This directional report, Scuba Sport, is a small taster from Trendstop.com’s Seasonal Forecast Themes for the Womenswear Spring Sumer 2013 market. Expert trend analysts have identified key directional themes emerging in fashion, from key shapes and styles to color and graphics as seen here.

Directional Shapes, Color, & Graphics

Not just for the deep sea, diving wetsuits inspire a scuba take on the sports season ahead, step into the scuba trend with neoprene shifts, vislon centre front zippers and contrast black and bright paneling. Wear it fitted and accessorize with fluoro color pops.

APPAREL

As seen on these CAD designs, abstract underwater prints add surface interest to woven T’s and silk running shorts.

JEWELRY

Images from left to right: Alexandra Blak Jewelry, Olga K by Angelo D’Agostino for Fashion Gone Rogue December 2011, Sass and Bide Spring Summer 2012. Alert orange color pops in neon vislon or plastic tubing add a sports appeal to multi band chokers and stacked rubber bangles.

FOOTWEAR

Images from left to right: Christopher Kane Spring Summer 2012, Denton Neoprene Scuba Peep-toe sandals by Jimmy Choo Fall 2011, Prabal Gurung Spring Summer 2012.

This trend translates well to footwear; flat shower sandals are a perfect pool side / daytime option, whilst multi strap sports booties with mesh heel and toe, or neoprene scuba peep-toe sandals with hyper real hot pink trim are evening appropriate.

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