WGSN Trends 8/24/12
WGSN has many trends forecasted for Spring/Summer 2013. The following trends identified by WGSN can be found in stores today.
Swimsuits
WGSN says:
Colour
Colour
- Fluoro: punchy acidic hues have contemporary appeal
- Jungle green: look to moody tropical landscapes
- Monochrome: stark, black and white contrasts continue with minimal appeal
- Warm orange: 70s-inspired shades replace citrus tones
- Candy pink: mid-tone pinks team with mauve for an ultra-feminine feel
- Into the blue: work true-blue stories in a tonal and contrast palette
- Tribal fusion: draw influence from Native American and African culture
- Tropical vacation: team the Hawaiian hibiscus flower with a 50s fashion twist
Juniors
WGSN says:
- The sherbet palette intensifies for spring/summer as a key update for basics
- Sleeveless styles are favoured for simple tanks and blouses
- Colour remains an important story ,worked in vivid solids of coral, aquatic blues and yellow
- 90s-inspired styles add edge to casualwear
- Cultural influences combine for an update to ubiquitous festival looks
- Leather and sheers contrast continuing as two prominent fabric choices for summer
Footwear
WGSN says:
- pointed stilettos
- ankle straps paired with a low cut
- Mary-Janes with a lower top-strap
- faux lace-ups
- sling-backs on loafers
- square toes