Red Hot Florals
Florals are always on trend for the spring-summer season, but with 2016 many designers embraced red blooms with poppies, carnations and more flowers. Instead of pastels, it is all about red hot florals for the upcoming spring. At Carolina Herrera, the designer was all about pink but she offered a hint of red for the runway show along with a floral texture.
Red Hot Florals—Michael Kors paid tribute to the poppy flower with his spring 2016 collection which balanced an act between feminine frills and androgynous relaxation. The designer decorated skirts and dresses in the floral bloom.
Red Hot Florals–At Oscar de la Renta, creative director Peter Copping looked to Hispanic culture and heritage for the spring 2016 collection’s theme. Many looks included a red carnation for a sophisticated take on floral embellishment.
Red Hot Florals–At Jason Wu, the designer embraced ruffles and romantic touches for his spring 2016 runway show. Here is a look at some arty prints featuring red blooms.
Perfect Pleats
Another trend that took over the New York runways for spring 2016 was pleats. The detail can easily get dated, but designers made it modern by keeping pleats small for a micro finish. From side-paneling to all over accents, you will definitely be seeing plenty of pleats next spring. At Tommy Hilfiger, the designer brought a caribbean flair to pleats with these tropical prints.
Perfect Pleats–Designer Carolina Herrera made sure her pleats were ladylike as she decorated dresses and skirts with the detail.
Perfect Pleats–Michael Kors decorated skirts with mini-pleat detailing at his spring-summer 2016 runway show. With tiered layers, it was a unique way to use the textile.
Perfect Pleats–Inspired by nature, Diane von Furstenberg’s breezy spring-summer 2016 collection was not devoid of some structure. The designer added pleats to a few of her looks for a modern detail.
