan, Reem Acra, Osklen, Jonathan Simkhai
Abstract: Josie Natori, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Kelly Wearstler, Yeohlee, Libertine
African Prints: Tracy Reese, Carlos Miele, Monika Chiang
Muted Florals: Costello Tagliapietra, Suno, Tracy Reese and Peter Som, Chris Benz
Colorblocking: Ostwald Helgason, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Proenza Schouler,
Checked: Alexandre Herchcovitch, Libertine, Timo Weiland
Asymmetry: Chris Benz, Son Jung Wan, Costello Tagliapietra
Trends
Bare midriffs at Charlotte Ronson, DKNY and Catherine Malandrino
Bare Midriffs: DKNY, Michael Kors, Peter Som, Jason Wu, Mara Hoffman, Edun, Charlotte Ronson, Catherine Malandrino, Edun, Band Of Outsiders, Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, Jill Stuart, Marc Jacobs
Peplums: Douglas Hannant, Alice + Olivia, Zac Posen, Rafael Cennamo, Falguni & Shane Peacock
Cut Outs: Michael Kors, Chado Ralph Rucci, Badgley Mischka, Reem Acra, Vivienne Tam, Katya Leonovich, Sally LaPointe, Catherine Malandrino
Swimwear: Mara Hoffman, Nanette Lepore, Carmen Marc Valvo, DKNY, Michael Kors, Joy Cioci
Heavy Layering: Libertine, Chris Benz, Yigal Azruel, Timo Weiland, Nicholas K
Biker Jackets: Noon by Noor, Proenza Schouler, Reem Acra, Nicholas K
Crisp White Shirts: Edun, Victoria Beckham, Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Lacoste, Timo Weiland, Creatures of The Wind, Douglas Hannant
Athletic: Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Monika Chiang, Michael Kors, Lela Rose, DKNY, Milly
Slouchy or Relaxed: Donna Karan, Theyskens’ Theory, Diesel, Suno, Rag & Bone, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Yigal Azrouel, MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, See by Chloe, The Row
Accessories
Cat-eye Sunglasses at Christian Siriano, Douglas Hannant and Zac Posen
Cat-eye Sunglasses: Zac Posen, Alice + Olivia, Christian Siriano, Douglas Hannant
Baseball Caps: DKNY, Alexander Wang, J.Crew, Jeremy Scott, Monika Chiang
Flats: Carolina Herrera, Ruffian, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and Victoria Beckham, Osklen, The Row
Clear Goggles: Tracy Reese, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Milly by Michelle Smith, Michael Kors
– Second City Style (Lauren Dimet Waters, Carol Calacci, Alia Rajput, Taneisha Jordan, Amanda Aldinger & Laurie Espino)
Photos: NYMag, WWD, STYLE.com
Thanks for the great summary SSS! I always enjoy your write-ups for the different designers, but it’s nice to see it here in one cohesive package.