Splash keeps up with blockbuster trends

With the AW’12 blockbuster trends already at the top of every fashionistas shopping list, the Splash season collection is all set to offer high-voltage fashion trends that draw inspiration from the most popular catwalk trends, across the globe.
Ranging from retro mix of the 19th century to tapestry and heritage classics and all the way to military alongside some Eastern futurism, the trends are given a spin to provide chic and elegant fashion. Beautifully married into the Fashion 365 campaign of this season, the looks are presented against a billowing background as florals and lace, bonded fabrics, fur and fabric combinations, felted wool and silk make the sartorial cut.
While fashion is looking outside of its own borders, the ‘Plush age of Aquarius’ finds inspiration from the rich carved appeal of the 19th century, which is a culture clash of color, print and pattern.
With Belle Epoque and Baroque Rococo as inspirations and Bohemian skirt silhouettes teamed with long-haired gilet, the silhouettes are all about sharp tailoring, peplums, throw-on or slouchy jacket shapes.
Turn up the simplicity and forward march into the season with ‘Military’, which has re-surfaced as a key trend for the season.
Military tailored pea coats, capes teamed with pencil or long pleat skirts, pocketed sweatshirts with skinny pants and jumpsuits remain an integral part of the collection.
Silk finished fabrics give a slick appearance while felted and boiled wool, cotton drill, twill and canvas are the other materials used. Hints of leather, satin and sequin additions raise the glamor quotient, while new camouflage prints are already being promoted by pop stars.
AW’12 sees ‘Retro’ make a comeback but in a new avatar, with the French feel of the early 60s as a key influence.