Ready, Set, Scuba!

With the Olympics looming just around the corner, it is perhaps fitting that one of the seasons biggest trends is sports luxe. And nowhere is the trend more visible than in the spate of scuba and neoprene that have flooded collections this season. Something of a departure from traditional light and floaty summer fabrics; a touch of neoprene is guaranteed to give you the directional edge this summer. Arguably the most memorable and influential injection of scuba came in the collaboration between Peter Pilotto and Lisa Marie Fernandez.

In the striking digital prints that are Pilotto’s signature style, the bodysuits, tailoring, and sixties inspired shift dresses take the sports luxe stakes up a notch. If print is not your strong suit, the pieces wear equally well as separates with nude or neutral accompaniments.
For the ultimate scuba homage, this neon pink Michael Kors colour block swimsuit is the ticket. Wear on the beach or by the pool with a maxi skirt cover up, or dress up with a high-waisted skirt and heels for evening glamour the sports luxe way.

Although it may not be advisable to wear them together, this equally vibrant neoprene tuxedo blazer from Rag and Bone is another hot ticket into the trend.

Pair with monochrome separates to make the most of the zingy tangerine shade. The informal and unusual fabric here plays down the cut and colour to make this a surprisingly easy to wear summer cover up. For a pretty take on the trend, look to Elizabeth and James who deliver this sweet floral print scuba mini.

Offset this piece with a floaty silk blouse for an edgy fabric juxtaposition, or pair with a plain tank top or tee for true off duty sports style. But whatever look you go for this summer, these neoprene Jimmy Choos will be a widely envied on trend addition to your summer wardrobe. And if for nothing else, at least you can be sure that in scuba footwear you will always be prepared for both the best and worst the British summer can throw at you!

Aisha
www.trisori.com

Global Traveller

For many of us it’s getting to that time of year when our minds will be drifting to our summer holidays; whether they have been booked months ago or exist solely in our fantasies, by mid May it’s only natural to be craving a good dose of sun worship and an outlet for our adventurous streak. Luckily for us fashion brings us the perfect match for our explorer-get-away dreams in the form of the global traveller trend. Think bold prints, tie-dye, batik, vibrant tones and rough and ready accessories.
At Burberry, Christopher Bailey delivered perhaps the most iconic take on the trend this season, with bright batik print tailoring, cropped safari jackets and woven raffia accessories.

In this trend, clashing colour is not to be shied away from, and as for mix and match accessorising, more is definitely more!

This striking red number from Bottega Veneta ticks the tribal print trend box as well as giving a nod to the clean cut pleats that have featured on so many catwalks this season.

For a monochrome take on global prints, this Suno ensemble is the perfect understated statement. With a batik inspired oversize print, the cream tint to the fabric keeps the look on traveller trend.
Meanwhile, Michael Kors combined all the tie dye, bright colours and flowing fabrics a girl could wish for; all tied together with suitably sturdy looking cross-body bags and chunky statement footwear. Perfectly practical.

So whether you plan to be jetting off soon to exotic climes, or simply weathering the weather in London this summer, let your wardrobe help to fulfil your every sunny, adventurous daydream.


Aisha
www.trisori.com