NZ (Fashion) in Spring/Summer 10/11

I spend half the year enjoying summer, and the other waiting for the next one (in between winter coats, gloves and boots). I’ve been watching the look books for spring/summer 2010/2011 filter onto Fashion NZ, and my favourite designers (plus a few new favourites) have been repeatedly catching my eye.

Fashion NZ wrote a commentary on spring/summer 2010/2011 and I wanted to write one of my own flavour while waiting for the next season to start selling in store.

Printed Shorts

Ruby, Lonely Hearts, Karen Walker

It’s nice to see some serious colour and print featured on the bottom half. I’ve never been a fan of printed pants, but shorts I like. They’re interesting without being obnoxious.  Printed skirts also feature quite heavily (and I love how much printed shorts and skirts feature in Ruby).

Summer Sheer

Madame Hawk, Helen Cherry

Sheer always looks amazing in print, but is rarely flattering (or subtle) in real life. Still, you can get away with it with a cami underneath and retain the same look (particularly when sleeves are involved).

Little White Dresses

Cybele, Lonely Hearts, Twenty Seven Names

We’re continuing to break away from all-black and monochrome, with white dresses featuring in a number of designers collections. They’re very feminine. White is always difficult to wear, though…

The Subtle Zip

Lonely Hearts, Salasi, Juliette Hogan

We’re moving past the big, bold industrial zips of a few seasons past, and now zips play less obvious role with a more feminine effect. These zips don’t jump out at you, they’re sweeter.

Polka Dots

Ashley Fogel, Ruby, Sera Lilly

Proving that polka dots never go out of style, they’re still featured quite heavily this season and both large and small. Ruby’s dress (featured above, middle) is my favorite piece so far.

Socks

Workshop, Madame Hawk, Karen Walker

These are crossing over from winter, and they’re very cute. They’re also practical when you want to wear heels without tights and don’t want your feet to get cold.

All look book photography via Fashion NZ (sans Ashley Fogel)

My favourite trends are socks and printed bottoms. I’m relieved that polka dots are continuing their run. Little white dresses look cute, but I’m not so sure I would want to wear one. What trends are your favourite?