_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ © House of Colour: Fashion Update Spring/Summer 2016 - Colour – Spring Information/Images: WGSN Page 1 Fashion Update – Colour Spring/Summer 2016 Introduction to this season’s colour story for Springs Dresses continue to increase in popularity this season moving towards a more feminine look. Wide-leg trousers are the most important lower silhouette and stripes and florals lead the print and pattern trend. Colour has no limit for Spring/Summer 2016, as rich, vibrant hues add new dimension to bold neutrals, while whisper-pale tones on lightweight sheers provide an invigorating freshness for a feminine summer feel. Saturated brights were very popular on catwalks, spotted in bold and creative looks. Worn head-to-toe or spliced with contrasting tones, strong shades of red, Coral, Tangerine and blues lend a confident and vibrant energy to structured silhouettes. Balance these vibrant shades with soft neutrals from sandy tones to Light Dove Grey and Bright Blue for a more wearable look.
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© House of Colour: Fashion Update Spring/Summer 2016 - Colour – Spring
Information/Images: WGSN
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Fashion Update – Colour
Spring/Summer 2016
Introduction to this season’s colour story for Springs
Dresses continue to increase in popularity this season moving towards a more feminine look. Wide-leg trousers are the most important lower silhouette and stripes and florals lead the print and pattern trend.
Colour has no limit for Spring/Summer 2016, as rich, vibrant hues add new dimension to bold neutrals, while whisper-pale tones on lightweight sheers provide an invigorating freshness for a feminine summer feel.
Saturated brights were very popular on catwalks, spotted in bold and creative looks. Worn head-to-toe or spliced with contrasting tones, strong shades of red, Coral, Tangerine and blues lend a confident and vibrant energy to structured silhouettes.
Balance these vibrant shades with soft neutrals from sandy tones to Light Dove Grey and Bright Blue for a more wearable look.
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Tangerine/Peach
Tangerine, Peach and Light Peach add a soft, feminine feel to summery dresses and separates this season.
Agnes B Aigner Banana Republic Aigner
Prabal Gurung Aigner Noon by Noor Badgley Mischka
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Coral/Pinks
Bright shades of Coral and pinks from Flamingo and Geranium to Salmon lift the summer wardrobe this season from dresses to jackets, skirts and trousers.
Raoul Kate Spade Trina Turk Holly Fulton
Badgley Mischka Emporio Armani Giorgio Armani Roland Mouret
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Reds/Yellow
Sizzling warm reds such as Geranium and Poppy give a summery feel to dresses and key separates such as skirts and coats and bright shades continue with Canary and Corn Yellow, especially popular for the summer wardrobe.
Aigner Ermanno Scervino Jonathan Saunders Tomas Maier
Iceberg Shiatzy Chen Raoul Kate Spade
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Blues
All shades of blue splashed over the catwalks from Aqua, Aquamarine and Turquoise to Bright Blue, from summery dresses to jackets and trousers.
Agnes B Akris I M Isola Marras Leonard
Roland Mouret Noon by Noor Ralph Lauren Agnes B
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Neutrals
Softer neutral shades of Cinnamon, Honey and Oatmeal counterbalance the saturation of bright shades this season.
Max Mara Alberta Ferretti Etro Angelo Marani
Alberta Ferretti Coach Daks Hermes
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Neutrals
Bright Navy was also a popular shade and a surprise for the Spring/Summer palette, Light Dove Grey was also prevalent for light summer knits.
Coach Diesel Black Gold Vanessa Seward Ralph Lauren
Aigner Altuzarra Laura Biagiotti Michael Kors Collection
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