Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trends By Aneliya Vasilieva

It is surprising how fast fashion can change. Just a few years ago we discussed the attractiveness of peaked shoulders and appropriateness of wearing lingerie as outerwear. And today, during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 fashion season, we are talking about the influence of Oriental motifs on Western fashion and see how military trend is getting more and more popular with fashionistas who used to love feminine and delicate designs.

The number of Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 fashion trends is large which makes it possible for every fashion-conscious girl to find something to her taste. There are sexy slim-fit trousers and chic baroque designs, youthful pieces inspired by Gothic and romantic floral-printed garments, fancy suits and comfortable knitted sweaters. All these trends are interesting and you can experiment with them in the most daring manner if you want to stand out, or wear them wisely to look stylish but not too risque.

Fashion Trends for Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Season

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #1: Leisure Suits
Prints are now everywhere. And judging by the latest collections from Prada, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney and other designers the more we use prints the better. One of the key trends of the Fall/Winter 2012/ 2013 season is leisure suits which come fully covered with bold, often bright and eye-catchy, prints. Wear them with either monotone pieces to keep your outfit well-balanced, or pair them with other printed items to make a contrast.

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #2: Oriental fashion
Oriental fashion with its extensive use of luxurious fabrics and huge attention to details has always been attractive for Western fashionistas. We like unusual colors, vibrant prints and immaculate tailoring as much as we like the fact Asian women can look sexy and seductive without showing too much.

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #3: Military
Neither of us likes the idea of war or any military operations but it is a fact that we keep hearing of these almost daily, which has had to affect our vision of fashion. And it seems like during the Fall/Winter 2012/ 2013 season military trend will be quite strong. Every designer from Victoria Beckham to Salvatore Ferragamo has demonstrated their works inspired by military trend. All of them are quite simple and comfy like real military clothing but of course the fabrics are softer and designs are more adapted to women’s shapes.

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #4: Gothic
Gothic inspires many collections nowadays but it has become a really big theme during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 season. Black leather and velvet, long silhouettes, various cross details (remember Versace range?) and frightening makeup are just a few characteristics of this style.

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #5: Leather
Leather is always in fashion but it usually gets trendier with colder seasons approaching. For Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 designers have created a lot of leather garments but they focused on coats and skirts making those sexy and stylish. Total leather look is also very popular. You can choose different types of leather in different colors and create the most amazing and chic looks. (Know more about Leather Trend)

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #6: Fur
Just like leather fur will appear on everything during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 season. Fur coats, hats, jackets, bags (See Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Bag Trends) and every other item you might need can be made of fur. The variety is huge. However, it’s the coats which come in the biggest diversity. Choose the type and tone of your fur coat and stand out of the crowd!

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #7: Oversize
While you still might be following the rule of perfect fitting you can forget about it during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 season, because one of the big trends you can try now is the oversize fashion. Oversize coats, billowing trousers, loose tops and extra-wide jackets – all are going to be among must-haves of your wardrobe and you can find those in Jil Sander, Chloe, Topshop and MaxMara collections.

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #8: Intricate design
You might be a fan of simple things and minimalism but there are lots of people who love clothes with intricate design, those which become the focus of your look, those which look special and unique. These are difficult to create but every hour a designer and his team spends on it pays off.

Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 Fashion Trend #9: Slim-fit trousers
Slim-fit trousers are not a new design and many of us own a pair or two of them already. However, designers believe we can wear them more often during the Fall/ Winter 2012/ 2013 fashion season. Sport them with loafers or flats shoes for a comfortable look or with sexy pumps to create a glamorous outfit.