Photo Credit: Hector Salas Almeida
Story By: Hector Salas Almeida
In the fast pace ever changing world of fashion, we always seem to be thinking about what is next and tend to live and think one season ahead. In the spring we think of those bitter cold winter days and the trends for fall. In the fall, we think of the crisp spring air and warm summer days where we can ditch the heavy winter coats and dress in light linen tops while staying fashionable and incorporating those hot trends that keep your style fresh and current.
Even though we are barely diving into the cooler temperatures here and are ready to be done with the high temperature summer brings to the valley every year, it is time to think of the trends for Spring 2016 in fashion. Here are some highlights of the most popular trends for Spring 2016 from designers featured at Phoenix Fashion Week 2015.
Spring 2016 Trends: Swimwear
Photo Courtesy of: Dolcessa Swimwear
Bright, bold colors infused with dangly fringe and unique cover-ups are all trending for Swimwear in Spring of 2016.
Fringe is one of the most popular trends for fall this year and is not going anywhere anytime soon. Dolcessa Swimwear showcased some of the their pieces at Phoenix Fashion Week, highlighting some of the popular fringe two-piece swimsuits that are available in various bright colors. The popular swimwear line has been featured in Sports Illustrated highlighting some of their rose-print swimsuits on covermodels like Kate Upton and Irina Shayk. Dolcessa Swimwear also showcases some color trends like bright ombre hues as well as Carnival triangle prints.
Bright reds, bold blues and beautiful shades of purple were used to accentuate swimsuits and coverups in Charmosa Swimwear’s Spring 2016 Collection. Sheer side wrap and open front skirts in dark colors were paired with the bold colored swimsuits. A fringe taupe skirt with a crochet waistline was also featured in their spring collection, contrasting with the bright swimsuits.
Photo Credit: Hector Salas Almeida
Spring 2016 Trends: Womenswear
It is a fashion flashback to the 1970s. Big parachute pants, psychedelic prints, and vibrant colors are trending for womenswear in Spring 2016.
High waisted skirts, jumpsuits and sundresses incorporated various bohemian inspired prints and colors on the runway and were predominant looks for Lily V Designs’ Spring Collection. After spending several months in Arizona crafting her spring collection, Lily Scarf, the designer for Lily V Designs, used the hues of the Arizona landscape as an overall color scheme for the collection.
White lace dresses, embellished gowns and skin-tight beaded chiffon covered the runway. Contracting with the retro look from designers like Lily V Designs, Yas Couture by Eli Madi focused on jeweled toned beaded embellishments to accentuate women's silhouette.
Photo Credit: Hector Salas Almeida
Spring 2016 Trends: Menswear
Plaid shirts, short shorts, and basic polos spring menswear into the new season. These trends for menswear for Spring of 2016 highlight how these staples of wardrobe never go out of style. Incorporating these basics elements to any wardrobe will help elevate your personal style.
Bold red and bright polos paired with neutral slacks and short shorts were spring basics that keep every modern man fresh and with style. Devereux Golf incorporated radiant colors of spring to spice up your wardrobe for Spring 2016. These trendy bright colors help elevate the look of these staples wardrobe pieces and make them fashionable, instead of basic.
Plaid suits, shirts and pants are something every man needs to have in their wardrobe. Layering a plaid sports coat with a white button down and some nice slacks is the perfect fit for any occasion. Glenn Plaid incorporates these staples into their Spring 2016 collection to outfit various looks and style men for the season.
