Shop Spring's Biggest Trends
From a new take on grunge glamour to athletic-inspired pieces, check out the best runway trends from S/S 13 and shop the looks now.
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CommentsFar East influences hold strong for spring with obi-style belts, Japanese cherry blossom prints, and platform shoes that echo traditional kabuki footwear.
Runways from left to right:
Etro, Prada, Emilio Pucci
Eastern Promises
Clockwise from left:
Forever 21 Faceted Drop Earrings ($6)
United Colors of Benetton Dress ($109, 212.223.6250) in Floral Multicolor
RACHEL Rachel Roy Snake Cuff ($28)
Rachel Comey Aquilline Skirt ($345)
Jeffrey Campbell Lars Metallic Platform Sandals ($140)
Reece Hudson Rogue Small Clutch ($495)
Tory Burch Ninian Jacket ($345)
Mango Leather Obi Belt ($50)
Forever 21 Faceted Drop Earrings ($6), RACHEL Rachel Roy Snake Cuff ($28), Rachel Comey Aquilline Skirt ($345), Reece Hudson Rogue Small Clutch ($495) Tory Burch Ninian Jacket ($795), Mango Leather Obi Belt ($50)
Photo credit: Getty, Alexander McQueenStrictly Ballroom
Flamenco-influenced elements, such as dramatic ruffles, rich reds, and rose appliques, suddenly look chic for both day and night.
Runways from left to right:
Andrew Gn, Alexander McQueen, Balencaga
Strictly Ballroom
Clockwise from left:
Charles Anastase Katoucha Ruffle Top ($583)
Monserat De Lucca Rose Bracelet ($71)
Pearl by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa Strapless Rose Appliqué Dress ($70)
Topshop Lace Insert Maxi Skirt ($80)
Lucky Brand Filigree Hoop Earrings ($29)
Reiss Rosario Leather Flower Applique Bag ($285) in Black
Carven Pumps ($350)
Guess by Marciano Lace Stretch Belt ($88)
Charles Anastase Katoucha Ruffle Top ($583), Monserat De Lucca Rose Bracelet ($71), Pearl by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa Strapless Rose Appliqué Dress ($70), topshop Lace Insert Maxi Skirt ($70) Lucky Brand Filigree Hoop Earrings ($29), Reiss Rosario Leather Flower Applique Bag ($285), Carven Pumps ($350), Guess by Marciano Lace Stretch Belt ($88)
Photo credit: Miu Miu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Imax TreeInto The Blue
This spring, denim is anything but casual, reimagined in sophisticated pieces such as tailored jackets and dresses.
Runways from left to right:
Balmain, Miu Miu, 3.1 Phillip Lim
Into The Blue
Clockwise from left:
Rebecca Taylor Denim Flare Jacket ($295, available March)
River Island Blue Snake Panel Pointed Court Shoes ($75)
Madewell Denim Tee ($68)
Kenneth Cole Gunmetal Square Aviator Sunglasses ($80)
Theyskens’ Theory Sabine Alea Bag ($695)
Cole Haan Anne Street Buckle Belt ($68)
Gap 1969 Legging Skimmer Jeans ($70)
J.W. Anderson for Topshop Frill Edge Pinafore ($140)
River Island Blue Snake Panel Pointed Court Shoes ($75), Madewell Denim Tee ($68), Kenneth Cole Gunmetal Square Aviator Sunglasses ($80), Theyskens’ Theory Sabine Alea Bag ($695) Cole Haan Anne Street Buckle Belt ($68), Gap 1969 Legging Skimmer Jeans ($70), J.W. Anderson for Topshop Frill Edge Pinafore ($140)
Photo credit: Reed Krakoff, Alexander Wang, Y-3Team Spirit
Exercise your inner jock with these athletic-inspired pieces, like candy-colored sneakers and a neoprene dress.
Runway left to right:
Y-3, Reed Krakoff, Alexander Wang
Team Spirit
Clockwise from left:
Deena & Ozzy Visor ($19)
Billabong 202 Cheeky Jane Swimsuit ($89)
Coach Boyfriend Rubber Colorblock Strap ($158)
Supra Tonal Mesh SkyTop High-Top Sneakers ($90)
Nasty Gal Close Encounters Dress ($145)
Express Drawstring Skirt ($50, available April 1st) in White with Black Stripe
Meredith Wendell Raffia Rucksack ($591)
Calvin Klein Jeans Transparent Jacket ($80)
Deena & Ozzy Visor ($19), Billabong 202 Cheeky Jane Swimsuit ($89), Coach Boyfriend Rubber Colorblock Strap ($158), Supra Tonal Mesh SkyTop High-Top Sneakers ($90) Nasty Gal Close Encounters Dress ($145), Meredith Wendell Raffia Rucksack ($591)
Photo credit: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Guy LarochePalm Springs Postcard
Splashy hues and bohemian floral prints come together with ladylike silhouettes evocative of the retro, leisurely lifestyle of this California desert vacation spot.
Runways from left to right:
Guy Laroche, Louis Vuitton, Gucci
Palm Springs Postcard
Clockwise from left:
Paul & Joe Doyens Top ($315, 310.270.4620)
Alice + Olivia Janit Tank Dress ($297, available March)
Tory Burch Kelsey Shoulder Bag ($465)
J.Crew Cream Glitter Tweed Mini ($130)
LOFT Floral Spritz Print Linen and Cotton Shorts ($45)
Juicy Couture Palm Tree Studs ($42)
Guess Bracelets ($22-$38, availabel May)
Salvatore Ferragamo Slides ($375) in Patent
Tory Burch Kelsey Shoulder Bag ($465), J.Crew Cream Glitter Tweed Mini ($130), LOFT Floral Spritz Print Linen and Cotton Shorts ($45), Salvatore Ferragamo Slide ($375) Juicy Couture Palm Tree Studs ($42)
Photo credit: Acne Studio, Getty Images, 3.1 Phillip LimFinding Nirvana
This time around, the ‘90s grunge resurgence is more glam, less angsty, thanks to diaphanous fabrics, glossy textures, and fitted silhouettes.
Runways from left to right:
Acne Studio, Dries van Noten, 3.1 Phillip Lim
Finding Nirvana
Clockwise from left:
Made Mwezi Set of Three Rings ($60)
Nasty Gal Don’t Look Back Shades ($18)
Givenchy Diamond-Pattern Medium Zip Pouch ($1025)
Simply Vera Vera Wang Space-Dye Open-Work Sweater ($58)
Dr. Marten Clarissa Chunky Strap Sandals ($110)
Madewell Sungarden Maxidress ($178)
3.1 Phillip Lim Skirt with Shirt Tie ($450)
ASOS Metallic T-Shirt ($38)
Made Mwezi Set of Three Rings ($60), Nasty Gal Don’t Look Back Shades ($18), Givenchy Diamond-Pattern Medium Zip Pouch ($1025), Simply Vera Vera Wang Space-Dye Open-Work Sweater ($58) Dr. Marten Clarissa Chunky Strap Sandals ($110), 3.1 Philliip Lim Skirt with Shirt Tie ($450)
Photo credit: Max Mara, Getty Images, Imax TreeOut of Africa
Head out on safari with exotic leopard spots and zebra stripes found on everything from tailored shorts, evening clutches, and statement rings.
Runways from left to right:
Kenzo, Max Mara, Stella McCartney
Out of Africa
Clockwise from left:
Current/Elliott The Infantry Jacket ($268)
Tucker Binded Tank Jumpsuit ($398, 508.228.4788)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Zebra Enameled Crystal Ring ($98)
Cara Horn Pendant Necklace ($38)
ASOS Leather Clutch Bag with Faux Animal Print ($60)
Equipment Riley Tee ($168) in Safari Green
Report Mazur Sandals ($50)
Maison Scotch Mixed Print Cotton Shorts ($79)
Current/Elliott The Infantry Jacket ($268), Marc by Marc Jacobs Zebra Enameled Crystal Ring ($98), Cara Horn Pendant Necklace ($38), ASOS Leather Clutch Bag with Faux Animal Print ($60) Maison Scotch Mixed Print Cotton Shorts ($79)
Photo credit: Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Imax TreeMod Squad
Playful pops of color, polka-dot prints, and retro accents echo the swinging ‘60s, but still feel entirely modern.
Runways from left to right:
Rue du Mail, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors
Mod Squad
Clockwise from left:
Eugenia Kim Elyse Woven-Silk Hat ($187)
Lauren Ralph Lauren Elbow Sleeve Scoopneck Sweater ($90, available April 1st) in Pink
BaubleBar Bubblegum Bauble Bib ($36)
Banana Republic Fit Textured Crop Pants ($90) in Butternut Regular
Rachel Rachel Roy Striped Small Frame Clutch ($59)
Warby Parker Sinclair Frames ($95)
kate spade new york Dijon Bow Heels ($328) in Doe Taupe Patent
Gap Printed Shift Dress ($70)
Eugenia Kim Elyse Woven-Silk Hat ($187), BaubleBar Bubblegum Bauble Bib ($36), Banana Republic Fit Textured Crop Pants ($90), Rachel Rachel Roy Striped Small Frame Clutch ($59) Warby Parker Sinclair Frames ($95), Kate Spade New York Dijon Bow Heels ($328), Gap Printed Shift Dress ($70)
Photo credit: Imax Tree, Philosophy, Miu MiuAgent Provocative
From silky slips to come-hither heels, boudoir-inspired separates are getting as much play outside the bedroom as they are in.
Runways from left to right:
Philosophy, Celine, Miu Miu
Agent Provocative
Clockwise from left:
Elizabeth and James Evona Trench ($595)
Ann Taylor Three Point Flower Earrings ($38)
Mary Green Sleeping Beauty Eye Mask ($26)
Aerie Vintage Lace Bustier ($30)
T by Alexander Wang Silk Satin Slip Dress ($350)
Kirna Zabete at Nine West Bandeau Heels ($129) in Black/Black Satin
J.Crew Silk Contrast Shorts ($88)
Nina Twist Flap Satin Clutch ($48) in Silver
Ann Taylor Three Point Flower Earrings ($38), Mary Green Mary Green Sleeping Beauty Eye Mask ($26), Aerie Vintage Lace Bustier ($30), T by Alexander Wang Silk Satin Slip Dress ($350) Kirna Zabete at Nine West Bandeau Heels ($129), J.Crew Silk Contrast Shorts ($88), Nina Twist Flap Satin Clutch ($48)
Photo credit: Victoria Beckham, Saint Laurent, VersaceBohemian Rhapsody
Channel an urban bohemian sophisticate with a mix of earthy and edgy pieces, such as a pair of lace-trimmed leather shorts and a suede fringe jacket.
Runways from left to right:
Versace, Saint Laurent, Victoria Beckham
Bohemian Rhapsody
Clockwise from left:
Swell Dalita Kira Necklace ($44)
Zara Fringed Suede Jacket ($249)
Pixie Market Skull Bucket Bag ($68)
H&M Blouse ($40)
Sigerson Morrison Brielle Heels ($450)
Rag & Bone Highclare Shorts ($595)
MICHAEL Michael Kors Pleated Metallic Chiffon Maxi Skirt ($130)
Brixton Piper Hat ($58)
Swell Dalita Kira Necklace ($44), Zara Fringed Suede Jacket ($249), Pixie Market Skull Bucket Bag ($68), Sigerson Morrison Brielle Heels ($450) Rag & Bone Highclare Shorts ($595), MICHAEL Michael Kors Pleated Metallic Chiffon Maxi Skirt ($130), Brixton Piper Hat ($58)
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MONSERAT DE LUCCA
Rose Bracelet, $71 -
GUESS BY MARCIANO
Lace Stretch Belt, $88 -
CARVEN
Pumps, $350 -
TOPSHOP
Lace Insert Maxi Skirt, $70
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CHARLES ANASTASE
Katoucha Ruffle Top, $583 -
LUCKY BRAND
Filigree Hoop Earrings, $29 -
REISS
Rosario Leather Flower Applique Bag, $285 -
PEARL BY GEORGINA CHAPMAN OF MARCHESA
Strapless Rose Appliqué Dress, $70
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LOFT
Floral Spritz Print Linen and Cotton Shorts, $45 -
J.CREW
Cream Glitter Tweed Mini, $130 -
JUICY COUTURE
Palm Tree Studs, $42 -
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Slide, $375
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TORY BURCH
Kelsey Shoulder Bag, $465 -
MARY GREEN
Mary Green Sleeping Beauty Eye Mask, $26 -
T BY ALEXANDER WANG
Silk Satin Slip Dress, $350 -
J.CREW
Silk Contrast Shorts, $88
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NINA
Twist Flap Satin Clutch, $48 -
KIRNA ZABETE AT NINE WEST
Bandeau Heels, $129 -
ANN TAYLOR
Three Point Flower Earrings, $38 -
AERIE
Vintage Lace Bustier, $30
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CARA
Horn Pendant Necklace, $38 -
CURRENT/ELLIOTT
The Infantry Jacket, $268 -
MAISON SCOTCH
Mixed Print Cotton Shorts, $79 -
REPORT
Report, $50
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ASOS
Leather Clutch Bag with Faux Animal Print, $60 -
MARC BY MARC JACOBS
Zebra Enameled Crystal Ring, $98 -
TORY BURCH
Ninian Jacket, $795 -
RACHEL COMEY
Aquilline Skirt, $345
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MANGO
Leather Obi Belt, $50 -
LARS METALLIC PLATFORM SANDALS
Jeffrey Campbell, $140 -
RACHEL RACHEL ROY
Snake Cuff, $28 -
FOREVER 21
Faceted Drop Earrings, $6
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REECE HUDSON
Rogue Small Clutch, $495 -
KENNETH COLE
Gunmetal Square Aviator Sunglasses, $80 -
THEYSKENS’ THEORY
Sabine Alea Bag, $695 -
RIVER ISLAND
Blue Snake Panel Pointed Court Shoes, $75
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COLE HAAN
Anne Street Buckle Belt, $68 -
GAP 1969
Legging Skimmer Jeans, $70 -
MADEWELL
Denim Tee, $68 -
J.W. ANDERSON FOR TOPSHOP
Frill Edge Pinafore, $140
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MEREDITH WENDELL
Raffia Rucksack, $591 -
COACH
Boyfriend Rubber Colorblock Strap, $158 -
BILLABONG
202 Cheeky Jane Swimsuit, $89 -
SUPRA
Tonal Mesh SkyTop High-Top Sneakers, $90
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DEENA & OZZY
Visor, $19 -
SIMPLY VERA VERA WANG
Space-Dye Open-Work Sweater, $58 -
MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS
Pleated Metallic Chiffon Maxi Skirt, $130 -
PIXIE MARKET
Skull Bucket Bag, $68
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ZARA
Fringed Suede Jacket, $249 -
SWELL
Dalita Kira Necklace, $44 -
GIVENCHY
Diamond-Pattern Medium Zip Pouch, $1025 -
3.1 PHILLIIP LIM
Skirt with Shirt Tie, $450
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NASTY GAL
Don’t Look Back Shades, $18 -
MADE
Mwezi Set of Three Rings, $60 -
WARBY PARKER
Sinclair Frames, $95 -
DR. MARTEN
Clarissa Chunky Strap Sandals, $110
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RACHEL RACHEL ROY
Striped Small Frame Clutch, $59 -
NASTY GAL
Close Encounters Dress, $145 -
KATE SPADE NEW YORK
Dijon Bow Heels, $328 -
EUGENIA KIM
Elyse Woven-Silk Hat, $187
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- Alice + Olivia, Ann Taylor, ASOS, BaubleBar, Billabong, Brixton, Carven, Charles Anastase, Coach, Cole Haan, Deena & Ozzy, Elizabeth and James, Equipment, Eugenia Kim, Forever 21, Gap, Givenchy, Guess, Guess by Marciano, Jeffrey Campbell, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade New York, Kenneth Cole, LOFT, Lucky Brand, Madewell, Mango, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Meredith Wendell, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Nasty Gal, Paul & Joe, Pixie Market, Rachel Comey, Rachel Rachel Roy, Rag & Bone, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Taylor, Reiss, Report Signature, River Island, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sigerson Morrison, T by Alexander Wang, Topshop, Tory Burch, Tucker, Warby Parker, Zara, J.Crew, H&M, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Aerie, Current/Elliott, J.W. Anderson, United Colors of Benetton, Pearl by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, Maison, Cara Horn, Mary Green, Kirna Zabete, Nina, Calvin Klein Jeans, Supra, Reece Hudson, Banana Republick, Dr. Marten, Simply Vera Wang, Swell, Theyskens' Theory
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