Some of the S/S 13 collections

Thought I'd talk about this now rather than back in October because we are much closer to actually following these trends. I can honestly say that I absolutely adore the trends of S/S 13. More than I adored the S/S 12 trends- and I thought nothing could top those pastels, veg prints, the vintage americana look etc... turns out I was wrong. I will focus on 4 brilliant collections... see what you think.

Burberry Prorsum- Show

I usually dislike this kind of thing, because it can often look tacky. But.. This works.. like really works. The materials used in this are satin and cotton sateen, giving the garments the shininess. The show uses a lot of metallics, and gives off futuristic vibes.
To be honest, watching the show is kind of like being in a sweet shop. Bailey makes a hot pink shiny trench coat and completely succeeds in making it look glamorous and not tacky, which seems a pretty difficult to do. As always, the clothes fit well, and cling to the frame.
I adore the use of peplum, building up on 2012's trends but with a more exaggerated look. The colours are bright, but do not give off gaudy vibes, because they are not mixed up, as proved above. Green is something to definitely watch out for this season.

Prada- Show

This is an interesting collection, its consistent flower theme not only gives off oriental glamour, but also toughens up the collection. Perhaps it is due to the monochrome, or it could be because the colours used are quite dramatic- white, black, red.
It seems that every year florals are featured in trends, but they have always been quite pretty. Here, florals are portrayed in an edgier way. Metallics are touched upon in this collection, and some of those clutches and tote bags give the looks some interesting angles. Running shorts were a mini trend last year.. will they be bigger this year?

Dior- Show

In general, the clothes of this collection aren't as fitted as other collections in this season, they are quite different from the feminine silhouettes and the soft purples and tutus from Dior's s/s 12 show. Imma watch the show as I type this. This collection focuses on variations of the LBD and shift dresses. Amazing shiny satin tops in spearmint and candyfloss and violet- like Burberry. This is again, like stepping in to a sweet shop. 

Oh wow some of those models legs.. okay. sorry. clothes. (I am so jealoussss!!!!!) Sheer fabric is used for layering.. oh wow. Some of these garments are ludicrously pretty. Boldly coloured sops are simmered down with the use of plain black mini-shorts. Neon pinks and yellows are slightly touched upon in this collection. Sexy tight fitting black tops are complimented by the use of long, shimmery skirts with vintage floral prints, making a nice change from the oriental flower prints featured in Prada.

Jason Wu- Show

This collection is sexy- no doubt about it. Sheer fabrics. Black leather. Exposed midriff. Deep V-necks. Just super sexy. Thin studded belts accentuate the waist, while short cuts lengthen the legs. Cropped trousers are also included, and long skirts made out of chiffon add volume without heaviness. And lots of straps, everywhere. Very varied collection, I am impressed.

I will do another post soon about the main trends.