After a whirlwind month of over 450 shows and presentations, the sheer volume of clothes is enough to drive anyone to do a post-Fashion Week detox. But now it’s time to break down all the looks and spot the trends that will be splashed across glossy editorials several months from now. So what does spring 2012 hold? You might be doing the Charleston, for starters, as dresses came with razzle-dazzle embellishments and drop-waists, reminiscent of the great Jazz Age. Pastels were another runway staple — skirts, shirts, jackets, and blouses all looked like they got dipped in Easter egg dye. And sportswear got a little more literal, with designers riffing on silhouettes and playing with materials more suited to the locker room than the catwalk. There are also lots of new creative ways to bare some skin come the hot weather, courtesy of crop tops, cutouts, and (really) short-shorts. See all these looks and more in our mega slideshow of the biggest trends of the season.
Tops Get Cropped
Bare midriffs made an appearance on runway after runway as tops stopped short way above the belly button. Note to those who do not have a six-pack or are just plain modest: These look much less revealing when tempered by a high-waisted skirt.
The Short Version
Warm weather heralds bare legs, and shorts next spring are cut even shorter, barely skimming the tops of thighs. These bottoms cover no more than what you may wear to the beach, so brace youself for catcalls.
ATime to Reflect
Adding polish to your wardrobe took on a whole new meaning as metallic pants, dresses, and jackets made their way down the runways. Beyond traditional gold, silver, and bronze, designers toyed with gleaming hues of purple and green.
Life Like a Box of Macarons
Neon hues have dominated for the last few seasons, but the color palette has shifted to the opposite end of the saturation spectrum. It feels more like a refreshing palate cleanser than old-lady chic, with youthful, modern touches like color-blocking, racy skirt slits, and edgy ankle boots.
Hit the Gym
Visors, track pants, and mesh tops have left the locker room. The sporty looks were everywhere from Alexander Wang to Kenzo. And last season's parka has now morphed into a lighter, warm-weather friendly anorak.
Show Skin Where the Sun Normally Doesn't Shine
Designers took to their scissors, slicing into dresses and blouses to reveal a flash of the shoulders, a hint of clavicle or a peek of midriff. Are these to be the new erogenous zones, or just the harbinger of some really awkward tan lines?
Hips Get Some Extra Flare
Take a cue from the forties and eighties and accentuate the waist with a peplum. The flared overlays can be subtle, as they were at Céline, futuristic, as seen at Cushnie et Ochs, or unabashedly feminine, spotted at Jason Wu.
Flowers Enter the Digital Age
The delicate and sometimes overly fussy floral prints of late have given way to oversize futuristic blooms worthy of this iPad- and iPhone-obsessed digital era. The eye-catching and statement-making patterns are ultra-feminine with the perfect hint of techno edge.
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