Make a dazzling style statement this summer, with some fresh metallics in chromes and pastels.
We have seen the trend 'Metallic' come in and out of fashion over the past few years but it has mainly been during the colder months and party season. I am so pleased that this time around its a huge resort trend. I am however a girl who is drawn to shiny things like a magpie all year round. Summer is, in my eyes, the perfect time for some bold reflective pieces. Catwalk shows from around the globe brought us the opulent trend in many ways; pastel metallics, brocade metallics and textured metallics. Pieces came in a range of colours from classic metal hues to shimmering aqua blue and pink. Styles were playful and futuristic.
Roccarabba, SS13.
Burberry Posurm, SS13.
I went to watch the beautiful and romantic Great Gatsby last week. The movie was the most sensational piece of imagery I have seen in a long time. The visual aesthetic of the film was so gorgeous. (The jury is however still out on Leos bizarre accent.) I really feel the that soul of the 1920s has been picked up by the designers with this trend. The best designers would have been well aware of the films release date this summer. Rather than transporting us back in time with yet another influx of flapper inspired pieces, they have boxed clever and ran with a futuristic twist on the trend. This goes hand in hand with Lurhman's genius of offsetting his period based story with modern music throughout. Inspired by popular culture, transfusing modern pieces with the spirit of the prohibition is very clever indeed. Bravo!
Metallic pieces are available in most high street stores and online. I will blog a round up of the best high street pieces later in the week. But my advice is go and indulge right now, and get ready to shine like a diamond throughout the summer months.
Beyond being 'on trend' metallics have a lasting allure....the promise of magic or something precious.
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