Trend report by Annazbell.com

 

 

Classic suits and Surfer Boy are some key trends to make note of for your Spring/Summer 2005.

 

Surfer Boy is an extension of the young and free looks popular for this summer. It encourages young men to feed the child within and let him run wild every now and then. Polka dot trunks, printed shorts, bare cheated and slick shades are definitely the way to go for the beach. Everyday wear can be a mixture of slightly distressed jeans and sleeveless shirts.

Recommended brands to achieve this look:

 

 

Burberry, DSquared, Quicksilver, and G-Star.

 

The key suits for this season are great for the professional look. Be proud to be a gentleman. Designers this season have suggested that men’s fashion be taken seriously. The great cuts are a reflection of what makes these suits classic. Great for the office, business meetings and events. The popular white suits are show stoppers for weddings, christenings and other fancy do’s.

Recommended brands to achieve this look:

 

Ozwald Boateng

 

 

Helmut Lang, Calvin Klein, Dolce and Gabbana and Alexander McQueen

 

 

 

Womenswear trends

 

 

Trends for Spring/Summer 2005 give the option of a soft or serious approach.

 

Shapes and curves are a must with the short jacket and high waist looks. A little structure can instantly create a professional and ‘to be taken seriously’ image. However, be careful, it is important to successfully achieve this look that you are at least medium height, to tall. It does not work well for petite women it can make you look short and stubby, so avoid and have fun with other styles this season. It is better typically, not accessorise this look, and leave the statement in the cuts. Recommended brands to achieve this look:

 

emma cook

 

 

 

Michiko Koshino

 

Roland Mouret, Cacharel, Marni and Alexander McQueen

 

 

Feel soft and free with the subtle yet timeless trends of White for this season. Balance is always good. So though you want to be taken seriously you also want to be seen as having a soft spot too. The good thing about white is that designers have made it accessible for all circumstances, dressed up and dressed down.

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Report complied by Charlene Campbell and Marie Proctor of www.annazbell.com