Spring has Sprung ❀

Whilst the weather would have us thinking we are still walking around in autumnal drizzle, the transition  from fall to spring is emerging and retailers are trying their best to help us look forward to days when you can slink out of the house without first bundling yourself down with coat, scarf, gloves, umbrella etc etc...

Oasis have succeeded in making their front of store visual merchandising stand out with a pop of fresh citrus tones and the romantically phrased message and hash-tag:

"No matter how long winter is...

spring is sure to follow" #meltintospring

Topshop on the other hand seems to be playing it safer with a focus on their jeans range - some might say, the perfect transitional item.

ASOS have released their SS14 trends:

Art School / Gap Yeah / Freaky Florals / Logomania / Fondant Fancies / So-Cal 

Evening Standard's Duluxe Fashion supplement supported the emergence of ASOS's 'Art School' trend with their own 'POP Goes the Easel' editorial:

Contrast : It's Black+White

Photographer - Noell S. Oszvald

Hungarian photographer, Oszvald, has created a series of self-portraits that are both intriguing and striking, evoking a sense of black and white contrast within an elegant and sophisticated medium. 

-Oszvald believes that the use of colour distracts from the form and composition of the art.

A/W 2013

Alexander Wang / Anthony Vaccarello / Celine

Giles / Jason Wu / Jill Sander

Chanel / Diane Von Furstenberg / Diesel Black Gold

Michael Kors / Maison Martin Margiela / Marc Jacobs

Miu Miu / NarcisoRodriguez / Oscar De La Renta

Phillip Lim / Zero+Maria Cornejo / Roland Mouret

Ralph Lauren / Prada / Valentino

Paris Fashion Week A/W13

Christian Dior

Anne Valerie Hash

Balenciaga

Isabel Marant

Rick Owens

On The High Street

TOPSHOP >

KAREN MILLEN >

"Black and white colour blocking reflects the modern, graphic attitude of the new season! Monochrome comes in the form of collaged panels, strict blocking and black and white prints that are designed to look both chic and striking. These pieces are perfect for the office, and can then take you through into the evening on trend and in style" Karen Millen store

Knitwear takes a modern turn with contrasting monochrombe ribbing and panelling whilst incorporating bold panels into a black pencil dress creates an enviable silhouette.