Back and stronger than ever, Topman Design AW13 took its viewers through an enriching journey of a young man on his travels through landscape and cultures.As the voyage begun, things were clean and functional. {title} Ice white cropped parkas were worn over explorer knits in luxurious creams and puttys. Meanwhile, pants loose and wide, were often tucked into boots and belted at the waist. But, as time progressed, colours altered. Printed Tibetan pea coats were worn large and loose, whilst a swarm of rich orange and red spilled onto the catwalk. As the journey neared its end, the young man appeared enriched and wisened. Double-breasted suiting featured in garnet and ox blood, before midnight blue silk jackets took centre stage with elegant shirting.
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I’ll resist the temptation to quote perhaps the most famous line in fashion-themed cinematic history for the second time in this trend report, {title} but let’s just say florals are hardly revolutionary when it comes to the warmer months. At least they weren’t until designers decided to double down on the trend and give it the gusto it has long been craving with a new take on blooms. We spotted a plethora of pretty 3D floral embellishments across plenty of collections (how gorgeous are Zimmermann’s waterfall petals?), as well as flowers so giant, they’re giving Alice in Wonderland-levels of psychedelia. “Spring/summer 2024 has moved the conversation so far forward that ditsy prints have left the chat and now we’re on to big, bad blooms,” says Farrell. “Imagine yourself submerged into a three-dimensional garden of plump peonies and trails of forsythias, and you’re a little closer to this year’s take on the ubiquitous print. Embellishment, embroidery and saturated colours are employed to help bring this living garden to life (and in the case of Balmain and Cecilie Bahnsen, you can expect bouquet detailing so real you can almost smell it). In short, 2024 is the year that florals are taking root.”



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