SS16 on the Catwalk

SS16 strutted down the catwalk last September and is now emerging on the high street and in-store as we wave farewell to Autumn Winter collections.  We spot some of the key trends and take a look at pieces spotted from New York to Paris. How will you wear your new season wardrobe?

 

LINGERIE DRESSING

Slip dresses and lingerie inspired wear for a sexy take on summer.

Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Celine
Celine
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent

NET GOALS

Net mesh for a subtle flash of skin or the ultimate reveal.

Balmain
Balmain
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler

RUFFLED UP

Frothy frills and tulle tiers, this season is a ruffle-a-plenty zone. Frou frou is the name of this seasons game.

Balmain
Balmain
Marchesa
Marchesa
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Ryan Lo
Ryan Lo

TIED UP IN BOWS

Knotted, tied or girlie, bows are big business for SS16.

Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille
Chanel
Chanel
Delpozo
Delpozo
Gucci
Gucci

COLD SHOULDER

Fashion goes off-shoulder so bare some sexy skin and work the drop shoulder trend.

Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti
Givenchy
Givenchy
Chloe
Chloe

OLE!

Give your wardrobe some Spanish style a la Oscar de la Renta or Proenza Schouler to name just two.

Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Blugirl
Blugirl
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler

THE NEW ROMANTIC

An altogether lighter version of last season’s Victoriana trend. Think high necklines, delicate ruffling and blush tones.

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen
Zimmerman
Zimmerman
JW Anderson
JW Anderson

X MARKS THE TOP

High on the neck and cold on the shoulder for this seasons latest update on showing some sexy shoulder.

Derek Lam
Derek Lam
Giambattista Valli
Giambattista Valli
Givenchy
Givenchy

PURPOSELY DISHEVELLED

Fashion goes holey, shredded and frayed for a spring makeover.

3.1 Philip Lim
3.1 Philip Lim
Acne
Acne
Pringle of Scotland
Pringle of Scotland

BELL SLEEVE

Ring a ding, the sleeve is big news this spring. Make yours bell shaped.

3.1 Philip Lim
3.1 Philip Lim
Derek Lam
Derek Lam
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler

THE WHITE SHIRT

The white shirt gets some edge and goes from classic to cool in one easy step.

3.1 Philip Lim
3.1 Philip Lim
Ellery
Ellery
3.1 Philip Lim
3.1 Philip Lim
Palmer-Harding
Palmer-Harding

JUICY

For a change from muted spring pastels give vivid orange a whirl and brighten up your wardrobe.

Altuzarra
Altuzarra
Prabal Gurung
Prabal Gurung
Balmain
Balmain

PUFF SLEEVE

Give your sleeves some volume and wear them big.

Alessandra Rich
Alessandra Rich
Celine
Celine
Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead
JW Anderson
JW Anderson

CHECK IT OUT

Checks get a summer revamp. Lightweight and easy wear.

Celine
Celine
Chanel
Chanel
John Galliano
John Galliano

ACID BRIGHTS

Go neon or go home. Wear colour bold and flashy and stand out from the crowd.

Christopher Kane
Christopher Kane
Emanuel Ungaro
Emanuel Ungaro
Fyodor Golan
Fyodor Golan

ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

Florals take a decidedly English turn – blooms go all country garden.

Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead
Erdem
Erdem
Jenny Packham
Jenny Packham

THE NEW STRIPE

Graphic and fashion forward the stripe gets a brazen new look.

Anna Sui
Anna Sui
Jonathan Saunders
Jonathan Saunders
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney

SHEER BLISS

For the romantics out there. A decidedly feminine look with provocative undertones.

Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana
Gucci
Gucci

MIRROR MIRROR

For all you shiny happy people. It’s time to shimmy into summer with a touch of metal.

Loewe
Loewe
Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci
Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant
Philipp Plein
Philipp Plein

BACKPACKING

Practical fashion at its best. It’s time to fish out that backpack and take to the streets.

Balenciaga
Balenciaga
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum

NECK TIES

The catwalk got creative with neck ties and chokers – time to be inspired.

Mary Katrantzou
Mary Katrantzou
Anya Hindmarch
Anya Hindmarch
Christian Dior
Christian Dior

IN CHAINS

A major trend this season, we saw chains decorate shoes, bags and clothing.

Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum
Alexander Wang
Alexander Wang
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein

ON THE FRINGE

Yup more fringing. Tasseled hemlines, trims and boots danced down the catwalk – it’s playful and flirty.

Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent
Valentino
Valentino
Givenchy
Givenchy

BALLET GIRL

Tulle is not just for kids. Look out for net-a-plenty.

Dries Van Noten
Dries Van Noten
Philipp Plein
Philipp Plein
Miu Miu
Miu Miu

ROPE UP

Belted, knotted and tied, rope has it’s moment in the spotlight.

Fendi
Fendi
Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela
Thakoon
Thakoon

CHANDELIER EARRINGS

If they don’t hit your shoulder they are not enough. Go big aka Pat Butcher style.

Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Prada
Prada

KNOT IT

The new way to layer; knot a shirt or knit around your waist for this seasons newest look.

Cedric Charlier
Cedric Charlier
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Chanel
Chanel

ALL IMPORTANT EXTRAS…

Gucci
Gucci
Gucci
Gucci
Gucci
Gucci
Jacquemus
Jacquemus
Miu Miu
Miu Miu
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent