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See the Spring 2014 trends on the runway»

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

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Rodarte Spring 2014

CROP TOPS

A couple days into New York Fashion Week, we were pretty sure crop tops were trending for spring, and now that we’re more than halfway through the week, well let’s just say it would almost be easier to list the shows that didn’t cop a crop on the runway this season. We continued to see model midriff everywhere from Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger and Prabal Gurung for ICB to Vera Wang, Narciso Rodriguez and Rodarte. Just to name a few!

Rodarte Spring 2014

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Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2014

CROP TOPS

Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2014

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2014

LIQUID METALLICS

The metallics trend comes back every year but this season the approach is less edgy futuristic, more silky, sheeny and sophisticated. Gold and silver lamé skirts at Altuzzara dressed up body hugging henleys, and a shiny lace print skirt and jacket look was pure uptown elegance at Tory Burch. Meanwhile, a psychedelic oil-slick effect upped the interest on a shiny metallic coat at Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2014

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Atuzarra Spring 2014

LIQUID METALLICS

Atuzarra Spring 2014

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J Crew Spring 2014

DAY GLOW BRIGHTS

J Crew Spring 2014

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Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014

DAY GLOW BRIGHTS

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014

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Prabal Gurung Spring 2014

DAY GLOW BRIGHTS

Vivid pastels and chalky brights are lighting up the runways for spring. DKNY showed outfits in highlighter hues of pink, yellow and turquoise, Jeremy Laing took inspiration from sidewalk chalk for his collection of Malibu-ready looks, and Prabal Gurung and Oscar de la Renta pumped up the volume on pastels for posh eveningwear. Even J.Crew and Calla got into the act with surf-inspired, California brights.

Prabal Gurung Spring 2014

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Vera Wang Spring 2014

ATHLETE’S WORLD

Sport luxe has been in the air for the past couple of seasons but with so many designers embracing the athletic look, consider Spring 2014 it’s official coming out party. At DKNY windbreakers, racer tanks and track pants raced down the runway, while VPL went all the way active with running tights, technical t-shirts and workout gear constructed from water-repellant wicking fabrics. Even Vera Wang dabbled in sport chic with crop tops, technical mesh and zip-up track jackets.

Vera Wang Spring 2014

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DKNY Spring 2014

ATHLETE’S WORLD

DKNY Spring 2014

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Tory Burch Spring 2014

:ASER TAG

From sheer materials and mesh fabrics to open weave sweaters and frosty latex layers, designers are hinting suggestively at skin for spring. At the intricate end of the spectrum, laser cut details gave designers another more embellished way of exploring the idea. Tory Burch layered lattice-cut leathers over spring knits, Alexander Wang lasered his own name onto everything from pleated skirts and dresses to jackets and gloves, and Threeasfour laser-cut complex geometrical shapes into layered silks to create a 3D effect.

Tory Burch Spring 2014

Hold on to your Homies T-shirts, New York Fashion Week is still in full swing for Spring 2014 and we’re seeing so much we already can’t wait to wear. Here are the top 5 trends that are getting us excited for spring.

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With summer officially underway, it’s not like we need much in the way of artificial serotonin. That being said, wearing bright colours is still as appealing as ever! From lemony trench coats to red boots and skinny jeans, these über brights have us feeling just dandy!

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FLORALS
Bursting bouquets of oversize buds are ready for the picking.

TRIBAL
Layer bold, graphic patterns and subtle wooden accents for a global traveller feel.

FEMININITY
Wicker, gingham and eyelet are the perfect ingredients for sweet afternoons spent in the sun.

BRIGHTS
Take a graphic approach and opt for thick blocks of bright, saturated colour.

SPORTY
Gear up for the summer in mesh, metallics, drawstrings and stripes.

For our second installment of Style Panel, we flipped our experts another common challenge: How to tackle brights without looking like you’ve been doused in Skittles. For as wide-sweeping as brights (as well as colour blocking with brights) has become over the last few seasons, it’s a wonder that many of us still struggle to break out of the plain Jane black, white and grey. So, without further ado, let’s see what the ladies of style come up with:

Question 2: The question: How can you combine brights without looking like a clown? Read the answers now! »

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Got a question for the gals? Send ‘em through to stylepanel@fashionmagazine.com and watch as your most irritating styling problems are solved.

With sport utility making the spring runway rounds, now’s the time to get your game on. Victorinox Swiss Army’s first North American flagship store (95A Bloor St. W., 416-929-9889, swissarmy.com) houses an impressive selection of womenswear, including anoraks, bright polo shirts and colourful ankle-grazing trousers (shown, $145 each). The maker of the Original Swiss Army Knife, this 128-year-old global company also makes timepieces, travel gear, fragrances, menswear and those famous knives.

From Nanette Lepore’s neon bags to Nicole Miller’s eye-popping print dresses, ’tis the season to turn up the lights. Acid-bright accessories, like these mini cross-body bags from H&M ($20 each, hm.com), take an ensemble from ho-hum to high-watt. More into monochrome? Stick with classic white.

Tackle spring’s inclement weather with this swing fit Mackintosh. The ultra-bright colour, cute polka dot lining and gigantic pockets make it the perfect intersection of style and function. ($87, asos.com)

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Toronto-based jewellery designer Corrine Anestopoulos has just launched the latest installment of her covet-worthy Biko pieces for Spring 2012, and lets just say we’re all over it. The collection, entitled A Light Odyssey Into Tomorrow, is chock full of on-trend super brights—think African glass snake beads mixed with rainbow Japanese twine—and enough crystals to keep your chakras permanently in line. Too soon to plan a spring shopping spree? The Sekani necklace would look ideal over a Jason Wu for Target striped shift. Don’t tell mom, but the whole collection is available as of today at ilovebiko.com. Now get shopping!

Check out our shopping list of the sugary pastels, neon punches, and the surf prints that need to be in your closet this spring.

See our 30 picks now! »

This bright pop of colour is sure to make your winter sniffles disappear. ($50, shop.mango.com)

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A thin-knit sweater is a must for layering in November’s cold temps. ($50, gap.com)

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