Insider Insights On SS16 Trends - Top Trends, Wish Lists and More

Spring has sprung and it’s time to focus on fresh SS16 Trends and use them as inspiration to capture the youthful and fresh spirit the new season brings along. 

 

In the infograph below from Farfetch, three of fashion industry’s favorite insiders reveal their favorite top SS16 trends and wardrobe wish lists along with their take on brands to invest in and styling tips, which of course serves as a great guide for our SS16 wardrobe planning and styling activities. 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by their favorite top trends, wish lists, favorite brands and styling tips, I have created three sets for your inspiration, incorporating pieces from Farfetch, one of my favorite online destinations for fashion shopping. Hope this serves as an inspiration to build your SS16 wardrobe –

 

Pink Blooms

 

Embrace the fresh blooming floral trend of the season by incorporating beautiful SS16 floral prints in blush pink tones into your SS16 wardrobe to show off your playful feminine side. 

 

Who: Gilda Ambrosio, Consultant and Stylist
Favorite Top Trend: Blush Pink Florals
Brands To Invest In: Fendi, No 21 and Paula Cademartori
Must Have Piece: Saint Laurent skyscraper platforms
Styling Tips: Pair florals in blush tones with super skinny jeans and sneakers for a rock edge take on this girly trend.

MSGM Floral Panel Cold Shoulder Top, Frame Denim Skinny Jeans, Fendi Micro ‘Peekaboo’ Crossbody Bag, Stella McCartney ‘Denim Elyse’ Shoes, Jonathan Saunders Bevan Dress, Saint Laurent ‘Candy’ Platform Sandals

 

 

Pajama Party 

 

 

Slip into pajamas and slips and turn your rough mundane days into a dreamy escape scene from one of your favorite fun-filled slumber-parties. 

 

Who: Veronique Tristram, Fashion Director, Glamour Germany
Favorite Top Trend: Lingerie as outerwear
Brands To Invest In: Rochas, Nina Ricci and Ellery
Must Have Pieces: Loewe’s “Amazona” style. Slouchy clutches and tote bags.
Styling Tips: Pair lace slip dress with nautical sweaters. Pair SS16 love of lingerie trend with stripes. Switch to embellished sandals for evenings.

Rochas Ballerina Print Pyjama Jacket, Rochas Ballerina Print Cropped Trousers, No.21 Embellished Anchor Applique Cardigan, Loewe ‘Amazona’ Bag, Mm6 Maison Margiela Striped Slip Dress, Bionda Castana Bianca Mules.

 

 

Modern Romance

 

Check into the world of modern romance filled with ruffles and check prints by incorporating puff-sleeved or off-shoulder ruffles and gingham pieces into your wardrobe. Pair them up with simple and sleek minimalistic pieces to play up your proportions and add a clean modern feel to your overall look.

 

Who: Pandora Sykes, Fashion Features Editor at The Sunday Times Style and Founder of pandorasykes.com
Favorite Top Trend: Ruffles – Off shoulder ruffles at Ellery and Isa Arfen’s puff-sleeved ruffles.
Brand To Invest In: Juan Carlos (Obando’s cut-out silk gowns)
Must Have Pieces: Roomier cross body Bags
Styling Tips: Pair gingham with white denim for a seventies western-wear look. Pair off-shoulder and puffed up ruffles with black skinny trousers to play up your proportions.

Juan Carlos Obando ‘Diamond’ Camisole Top, Saint Laurent Classic Skinny Trousers, Rochas Bow Detail Gingham Top, Ellery Oversize Cat Eye Glasses, Saint Laurent Monogram Crossbody Bag, Frame Denim Le Color Skinny Jeans

 

What do you think of these trends, styling tips and wardrobe picks?   What are your favorite SS16 top trends?  What are your favorite styling tips? Would love to hear your views  🙂

 

Credits: Farfetch, Farfetch

Images: Created on Polyvore

 

 Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.

– Audrey Hepburn

 

xx

Heel In Mint