What’s in store for Spring/Summer ‘16?

The beginning of the year in the fashion world is brimming with fresh ideas. New things, settings and styles begin to unfold with luxurious excitement to start 2016 right.

Shot on location at the Be Grand Resort Bohol in Panglao island, a new haven in local luxury vacation destinations, this Multiple Choice spread presents the trends to come this summer. Style is coming with extremes as eccentric and classic creatively battle their way to reinvent everyday dressing. From minimalist to maximalist, the push-and-pull showdown for the spotlight is highlighted in the details. New proportions, print overloads, clever designs defy the parameters to present creations defining the nowness of fashion. 

From seasons of neutrals, bold brights and darks come the de-saturated and pastel hues that softly paint pretty eye-candy looks. Overall, the showcase of upcoming forecast reinforces the fun of ready to wear in both ends. With a range of looks to choose from, global fashion’s major statement is all about individuality. With a variety of choices, these trends are informative guides to enhance your personal style. Modern dressing is all about you. 

Multiple Choice reveals the biggest trends for Spring/Summer 2016.

Embellishments

The season is all about the return to glam as summer unfolds day-to-night pieces with sequins and encrusted jewels. Sparkle and shine in style-setting ensembles under the sun.

Minimalist

The rise of the minimalist means sizing up in volume. The focus is on loose and roomy proportions that create a refreshing look.

Pantone colors: Pink & Serenity

Whether blush, rose quartz or pastel, the Pantone color of the year has global fashion tickled pink. The range of pastel to sorbet-hued pieces showcases an overall mood that’s pretty in pink. Code blue has turned up on the bright side of the color spectrum. Baby, powder and light shades. Fashion is mimicking the sky and the ocean into the season’s everyday wardrobe.

Stripes

The new style has earned its stripes this season as it unfolds in different proportions. From classic pieces to unconventional proportions, there are no rules as fashion embraces the variety of linear perspectives.

Maximalist

A fusion of multicultural influences and aesthetics reigns as the biggest trend of summer. More is more as a mixture of prints, textures, details and color explodes in a grandstanding style statement made of maximum impact.

Embroidery

Since two seasons ago, the handmade details have remained a staple more so with the return of maximalism. From florals to patterns and prints, their texture-rich appeal has taken old traditions back to the forefront of fashion.

Prairie

What is summer without the floral look? Fashion is in bloom but this time with small flower prints that evoke a light and playful feel in earthy delights. This celebration of femininity, as seen in ruffles and delicate musings, echoes a feel of modern romance.

Photography by Sara Black • Creative direction and styling by Luis Espiritu Jr. • Associate styling by Bang Martinez and Tara Subaldo • Makeup by Pia Reyes using MAC Cosmetics • Hairstyling by Dave Lopez • Models: Jasmine and Kim (Mercator) • Shot on location at BE Grand Resort, Brgy. Danao, Panglao Bohol (www.beresorts.com or e-mail bohol@beresorts.com.) • Special thanks to Marivic Fajardo, Maricar Tan, Anito Lanticse and Valerio Malucelli