Spring 2013 Trends
Spring sets aside its soft, sweet reputation for something more daring. Bold colours, attention-getting prints, skin-baring details and see-through fabrics – this season, fashion is all about coming on strong.
CHECK MATE
Spring’s favourite colours squared off on runways, making black-and-white check the season’s hottest pattern – and a trend worth checking out.
Louis Vuitton (Photography Peter Stigter)
TECHNOCOLOUR
Monochromatic, head-to-toe colour – in vibrant shades of emerald green, orange, cobalt blue or hot pink – is one of the brightest ideas for spring.
Gucci (Photography Peter Stigter)
EAST MEETS WEST
Kimono-inspired jackets, oriental prints, mandarin collars and Asian-influenced dresses bring a tempting, traditional twist to modern dressing.
Etro (Photography Peter Stigter)
SHINE ON
Iridescent fabrics, shimmering foils and dazzling colour make the newest take on metallics a shining example of spring style.
Burberry (Photography Peter Stigter)
STRIPE A POSE
Thick, thin, horizontal, vertical or diagonal stripes, no matter what direction, they all lead to spring’s freshest look.
Michael Kors (Photography Peter Stigter)
CARRIED AWAY
The clutch in high-voltage hues and eye-catching textures is the must-grab accessory this season.
Gucci (Photography Peter Stigter)
STYLE WARRIOR
The gladiator sandal is revamped for spring 2013. From ankle-grazing to knee-high, it’s a look that packs a powerful fashion kick.
Salvatore Ferragamo (Photography Peter Stigter)
SHEER FEMININITY
Openwork, skin-revealing cutouts and see-through fabrics add a touch of sheer femininity to spring fashion.
Vivienne Tam (Photography Peter Stigter)
MOD SQUAD
Designers salute Sixties style, bringing back mini skirts, A-line dresses, bold prints, kitten heels and other reinventions of retro cool.
Versus (Photography Peter Stigter)


