fashion trend report release 2013

Trend Report 2013

After Fall's more-is-more opulence, the industry reversed itself for spring. And the antidote to all that gilt brocade and bejeweled embellishment? It doesn't get any more back-to-basics than black and white, which quickly emerged as one of the season's big themes. But it wasn't all so cut-and-dried. The other trends you'll be buying into in the coming months: peekaboo veiling, couture ruffles, and new riffs on the kimono.

Asia SocietyMiuccia Prada kicked off the season’s Far East trend with origami-detailed duchesse satin numbers. New takes on the traditional kimono also turned up at Emilio Pucci and Dries Van Noten.

The art of contratsSeen at Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Jil Sander, and Celine, back-to-basics black and white looked right after seasons of brights, prints, and over-the-top embellishment.

Veiled looksRoberto Cavalli, Reed Krakoff, and Haider Ackemann, among others, adopted new transparency measure, using featherweight, sheer materials like silk chiffon, organza, and mousseline.

Wedge Sneakers StyleWith the increasing popularity of UPERE wedge sneakers on the fashion world, more and more ladies very high on wearing this kind of wedges. It not only increase women’s height but also can show off their beautiful slender legs.