SEE YOURSELF IN PRINT?
Print trends this season have an ethnic edge. Tribal, Animal and Aztec influences are awash over everything from suit jackets to bangles. Organic browns, deep reds and earth tones are the most popular colours, although brights have their place too. Washed-out palettes tone down all-over prints on jeans and tailored trousers. Placement prints in bold colours command slouchy t-shirts in neutral base colours. Textured fabrics such as chiffon and crepe manipulate the reflection of light in different forms on surface pattern, and prints come in a range of scales to suit all body shapes.
River Island’s bold, directional SS12 collection includes these printed Rihanna Suit Trousers. The colour contrast creates a vertical, striped effect, perfect for lengthening legs. Those brave enough could opt for the matching blazer available too. Printed-silk harem trousers look fresh off the plane from a far-flung paradise, and abstract animal prints are framed with contrast black edging on blouses.
Leopard print has been given a classy makeover by Hobbs in the form of this shirt. The painterly style gives a fresh edge to an old favourite. However, this season, it appears to be snakeskin that has grabbed everyone’s attention. No longer the sole domain of Kat Slater, snakeskin was seen on the London Fashion Week catwalks from Versace to House of Holland. These spray-on skinny jeans are for either the very brave or the very thin. Snakeskin shoes are a safer option if, like me, you are not blessed with the legs of Gisele.
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