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ith hundreds of shows across four cities, sifting through the thousands of new fashion ideas in the spring 2015 collections is tricky to say the least. It’s why we’ve done the heavy lifting for you, with a cheat sheet of the trends that made the biggest impact on the runways in New York, London, Paris, and Milan. Whether you’re looking for pointers for your working wardrobe, or desperately seeking ways to up your festival-girl game next spring, here’s everything you’ll need to know about the look of the upcoming season.
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Bohemian Evening
Altuzarra
Dries Van Noten
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Rochas
Vera Wang
Heading out into the night just got a lot more romantic thanks to the likes of Valentino, Dries Van Noten, and Vera Wang. Even designer Joseph Altuzarra loosened up his signature curvilinear silhouette for a softer, diaphanous look.
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Salvatore Ferragamo
Chanel
Calvin Klain Collection
Zara
CĂŠline
Edun
Trouser Suit Forget everything you know about traditional power dressing, the new trouser suit comes with whimsical touches, like the twine and cowbell belts at CĂŠline or shimmering pinstripes at Chanel. You can leave the shoulder pads at home, but this season a cropped trouser is essential. 3
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Altuzarra
Oscar de la Renta
Michael Kors
Gingham
Referenced on both sides of the pond, the gridlock pattern has a history that includes American barn dance and French bombshell Brigitte Bardot, who famously wore the tablecloth fabric on her wedding day. This season gingham covered everything from baja minidresses to mink fur coats.
Zara Diane Von Furstenberg
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Bottega Veneta
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Miu Miu
Mango
Valentino
Jason Wu
Derek Lam
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Suede Pull & Bear
With a vaguely seventies mood in the air, the look of suede was bound to make an appearance on the runways. Trench coats, A-line skirts, and classic boot-cut pants came with a soft touch.
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Denim The most American of textiles in more iterations (Dresses! Coats! Pants! Jumpsuits!) than you can shake a leg at; from dark wash to lace-up, bedazzled and more—it’s jean genius.
Gucci
Burberry Prosum
H&M
Jcrew
Bottega Veneta
Michael Kors
Rag Bone Dolce & Gabbana
Guess
Louis Vuitton
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No Wallflowers
Zara
Never has the concept of florals for spring felt fresher: Big and beautiful or minute and abstract, this season, flower power is boldly feminine and here to stay.
H&M
Marni
Carolina Herrera
Simone Rocha
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CĂŠline
Maison Martin Margiela
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Diane Von Furstenberg
Michael Kors
Oscar de la Renta
Midriff Baring Evening Who needs a gown? A crop top and ladylike skirt will do the trick—and never has a stretch of skin felt so revolutionary. Waistwhittling proportions and only the subtlest flash of flesh turn a tried-and-true evening option into something decidedly modern.
Top Shop
Free People
Erdem
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Donna Karan
SPRING COLORS
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For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global authority on color, has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and beyond to bring you the season’s most important color trends. This report previews the most prominent hues for spring 2014.
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PLACID BLUE
SAND
C E LO S I A O R A N G E
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DA ZZLING BLUE
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FREESIA
RADIANT ORCHID
C AY E N N E
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esigners take a modern twist on the traditional for spring 2014 by pairing soft pastels with vivid brights to create a colorful equilibrium. Inspired by a mixture of blooming flowers, travels abroad and strong, confident women, designers use color to refresh, revive and defy conventional wisdom. “This season, consumers are looking for a state of thoughtful, emotional and artistic equilibrium,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “While this need for stability is reflected in the composition of the palette, the inherent versatility of the individual colors allows for experimentation with new looks and color combinations.” Three very adaptable pastels sit on one end of the palette, and, because we are so accustomed to seeing them as nature’s background, they can be creatively combined with any other color in the spectrum. Placid Blue, like a picture-perfect, tranquil and reassuring sky, induces a sense of peaceful calmness, while Violet Tulip, a romantic, vintage purple, evokes wistful nostalgia. Similar to the verdant shade of springtime foliage, Hemlock, a summery, ornamental green, provides a decorative touch that’s
Pairing soft pastels with vivid brights to create a colorful equilibrium.
very different from the greens of recent seasons. Pair any of these versatile pastels with a bolder hue for an au courant look. Sand, a lightly toasted and amiable neutral, conjures images of the beach and the carefree days of summer. Try pairing Sand with Hemlock for perfect, natural balance. Paloma serves as a quintessential neutral, interesting enough to be worn alone or combined with any color for sophisticated poise. Cayenne, a high-pitched red, adds a dash of spicy heat to neutrals, and heightens the excitement when mixed with Freesia, a blazing yellow that is sure to illuminate wardrobes this season. A tropical, floral-inspired shade, Freesia’s warmth and energy help set the stage for Celosia Orange, an optimistic, spontaneous hue. Pair Celosia Orange with Violet Tulip for a captivating vision, much like the setting summer sun. The palette is brought full circle with Radiant Orchid, a bold counterpart to Violet Tulip, and Dazzling Blue,a scintillating, polar opposite to Placid Blue. Surprisingly, these strong, vibrant colors also pair well across the palette: They are perfect companions to pastels, and add confidence and vivacity when mixed with other bold colors.
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hair & makeup
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Perfect Plum
This rich, romantic shade was a favorite on the spring 2015 runways, but it couldn't be more gorgeous to wear right now, as autumn sets in. At the Vera Wang show, makeup artist Lucia Pieroni was inspired by mystical wood nymphs when he brushed models' lids with this dreamy dark purple
At Derek Lam, makeup artist Tom Pecheux created a glossy, mauve eye look by smudging on MAC lipstick in Violetta ($16, nordstrom.com) along with brown eyeliner.
For night, try this twist on the plum trend: Cover your lids in ethereal burgundy sparkle, as seen at Sophie Theallet.
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Coming-Undone Styles
Your thrown-in, looped-under ponytail is now much chicer than you ever thought—it appeared on the runway at Creatures of the Wind. This skater-girl-inspired look would be so cool juxtaposed against a cute dress. Rake Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Finish ($29, sephora.com) through dry hair, pull back and secure with an elastic—leaving half of the ponytail tucked in—and go.
Braids Revisited
Good news if you finally mastered the fishtail: Braids are one trend that's not going anywhere. Stylists, led by Nick Irwin for TIGI, made three sections in back, plaited the middle one, then wrapped the other two sections around it to create these bohemian, deconstructed braids at Mara Hoffman. The hair was also secured in several spots with elastics, then pulled loose, for a segmented look.
Get Low (With Your Ponytail)
The low ponies at Creatures of the Wind were meant to look carelessly thrown back.
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Negative-Space Manicures
Our favorite nail trend of the moment— graphic polish designs that let a little naked nail show through—took over the runways for spring. One of the new plays that's easy to copy at home: the metallic silver side swipes at Dion Lee, created with OPI My Signature is DC ($9.50, hsn.com).
Taking that concept to the next level, models' mint negative-space manis at Charlotte Ronson had a graphic flip-flopped effect.
Baby-Soft Polish
After seasons of bold nail art, there was a return to barely there nail polish colors, from palest pink to chic nude. Even cult-favorite Essie Mademoiselle ($8.50, nordstrom.com) made a cameo at Proenza Schouler. 16