Straight From The Runway: Checks, Stripes And Other Spring Trends To Try (And Buy) Now

Posted by , on October 8, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Read on to see (and shop) spring's top trends, straight from the runways of Fashion Month!

Checks made a huge showing on spring runways and — from blouses to bottoms — there are plenty of ways to interpret the trend.

Marni Spring/Summer 2013.

Alexandre Herchcovitch Spring/Summer 2013.

Chanel Spring/Summer 2013.

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013.

House of Holland Spring/Summer 2013.

10 Crosby Derek Lam, $275, at Bloomingdale's

Kenzo Check Silk-Georgette Dress, $710, at Net-A-Porter

Emporio Armani Women Knee-Length Skirt, $180, at Yoox

Stripes are back! Elongating, flattering and graphically cool, we're all about lining up.

Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2013

PPQ Spring/Summer 2013.

Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2013

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2013

Jonathan Saunders Spring/Summer 2013

Combined Stripe Blouse, $49.90, at Zara

Striped Cotton Dress by J.W. Anderson For Topshop, $79.99, at Topshop

Prim, ladylike dressing was a top trend, with 1940s-style modest dresses and '60s-era fit-and-flare styles making waves. 


Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2013

Fendi Spring/Summer 2013

Honor Spring/Summer 2013

Temperley London Spring/Summer 2013

Alice & Olivia Spring/Summer 2013

Keds at Opening Ceremony Collared Silk Dress, $200, at Opening Ceremony

River Island Striped Legging, $28.14, at Asos

Sweets Boutique Top, $39.99, at Mod Cloth

Rare Metallic Jacquard Skater Skirt, $68.60, at Asos

girl. by Band of Outsiders Fuzzy Print Dress, $169, at Barneys

Slouchy, exaggerated and relaxed looks were everywhere, from low-slung wide-leg pants to layered baggy tees, all of which provided a sophisticated perspective on messy dressing.  

 


Celine Spring/Summer 2013

DKNY Spring/Summer 2013

Fendi Spring/Summer 2013

Cynthia Rowley Spring/Summer 2013

3.1 Phillip Lim Spring/Summer 2013

Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2013

Cardigan, $34.95, at H&M

Theory Snake-Print Pants, $265, at Bergdorf Goodman

Helmut Kinetic Jersey Wide Tee, $125, at Shopbop

The days of cringing at the phrase "power suit" are over, with scores of designers showing updated versions that included strong shoulders, relaxed fits and menswear detailing. 

Balenciaga Spring/Summer 2013.

Givenchy Spring/Summer 2013

Lanvin Spring/Summer 2013

Rachel Roy Spring/Summer 2013

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2013

Theyskens' Theory Spring/Summer 2013

Helmut Lang Prism Woven Blazer, $645, at Net-A-Porter

Robert Rodriguez Berry Felt Pleated Wide-Leg Pants, $96.70, at Bluefly

BB Dakota Zane Leather Lapel Blazer, $102, at Shopbop

Patricia Silk Pull-On Pant, $149.50, at Club Monaco

Bungalow chic — or off to camp — is what we're calling this trend, as a number of designers paired campy Bermuda shorts with shrunken tees or loose blazers. 

Hermes Spring/Summer 2013

Jen Kao Spring/Summer 2013

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2013

Ruffian Spring/Summer 2013

Suno Spring/Summer 2013

Anna Sui Water Color Roses Ribbon Print Shorts, $150, at Revolve Clothing

Crochet Lace Button-Up, $141, at Opening Ceremony

Fairfield Tee, $92, at LnA Clothing

Shrunken Retroplaid Boyshirt, $69.50, at Madewell

New Boyfriend Denim Short, $68, at Free People

Wide-brimmed, baseball or cloche, it seems hats are back for Spring. 


DKNY Spring/Summer 2013

Margaret Howell Spring/Summer 2013

Moschino Spring/Summer 2013

Rachel Zoe Spring/Summer 2013

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2013

Christy's Hats Miranda Outback Hat, $54, at Urban Outfitters

Sequin Patchwork Cap, $36, at Topshop

Eric Javits Victoria Rabbit Felt Hat, $350, at Neiman Marcus

In addition to hats, we loved how designers added something extra to their looks with various hair accessories, including headbands, scarves and turbans.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2013

Fendi Spring/Summer 2013

Issa Spring/Summer 2013

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2013

The Blonds Spring/Summer 2013

Twined Satin Headband, $22, at Anthropologie

Knotted Headband, $12, at Nasty Gal

Luck of the Stylish Headband, $19.99, at ModCloth

From Seattle-style flannel to baggy denim, '90s grunge reared its angsty head yet again with plenty of Kurt and Courtney lookalikes storming the runway. 

Ashish Spring/Summer 2013

Chanel Spring/Summer 2013

House of Holland Spring/Summer 2013

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2013

Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2013

Moto Denim Shirt Dress, $84, at Topshop

Asos White Cropped Denim Trousers in Acid Wash, $79.16, at Asos

Misfit Plaid Shirt, $88, at Nasty Gal

BDG Cigarette Mid-Rise Jean, $68, at Urban Outfitters

Stash those neon eyesores away for spring and focus on subtle sorbet tones like mint, peach and lemon.

Helmut Lang Spring/Summer 2013

Mulberry Spring/Summer 2013

Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2013

Badgley Mischka Spring/Summer 2013

Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2013

Sailor Dress by Boutique, $150, at Topshop

J.Crew Hailey Hooded Cashmere Top, $130, at the Outnet

Blouse with Bow on Collar, $59.90, at Zara

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We’ve pretty much been glued to our computers during Fashion Month watching the latest runway shows to see what we’ll be shopping for come spring. Though some of the styles are more than daunting, we spotted a range of looks that really got our blood pumping. In fact, some of the trends got us so excited that we decided to begin incorporating them into our closet right now.

Ranging from adding a major head accessory (or five) to new key colors and must-have prints, we’ve rounded up the most influential styles — and scoured some of the top online boutiques — to share pieces you can begin wearing today, regardless if they’re meant for spring.

Read on to see which spring trends you should consider including in your wardrobe!


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  1. The baggy, cropped-acid washed jeans, why would any girl wear these jeans, no less pay 79.00 for them?