Fashion trends predicted by industry experts for 2012

While the Christmas sales clear winter stock in shops, others are waiting to fill the racks with the new looks for 2012.

Fashion industry experts reveal what will be on the high street in the spring and summer.

Chloe styled Jessie J for her Do It Like A Dude video and has worked with Tinie Tempah, Adele, Labrinth and Tinchy Stryder.
The Hawaiian influence uses bright, bold colours Chloe says a definite high street trend for the spring and summer of 2012 are bright, Hawaiian florals and prints.
She says it's a far cry from the nerdy, embarrassing dad image of old.
"People are likely to have it on T-shirts rather than on traditional 50s shirts."
And as a unisex look, everything from skirts to shirts to jackets all touched on this trend on the designer catwalks.
There are celebrities already wearing it Chloe says, "Kanye [West] & Kid Cuddie - the guys that are really into clothes."
Eliza Doolittle and Nicole Roberts might be ambassadors too, Chloe reckons.
She also thinks we'll see the Hawaiian trend in other places.
"You'll probably get girls putting it on their nails and maybe in linings of jackets."

Seasons influencing 2012 fashion

The start of a new year won’t mean that 2012 fashion is all completely new. Anything but. There’ll be those distinctly new elements and those distinctly new themes, but a lot of the clothing and accessories we wear in 2012 will be influenced by the most recent season: autumn / fall 2011. Follow the link to find out which fashionable elements are a part of the end of 2011 and the start of 2012, and will have an impact upon 2012′s fashion trends.

The scarf: your secret weapon for the fall

When it's time to update your wardrobe for a new season, you're not alone if you find yourself at a loss for where to start. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and neglecting the finer details of accessorizing when considering the necessary additions to the locker room. In fact, one of the most profitable ways and ultimately painless to update your look for the next fall / winter season with the scarf is perfect. A new scarf can not only update and complete a look, but with attention to detail and accessorize accordingly, one of the easiest, 'quick-fix "solutions I can think of to set up a look that seems new, polished, and complete. Here are five great scarf suggestions for the new season.


The Perfect Gentleman / / Burberry plaid scarfSophisticated and classic, traditional Scottish Burberry scarf now comes in almost every color under the sun. Choose a dark charcoal cashmere scarf to keep things simple and elegant, or go big and fat with more vibrant colors pop. Anyway, a Burberry scarf is the accessory go-to Autumn / Winter for the sophisticated gentleman adding a subtle touch of finery for any set (if you play a Gatsby or not).Dressed To Kill ! Alexander McQueen Skull scarfFor those. More daring and avant-garde, perhaps printed scarves by Alexander McQueen skull pure may be more up your alley Lightweight and versatile, and now available in a wide range of waves of color, McQueen scarf has become a must fashion aficionado's everywhere. While an expensive option, rocking skulls is pretty bad-ass! Not to mention the praise and worship that will collect the coveted scarf for you to make an investment worthwhile.The Bigger The Better / / chunky knit scarf HMFor those on a budget, HM is an affordable yet stylish option to add to your wardrobe for the new season. Choose a stocky, heavy scarf (the better, really) and stay warm and fashionable as you layer it under a jacket or leather trench.Prince of Prints / / Urban Outfitters scarf Navajo Inspired PrintAnother option for those who want their way again to go all-out with a draw or design interesting, as the scarf print Navajo-inspired Urban Outfitters. This is certainly a statement piece affordable. A good rule to remember is that if you want to go crazy with the scarf, to calm down in the match with neutral tones to create a look just cool and confident.Arctic Avenger / / Helly Hansen ski hot BuffFor those who live in a climate, the battle with a ruthless elements ski buff solid from Helly Hansen. Be sure to keep the cold, this piece really puts all of function and form, showing that even the most days of winter cold, you can dress for the weather without looking like the marshmallow man stay-blown. This is a good option for getting to and from the car or go to work during the winter months ruthless as it is compact enough to store in a pocket which quickly inside.The scarf can be the perfect finishing touch to your desired look pulling together, and the buying process should be relatively painless as one size fits all. Be sure to take some time when choosing the scarf to look how you can pair it with existing pieces in your wardrobe. Also, be sure to ask a sales associate for some alternatives so as to bind or to wear - you'll probably be surprised how versatile a simple scarf can really be, or at least you will not feel not sure when you walk from the house for the first time with your brand new scarf tied to a clumsy mess of a node.