Have you already shopped your closet ready for spring and summer 2017? Are you still wondering what’s in this season? Keep reading and learn more what the high-end fashion brands have shown in catwalks for spring / summer 2017. For demonstration I’ve also put together some collages for you with Polyvore.

 

 

Gucci

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

Gucci’s spring fashion show had a lot of combinations of white + colors. Colors they combined to white were mostly pink, green, red and yellow. In addition to combinations with white there was also some radical color + texture combinations, like red and green together or yellow and purple together.

 

Details

 

Outfit had a lot of details – prints, shine, ruffles, and statement sleeves… Moreover there were plenty of accessories such as big sunglasses, glasses and hats. The style in general was quite exotic and mysterious; I was sensing some vibes from traditional Asian and Arabic styles. What comes to shoes there was either classy high heels with thin heel and sole or heels with thick soles.

 

Hair & Makeup

 

One interesting thing was models’ hairstyles and makeups. No more fake eyelashes and Hollywood curls. Women had mostly long hair, either straight, on renaissance styled curls or thick fluffy hair. More natural hair and makeup seems to be the thing this season.

 

 

 

 

Louis Vuitton

 

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

Gold and shiny colors are the thing. There was plenty of gold in Louis Vuittoin’s spring & summer 2017 show. Other colors shown were grey, black, yellow, and some green & pink/red combos. Most outfits were combining black or grey with colors and metallic details.

 

There was a lot of interesting statement shapes and lines. What comes to prints the clothes were quite simple; either unicolor or with some dots or stripes. However there were some statement prints shown.

 

 

Details

 

No or minimal jewelry seems to be the thing. The outfits are super detailed and interesting shaped so no jewelry is needed. The boots of this show were very interesting, there was plenty of bicolored boots with chunky heels – these were mostly black with some color or metallic color. There was some more classy high heels too. Also, a lot of lace dresses and even pants were shown.

 

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Natural hairstyles, hair open.

 

 

 

 

Christian Dior (Haute Couture)

 

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

Theme of this show was nature, hobbits and mysterious forest. The colors were very nature inspired: black, white, beige, green, coral, etc. Models were also wearing flowers, hay, feathers and other nature inspired details.

 

Some of the looks were all black, all white or all beige. What comes to textures there was some transparent fabric, some ruffles and a lot of nature inspired prints.

 

 

Details

 

Nature, nature, nature. Butterfly, insect and bat inspired facepieces. Feathers on hair, flower necklaces. And don’t forget this season’s trend of statement sleeves with ruffles – they were shown in Dior’s Haute Couture as well.

 

There was also some bling that came from silver details in dresses, rosegold jewelry and gold. Metal colors are in and give nice contrast to otherwise nature inspired natural looks with mostly neutral colors.

 

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Long or really short hair. The models had hair open, mostly on natural looking curls. Makeup was simple and quite natural.

 

 

 

 

Chanel

 

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

White & pastel green, rose and beige (with some black) are the colors of Chanel this spring. There was plenty of colors on the runway but not very bright ones. Chanel showed mostly very classy business kind lines with metal twist and then more shiny nighttime looks. One interesting thing in Chanel’s show was combining different textures.

 

 

Details

 

Metallic details, especially shoes and thick belts are so Chanel this season. You can also use some shiny shirts as details. Another must have for a Chanel fan is pearl ankle bracelet. Those were on the left ankle of every model wearing high heels (looks stunning, watch the show to see those yourself!)

 

Hats and ruffles were also seen on the runway. And of course statement prints and sleeves. Those are musts this season – basically every brands has those! About every model was wearing heels but some had boots in black or white color with a lot of shine.

 

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Natural makeups, focus on eyebrows and lips not on eyelashes.

 

 

 

 

Stella McCartney

 

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

Beige and white with some blue, brown and light blue are the colors for Stella McCartney this season. Those are combined with some big, nature inspired statement prints. There was more loose fits than earlier.

 

 

Details

 

Highlight colors for the season are dark red, blue and pink. Shoes were mostly with about 1” heels but some high heels were shown too. Shoes and belts were made of shiny materials, like in Chanel’s show. Models did not wear any jewelry but the outfits were made interesting by using asymmetric lines.

 

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Hair open, combed behind ears. Mostly straitened hair, but also natural curls and afro style curls were show.

 

 

Dior

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

White is definitely the thing for this season Dior show. So are unicolor outfits and nature inspired statement prints. There were also some outfits combining black & white. Dark red, dark brown and shiny, metallic colors seem to be in too.

 

There was a lot of play with textures. There was tulle skirts, lace, different canvases, shiny leather, etc.

 

 

Details

 

Minimal jewelry: only small simple black chokers and some earrings. There were sneakers, heels, boots and ballerinas, all with pointy toe. Dark red heels, shiny shoe materials. Either long sleeves or tops with spaghetti sleeves. Additionally there were some sunglasses in the show.

 

Some metallic, shiny details like silver boots and some shine at dresses and bags. This season, the shine and the prints are the thing – not accessories.

 

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Natural makeup. A lot of buns.

 

 

Versace

 

 

 

Colors & Textures

 

In Versace’s show the scenery was very dark. And so were the outfits! There was a lot of black + color combinations shown. The colors used were purple, green, yellow, red and light blue (and some navy blue, lilac and pink).

 

There was a lot asymmetry seen in both clothes and accessories. There was also some check prints shown.

 

 

Details

 

Gold and metallic details in general were the thing. There was some sunglasses, statement earrings on one (right) ear, and little golden rings and chokers shown but otherwise the jewelry was quite minimal.

 

 

Hair & Makeup

 

Makeup looks were quite natural. However there was a little bit of glamour added by using some metallic shades. Hair of most models were straight.

 

 

 

 

What is in Spring / Summer 2017?

 

After analyzing all these shows I have found some similarities and some differences. Things that are definitely in (and must have!) right now:

 

1. Unicolor outfits

 

2. Nature inspired statement prints

 

3. Statement sleeves

 

4. Combining different textures

 

5. Asymmetric pieces

 

6. Boots (especially with some shine!)

 

7. Metallic / shiny statement pieces

 

8. Minimal jewelry but some statement jewels

 

9. Nature inspired makeup looks – no more fake lashes or dark lipsticks!

 

10. Natural looking hairstyles: natural curls and buns

Is your wardrobe ready for the summer? What is in your must have list?