Spring/Summer 2012 preview

As most of my blog posts from the last few weeks have been about styling and wearing our Autumn/Winter collection, I thought today I would change tact and instead focus attention on a time which seems almost too far away to imagine - Spring/Summer 2012 (SS12).

With the international fashion weeks currently taking place, you might already have seen some images from the catwalk shows of New York, London or Milan where the new SS12 trends have been gracing the runways to an exuberant chorus of ‘oooh’s and ‘aaah’s and today marks the start of Paris Fashion Week. With so many fabulous designs, it can get a little confusing to decipher the key trends and styles so when I came across a helpful overview of some of the London Fashion Week shows on InStyle.co.uk I thought it was worth sharing.

Of course, my blog post wouldn’t be complete without a Celtic Sheepskin mention (it’s why you’re reading our blog after all!) so I have punctuated the images with some Celtic pieces which, as well as giving a nod towards the forecasted trends, can also be worn now…

Colour looks likely to play a bit part in SS12 as it has over the past few seasons, with the addition of pastel hues. Rather than complex busy prints, there seemed to be lots of simple colour blocking in London, with combinations of clashing colours within a palette of sweet ice cream hues;

You can create this look now with our Easy Layering collection of easy-to-wear bamboo and cotton tops which can be layered up or down to create different seasonal looks.
The Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Tee is a useful staple item which comes in Slate or - for some extra detail - Berry Stripe.

You could easily team these with a brightly coloured cardi or tailored trousers.

The next trend which stood out to me was Parka jackets and trench coats, which were worn with the female silhouette in mind, using belts (often handcrafted) to draw attention to the waist. Many were accessorised with earth tone shades including mustard (I noticed A LOT of mustard!).

You can easily channel this trend now with our Drapey Trench coat, which is as practical as it is on trend and is currently half price at £125!

The third trend which I loved was the slouchy cricket-style jumpers worn with miniskirts or tailored “cigarette leg” trousers;

I could suggest a fair few pieces of ours which would fit this trend but perhaps the most appropriate is our gorgeous (and very popular) Short Stripey Slouch…

Made from 100% single-ply Geelong lambswool, this flattering jumper is light enough to wear all year round and it would look particularly on trend with the sleeves rolled up for a preppy look seen at many London shows.

To see more images from London Fashion Week click here.