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It may be officially spring, but that doesn’t mean that your knits have to take their place at the back of your closet. No – for spring/summer 16 knits are all the range and have been given a chic update on the catwalks, with designers from Alexander Wang to Christopher Kane making their functional knitted pieces a style statement. We look at some of the ways you can update your knits for the season and give them a fresh new look!
The slinky slip dress is THE spring/summer staple, channelling the boudoir with a sexy yet laid back appeal. Work yours like Saint Laurent, Pucci and Christopher Kane by layering yours with a lightweight knit, slouched over one shoulder. Layering with a long knitted a cardigan or oversized sweater, will add interest to a plain slip on and give your look a grungier vibe. Opt for contrasting colour matches with yellows, reds and deep blues for an on-trend spring/summer update.
Aside from spring/summer’s usual pastel tones, for 2016 it’s all about the vibrant colour palette, with a rainbow mix of as many colours you can wear. Gucci, Prada and Giorgio Armani are just some of the designers boasting brilliant splashes of colour to soften their skirt suits and update their minimalistic dresses. Brighten your outfit with a bold knitted scarf for a high-fashion look, or opt for a brightly-coloured hat on a cool and casual day.
Sheer detailing, ruffles and floaty fabrics are big for spring/summer, with the catwalks giving way to dreamy, feminine and romantic styling. As with the slip dress, you can lift your knitted accessories into the season by combining them with ruffles, sheer panelling and soft cuts. Or go for a flowing, seamless knitted cape layered over slinkier, lighter fabrics for a couture spring update.
The 90’s fashion scene is still the style decade in the spotlight to inspire your spring/summer wardrobe. Looking to icons such as Kate Moss, Gwen Stefani and Courtney Love, the catwalks for spring/summer 2016 saw a stream of oversized jackets and fun sweaters shake up the usual floral and feminine seasonal attire. The printed sweater trend is one you can have a lot of fun with – work a quirky knitted sweater dress with trainers and a sporty up-do, or layer your knits over a long pleated skirt or loose trousers for a comfortable yet chic take on the trend. At Sync Xing we have a range of unique, fun and couture statement knitted pieces to update your spring/summer looks. See our seamless knitted collections here.
