Net-a-Porter’s Fashion Director Lisa Aiken dishes on the new brands and must have’s for the new season
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“When you’ve been to as many showrooms and fashion shows as I have, you can definitely start to spot the trends with what designers are doing,” says Lisa Aiken, the fashion director of Net-A-Porter. On a recent visit to Hong Kong, the tastemaker sat down to discuss all the latest and greatest offerings to look forward to for the Spring/Summer 2017 season.
“I can’t wait to get my hands on a pair of white patent Balenciaga heels,” Lisa shares with excitment. But with so much happening on and off the catwalks, our new season wish list doesn’t stop there.
Rainbow Bright - Sara Battaglia
Image courtesy of Sara Battaglia
"Handbag designer Sara Battaglia has expanded her product offerings to Ready to Wear this season. Think feminine and figure-flattering shapes but with her signature splash of colour."
White Out
Image courtesy of Balenciaga
"Crisp and clean white accessories make a bold statement for Spring. Everyone in the office had their eyes on patent white booties from the Balenciaga showroom and we can’t wait to get our hands on them."
Street Style Lives On
Image courtesy of Y/Project
"The athleisure trend stays strong for the coming season. Logo T-shirts (think Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana) are must-haves, brands like Vetements and Off-White are still all the rage. And we will also be introducing French streetwear brand Y/Project on the site."
No More Boring Bags
Image courtesy of Chloe
"Super small sizes, wristlets and unusual shapes- we’re seeing a surge of unconventional shapes and styles on the runways. The Chloé Nile bag doubles up as a wristlet and a shoulder bag."
That's So 80s
Image courtesy of Isabel Marant
"The era’s back in a big way — so think big shoulders, ruffles and dare we suggest, lamé?"
The Perfect Cardigan
Image courtesy of Alanui
"It’s rare to come across a fashion brand that only has one design, but Italian label Alanui has perfected the oversized Navajo cardigan. Each piece is handcrafted with over 900 grammes of cashmere and can take up to 11 hours to make."
Yellow, It's Me
Image courtesy of Haider
"We’re seeing pops of colour everywhere for Spring and a notable hue to mention is yellow. Everything from citrus brights (like the Haider Ackermann dress) to jewelled marigold tones is trending."
Boho's Here to Stay
Image courtesy of Etro
"There’s nothing easier than rocking the bohemian trend for the warmer months. A relaxed, off-the-body dress and lace-up sandals are all you need. "
Cotton Club
Image courtesy of Rosie Assoulin
"Shirting material is a no-brainer for the warmer months. We’re seeing the fabric on everything from top, dresses to summer jackets."
Get Waisted
Image courtesy of Loewe
"Corsets and thick belts are easy accessories to elevate a shirt or dress look. We’ve seen them on the runways of Loewe, Isabel Marant and Tibi."