Catwalk fashion trend: Uniform
Shape up this spring in gently structured military jackets, khaki and safari inspired pieces, or with a nautical nod to the navy in chic Breton stripes.
There was also a clear message from the catwalk; there is one key cover-up to invest in for spring - the trench coat.
Army (Balmain)
Balmain continues to set the fashion agenda with sexy yet surprisingly wearable pieces. From a Mad-Max inspired collection that featured micro mini chain mail dresses, drainpipe cargo pants and lots of blingy gold, one wear -anywhere, suit-everyone piece stood out, this army shirt- jacket in summer’s new favourite colour, khaki. March to Balmain’s beat this spring.
Nautical (Lacoste)
The Breton top is now firmly established as a wardrobe staple for summer. Lacoste took this idea and turned the classic in to a sweater dress for spring – the ultimate one piece, easy to wear, (sometimes square shaped Breton tops aren’t!) cinched at the waist with red rope belt.
Utility (Max Mara)
Max Mara presented the last word in urban utility chic with a gently tailored, sporty-chic collection of wardrobe must haves, in a pared down palette of khaki, sand and stone. This shirtdress was a front-row favourite. Polished enough for work, relaxed enough for the weekend it is the ultimate wear-anywhere utility piece for spring.
The Trench (Sportmax)
Trench coats ruled the catwalks for spring/summer 2010. At Burberry they were micro-mini, at Celine they were fashioned in to chic day dresses, while at Sportmax this simple spring cover-up had added impact teamed with a statement necklace, proving the trench a versatile, useful, yet chic and glamorous must-have this spring.