Spring 2012 Storyboards

So, for this blog post I have created 2 storyboards for the Spring 2012 season. It is up to you to decide which one you like the most and tell me, comments will be most appreciated. Without further ado...

Let's forget our morals and wear some florals

When I was looking through this years designer collections I just kind of stumbled upon the fact that there were a LOT of floral prints. And as a vintage lover this trend defiantly spoke to me.  I chose a brighter color palette because it brings it to a more current place. 

Then we'll pretend we're hunnie bunnies in the 1920's

On the second story board I stuck to my theme from last weeks Great Gatsby post. I saw lots of geometric style lines and low or non existent waist lines. I kept the colors more subdued with this board because I feel it suits the mood better. 

That's it for now. Let me know which you prefer! 

*All pictures are from stylesight.com

Oh Gatsby! You're Great!

 

   Trend forecasting in fashion is a huge market designers need to know what will be big way before it happens so that their collections will be out when a trend hits it big. Trend spotters use major events that they know will happen in coming years to reason what will be popular, such as movies, politics, album releases, and many other pre-planned events. Since I love movies, and their influence on fashion I looked up what big movies are coming out this year and GUESS WHAT! Baz Luhrmann remade the Great Gatsby! I can't tell you how excited I am to see the 1920's fashion, and even better it stars Leo DiCaprio, Carrie Mulligan and Isla Fisher.

Here are a few exciting stills from the film: 

Image source: Movie Insider

Just look at Carrie Mulligan's Jewelry in the first shot! 

Apparently, I'm not the first person to connect the dots on the fact that this movie is going to be a BIG deal. 1920's fashion is all over the runways for spring 2012.This look is Derek Lam: 

See the whole collection here.

The Christian Dior show wreaked of 1920's glam

It seems as though the whole collection is inspired by the movie. You can see these pictures and others Here. 

Another brand that jumped on the bandwagon was Etro, here are some images from their line. 

 

And you can see that whole collection here.

I love the reemergence of the drop waist and geometric shapes that this has brought forward, and I can't wait to attend the theme party's that this movie is sure to inspire. I already have my dress picked out! And just because you've been so nice to read this whole entry I'll give you a reward. 

Yep he's all dressed up. Just for you.