Spring/Summer '12 Trends at Berlin Fashion Week

July 8, 2012 Leave a comment

By now every fashion platform from print, digital to beyond, has given a detailed report on what the S/S ’12 trends are. However not every trend prophecy translates into the public’s wardrobes, so last week I went to Berlin Fashion Week to see which of the trends made the cut.

I have to say that I had so much fun doing this, so much so that I didn’t actually make the show I was supposed to see in the end. For me, the real entertainment was seeing and meeting these stylish individuals. I found them inspirational, take a look for yourselves-

Prints

This was the most popular trend of all, so much so, that it can be divided into-

Head to Toe Clashing Print, Carrie-Bradshaw Style

Matthew Williamson, Emilio Pucci and Mary Katrantzou are just a hand pick of the many designers who threw caution to the wind and experimented with going ‘all the way’ with their choice of prints. I love how this lady carried of this trend, how Carrie Bradshaw is she?

Paisley Print

The Perennial Floral Print

I told this lady that she reminded me of the Aerosmith 90s videos. She was not familiar with them which is a shame. Everyone should watch Aerosmith’s Cryin’ video at least once, if only to see Alicia Silverstone’s mesmerizing performance a well as her outfits–

Mish Mash Prints

Geometric Stripes

These ladies were clearly influenced by Derek Lam, who showed a strong liking for strong stripes in eye-catching colours–

Some preferred starker, horizontal stripes–

Leather

Leather, in summer? I hear you say. Well, judging from the wet looks that slid down the catwalk from designers like Chanel, Valentino, Maison Martin Margiela and Balmain; the answer is very much in the affirmative–

Speaking of the Fetish trend, these shoes could do some damage-

Minamilism

This lady chose to give a nod to Celine, DVF and Stella McCartney by choosing crisp and cool, clinical separates–

While this lady injected some non-colour to her ensemble-

Short Shorts

Now although Balmain, Balenciage and Dolce and Gabbana sent their models stalking down the catwalk in shorts that just about covered their pert derrieres, this trend comes with a weight limit. But if you’ve got it, flaunt it-