Fashion keeps changing constantly with an inspiration of the past. Fashion trends keep changing at the drop of a hat. Forecasting the upcoming trends would be a serious business. Colors, textures, and motifs manipulate fashion trends and bring considerable influence in apparel's overall appearance. The two basic facts of novelty and conformity fuel changes in apparel trends.

Fashion now develops with a richness of creativity that was unidentified previously. Latest trends take their inspiration from the past. After the tide of bold hues the previous year, changing trends for 2012 move towards softer sections of the color segment. Light and cloudy colors dominate the fashion world this year by making their way into this season's favorite garments.

Natural fabrics like organic cotton in hues of vanilla to a hint of deep blue will be seen. Simultaneously, rich and vivid colors such as red, electric blue, gold, and black with an eastern influence will also be in fad. Womenswear is filled with darkened decorum, abstract and floral patterns. Shawl collars, and asymmetrical hems will put a twist on every piece of clothing.

Top Trends for 2012:

Bird Prints:

Fabrics will have an inspiration of animal, vegetable, and mineral look. Recycled fabrics, exotic skins, satin, and glossy textures will create a dreamy mood, with avant-garde and ethnic elegance. Hummingbirds, sparrows, and swans inspire designers to come up with bold creations. Flamingoes, swallows, and parrots rule the roost. Birds adorned tops, skirts, and chirpy motifs would be seen. The trend moves swiftly from graceful lines to three-dimensional birds on shoulders.

Ornamental Designs:

Clothes would become an art, adorned with ornamental designs. Having its roots to the early 17th century, baroque style clothing would resurface exposing women's sexuality and power. Clothing patterns would remain dark to highlight the ornamentation. Baroque style of clothing includes fine lace bows, brocade textiles, and embroidery in gold and silver threads. Gowns with a corset type appearance above the waistline, adorned with bows, and wise hoops supported with trimmed skits, and quilted under petticoats would be in style.


Drop waist dresses:


Appealing drop waist apparels with long bodice, and short skits will become trendy. Another fashion trend resurfacing from the 20s, these apparels will have a waist line one or two inches below the natural waist line. Classic beaded flapper dress, both attractive and comfortable will become trendy, with a belt close to the hip line. Best suited for women with small hip, and a longer torso, these garments would be seen accompanied with skirts that are ruffled, A-line or pleated. Desolately, drop waist clothing would not go with women with petite figures, as adding more length at the top; than at the bottom will give a look of short legs.


Peplum:


Peplum dresses have enjoyed an ongoing privilege in fashion's pageant. Latest range of cocktail dresses involves a little flair. Short skirts with fitted jackets; adding a little glamour and drama to the wearer's appearance will be in fad. This is quickly becoming a must have for stylish red carpet regulars who adorn these apparels for their important events. Associated with the style of 40s and 60s, the style has re-emerged years later, with exaggerated flips of fabric at the hips or at the stomach giving a dramatic effect. Worked with a jacket or blouse, this flared design would be the coming season's accoutrement.


Abstract Prints:


Runways would be seen with models dressed in solid colors, and geometric patterns. Inspired by abstract expressionism, digital print pieces will trickle into stores, in captivating multi color options. A preferred clothing piece for trendsetters, these garments would be seen in store shelves in an array of mind-boggling styles, making a perfect transitional piece.


The never changing rule of fashion is only its ever changing trends. Trends for 2012 create a dreamy mood where colors speak with the impact of accurately tailored and right fitting attire displaying an intricate, rich and classical elegance.


References:


1.      Elle.com

2.      Earthlydelights.com