The Philippine Star

Spring/ Summer fashion forecast

- by LUIS ESPIRITU, JR.

The beginning of the year in the fashion world is brimming with fresh ideas. New things, settings and styles begin to unfold with luxurious excitement to start 2016 right.

Shot on location at the Be Grand Resort B oh olin Panglao island, a new haven in local luxury vacation destinatio­ns, this Multiple Choice spread presents the trends to come this summer. Style is coming with extremes as eccentric and classic creatively battle their way to reinvent everyday dressing. From minimalist to maximalist, the push-and-pull showdown for the spotlight is highlighte­d in the details. New proportion­s, print overloads, clever designs defy the parameters to present creations defining the nowness of fashion.

From seasons of neutrals, bold brights and darks come the de-saturated and pastel hues that softly paint pretty eyecandy looks. Overall, the showcase of upcoming forecast reinforces the fun of ready to wear in both ends. With a range of looks to choose from, global fashion’s major statement is all about individual­ity. With a variety of choices, these trends are informativ­e guides to enhance your personal style. Modern dressing is all about you.

Multiple Choice reveals the biggest trends for Spring/

Summer 2016.

Embellishm­ents

The season is all about the return to glam as summer unfolds day-to-night pieces with sequins and encrusted jewels. Sparkle and shine in style-setting ensembles under the sun.

Minimalist

The rise of the minimalist means sizing up in volume. The focus is on loose and roomy proportion­s that create a refreshing look.

Pantone colors: Pink & Serenity

Whether blush, rose quartz or pastel, the Pantone color of the year has global fashion tickled pink. The range of pastel to sorbet-hued pieces showcases an overall mood that’s pretty in pink. Code blue has turned up on the bright side of the color spectrum. Baby, powder and light shades. Fashion is mimicking the sky and the ocean into the season’s everyday wardrobe.

Stripes

The new style has earned its stripes this season as it unfolds in different proportion­s. From classic pieces to unconventi­onal proportion­s, there are no rules as fashion embraces the variety of linear perspectiv­es.

Maximalist

A fusion of multicultu­ral inf luences and aesthetics reigns as the biggest trend of summer. More is more as a mixture of prints, textures, details and color explodes in a grandstand­ing style statement made of maximum impact.

Embroidery

Since two seasons ago, the handmade details have remained a staple more so with the return of maximalism. From florals to patterns and prints, their texture-rich appeal has taken old traditions back to the forefront of fashion.

Prairie

What is summer without the floral look? Fashion is in bloom but this time with small flower prints that evoke a light and playful feel in earthy delights. This celebratio­n of femininity, as seen in ruffles and delicate musings, echoes a feel of modern romance.

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 ??  ?? EMBELLISHE­D. On Kim: Pink embellishe­d gown by Azucar and earrings by Joanique; on Jasmine: sea green embellishe­d dress with chiffon cape and ‘Piek’ earrings by Joanique.
EMBELLISHE­D. On Kim: Pink embellishe­d gown by Azucar and earrings by Joanique; on Jasmine: sea green embellishe­d dress with chiffon cape and ‘Piek’ earrings by Joanique.
 ??  ?? MINIMAL. Ivory sheath
dress by Rhett Eala; white maxi
skirt by Harlan & Holden.
MINIMAL. Ivory sheath dress by Rhett Eala; white maxi skirt by Harlan & Holden.
 ??  ?? EMBROIDERE­D. On Kim and Jasmine: Embroidere­d lace dresses both by Rhett Eala and accessorie­s by Joanique.
EMBROIDERE­D. On Kim and Jasmine: Embroidere­d lace dresses both by Rhett Eala and accessorie­s by Joanique.
 ??  ?? PRAIRIE LOOK. On Kim: Lace jacket and printed skirt by K&Co., fringe striped shirt by Seek the Uniq, tassel earrings by Azucar and woven bag by SC Vizcarra; on Jasmine: Alcala Bird blouse by Seek the Uniq, striped skirt by Gap, tassel earrings by...
PRAIRIE LOOK. On Kim: Lace jacket and printed skirt by K&Co., fringe striped shirt by Seek the Uniq, tassel earrings by Azucar and woven bag by SC Vizcarra; on Jasmine: Alcala Bird blouse by Seek the Uniq, striped skirt by Gap, tassel earrings by...
 ??  ?? ‘MAXIMALIST.’ On Kim and Jasmine: Floral dresses by Marks & Spencer, red and purple clutches by Zacarias 1925 and hats by H&M.
‘MAXIMALIST.’ On Kim and Jasmine: Floral dresses by Marks & Spencer, red and purple clutches by Zacarias 1925 and hats by H&M.
 ??  ?? Top by Harlan & Holden, pants by Cortefiel, dark blue ‘Sipa’ bag by Fino and sandals by Kurt Geiger.
Top by Harlan & Holden, pants by Cortefiel, dark blue ‘Sipa’ bag by Fino and sandals by Kurt Geiger.
 ??  ?? Striped coat by Marks & Spencer, white lace top and culottes by K&Co. and striped scarf by Gap.
Striped coat by Marks & Spencer, white lace top and culottes by K&Co. and striped scarf by Gap.
 ??  ?? STRIPED. Striped top by Harlan & Holden, maxi skirt by Eric delos Santos and scarf by Gap.
STRIPED. Striped top by Harlan & Holden, maxi skirt by Eric delos Santos and scarf by Gap.
 ??  ?? COLOR OF THE YEAR. Pink top and culottes by Harlan & Holden and pink woven bag by SC Vizcarra.
COLOR OF THE YEAR. Pink top and culottes by Harlan & Holden and pink woven bag by SC Vizcarra.
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