Fashion: Directional trends for spring/summer '˜18

There's a fresh focus on statement silhouettes and inspiraional colour for spring/summer 2018. Stephanie Smith points the way to the new trends.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Jan 2018, 19:43 BST
LAVENDER: Softer than violet but no less inspiring, the calming and serene tones of lavender were seen at Michael Kors Collection and at Victoria Beckham. It's the must-have shade for the coming spring and, come wedding season, it will be everywhere for special occasion looks, plus also appearing in knits and tailoring. Lavender print dress, £229; blue mules, £129. At Hobbs for SS18.LAVENDER: Softer than violet but no less inspiring, the calming and serene tones of lavender were seen at Michael Kors Collection and at Victoria Beckham. It's the must-have shade for the coming spring and, come wedding season, it will be everywhere for special occasion looks, plus also appearing in knits and tailoring. Lavender print dress, £229; blue mules, £129. At Hobbs for SS18.
LAVENDER: Softer than violet but no less inspiring, the calming and serene tones of lavender were seen at Michael Kors Collection and at Victoria Beckham. It's the must-have shade for the coming spring and, come wedding season, it will be everywhere for special occasion looks, plus also appearing in knits and tailoring. Lavender print dress, £229; blue mules, £129. At Hobbs for SS18.

What’s in a colour? The dawning of a new mood and a new way of thinking, that’s what. We are moving toward a new, higher level of awareness and understanding. This we know because the designated colour for 2018 is Ultra Violet, a shade denoting creativity, reflecting an age characterised by inventiveness and imagination.

It’s all very inspiring, but it’s not the only must-have colour for 2018. There’s also Millennial Pink, although fashion cannot seem to decide what shade this actually is. Vibrant salmon seems closest.

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There’s lavender, too, which has similar empowering connotations as violet, but is softer, more flattering and easier to 
wear, which explains why is popular in UK High Street collections for spring/summer 2018.

PAINTBOX: As a counterpoint to this season's whimsical and sweet pastels, there are also paintbox bright shades to mix and wear in bold yet considered new ways, rethinking pattern and print in strong silhouettes and, most ofn all, with a confident attitude. J by Jasper Conran skirt, £75; jumper, £45. At Debenhams.PAINTBOX: As a counterpoint to this season's whimsical and sweet pastels, there are also paintbox bright shades to mix and wear in bold yet considered new ways, rethinking pattern and print in strong silhouettes and, most ofn all, with a confident attitude. J by Jasper Conran skirt, £75; jumper, £45. At Debenhams.
PAINTBOX: As a counterpoint to this season's whimsical and sweet pastels, there are also paintbox bright shades to mix and wear in bold yet considered new ways, rethinking pattern and print in strong silhouettes and, most ofn all, with a confident attitude. J by Jasper Conran skirt, £75; jumper, £45. At Debenhams.

Energy and clear-thinking underpins new fashion for the coming year, with bold, clean silhouettes, clever use of pattern, head-to-toe tonal looks and a fresh, sweet new colour palette.

Here are the trends to look out for:

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