FASHION - SUMMER 2013

Last year’s infatuation with the crop top is back for another round and midriffs are having a skin-is-in moment. Bra tops, ruffled bandeaus and corsets have a distinct 1990s feel, especially when paired with high-waisted trousers.



Out with the gold, in with the new: The metallic trend’s got a whole new motto for Summer 2013. Designers have put the pedal to the metal, amping up mirror metallic finishes and iridescent fabrics. Shining on all of the major runways of fashion’s capitals, these looks bring a fresh sense of opulence to the always-colourful season.



Shorts are continuing to improve on their cool factor this season with many different lengths and styles to choose from. A summer essential, shorts are a great way to show off legs. But this trend is about more than summer vacations and sporty style. 



Call it the Michelle Obama effect: Shoulders are in. After a long winter of covering up, this erogenous zone shares the spotlight with bare midriffs and mile-long legs for Summer 2013.



Drawing on inspiration from the ongoing digital print phenomenon, the photo print trend is an innovative way designers are creating wearable artwork. For Summer 2013, designers showcased clothing emblazoned with oversized photographs that are both visually striking and interesting.