From ubiquitous trends like florals (reinvented in digitized print versions) and white (done two ways) to seasonal surprises like leather and the re-emergence of stripes as the hero graphic, the runways offered up its latest take on what we love about spring — not to mention the visions of many newly-appointed heads of houses. See the top 11 trends of Spring 2013, plus explore the collections' best accessories. Edited by Nicole Fritton. Text by Kerry Pieri.
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Color Theory
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Monochromatic dressing hits the full spectrum for the coming season. From head-to-heel cobalt at Gucci to Stella McCartney's green thumb and Carolina Herrera's orange crush, these color-wonderful shades pack a major punch.
Delicate white fabrications hint at heritage, but the sun-bleached effect of sheer veilings, embroideries, lace and eyelet seen at Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Bottega Veneta and beyond underwent a modern adaptation for utterly artisanal results.
In a sultry game of peek-a-boo, lace's interlocking DNA takes a turn to the dark side in black overlays that show some skin. Calvin Klein's twisted netting gives a gothic wink— balanced by a white dress lining — while Celine's deep-V gets a dose of modesty from fishnet and Christian Dior weaves a sparkling web.
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