WGSN Seminar: Post New York Fashion Week Wrap Up

I recently attended WGSN's Post New York Fashion Week Wrap Up seminar and was schooled on the 2011/12 trends seen and set by the designers themselves. Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, the list goes on...here is your comprehensive recap at styles hitting retailers worldwide.

Sally Lohan, Head of Content from WGSN, the leading online trend-analysis and research service for the apparel, style, design and retail industries, stated tgat "the overall look and feel of the styles was a return to glamour." Soft tunic shapes, color blocking, plaids and winter stripes also play a role in Fall 2012 trends.

The key trends:

"Lunge" (luxe + grunge)

40's dressing

Multi-layering

The key colors:

Cognac

Grenadine

Marigold

Mallard

Sapphire





Thakoon - hip emphasis, plaids, bold colors, and draping





The key pieces:

Hip emphasis

Tunic dressing

Shirt dresses

Cropped pants

Shell tops

Outerwear:

Ponchos/Capes

Cropped jackets

Fur vests

Accessories:

Metallic accents

Sturdy ankle boots

Bold striped heels

Playful clutches

Luxe satchels



Marc by Marc Jacobs - bold color stripes, capes





Jason Wu - long maxi skirts