Footwear & Accessories | Ladieswear | Menswear
Fashion led pieces for both men and women combined with classic
wardrobe staples plus fabulous footwear makes River Island a
favourite on the high street.
Womenswear Spring/Summer 2012
River Island presents a courageous and
influential Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Print, colour and
texture are key features this season - bigger, bolder and more
daring than ever, the collection encapsulates everything needed for
a Spring/Summer wardrobe. The trends take inspiration from a
nostalgic trip through fashion eras, where classics are reinvented
with a contemporary style.
MIAMI
This trend is strongly influenced by
Latin America with over the top prints and strong 50s feminine
silhouettes. Miami's hot, sultry and sexy spirit is set to sizzle
for the upcoming season.
SPRING BREAK
Spring Break is a more casual partner
to the Miami trend. This collection features pretty pastels, floral
and prints. Embellished denim shorts, logo tees and sweats, and
casual espadrilles enhance the effortlessness of this preppy trend
with an edge.
PRAIRIE
Prairie is a western inspired trend
consisting of a muted blue and neutral colour palette. This trend
harks back to hippy dressing by capturing its carefree spirit and
essence. Fringed jackets and sprayed denim feature, with crocheted
and Broderie Anglaise pieces adding some texture.
ETHNIC
This trend embodies a history of
cross-continental adventure and play with tribal patterns and
embroidery. Different mix of styles and prints combine with vivid
brights and folkloric embellishment to give an eclectic modern feel
to the tough adventurer.
PURIST
Clean silhouettes, casual tailoring and
monochrome with pastels allows for simplicity and style with
Purist. This trend gives androgynous power dressing a twist, with
platform gladiators suggesting a taste of structured edge to the
season ahead. Inspiration is taken from 90s sportswear with the use
of neoprene fabrics and digital prints.
SUGAR
This is the most feminine trend in the
collection with pastels, chiffons, floaty and sheer fabrics as well
as appliqués .Sugar has a girly vibe and pastels are shown from
baby pink through to soft yellow. Intricate layers and texture give
volume and interest to simple pieces.
Menswear Spring/Summer 2012
River Island's collection for
Spring/Summer 2012 is a versatile range with a fun and upbeat feel.
An array of colours, textures and fabrics means the collection
explores lots of different angles for the River Island man.
HOMESPUN
Homespun embodies the essence of the
season. Lightweight and comfortable fabrics in muted tones make
this trend easy to wear, with a variety of different patterns and
prints bringing a stylish flair to the look. Shorts in ecru, navy
and dirty pink, teamed with two-tone espadrilles make the trend
clean and cool. Updated stripes come in new colours, tones and
proportions and our take on the canvas rucksack finishes the whole
look off.
OVERDYE
Overdye is an explosion of colour and
is set to stand out from the crowd. Colour blocking steps up a gear
through fluorescent and neon tones with a clean and sharp edge.
Lightweight, casual jackets are worn over fluoro tees and matched
with bright chino or swim shorts. Footwear comes in the guise of
bright plimsolls and flip flops. Accessories keep the bright
element alive through colour block bags and vivid leather
belts.
SANDBANKS
Sandbanks marks a move on from
nautical, presenting a trend with more of a grown up feel with a
utility edge. Tonal navy blues and greys make up the colour palette
for this trend. Polos and button up crews paired with rolled up
chinos and indigo denim make this trend neat and effortless. Deep
blue trench coats and lightweight jackets pull the whole look
together, keeping it smart and stylish.
HAMPTON
Taking it's inspiration from this cool
vacation destination, Hampton embodies the best of suave and preppy
holiday wear. Layering is key, with pastel colour shirts over
printed tees, worn with an Aran cardigan or more casually with a
sailing stripe hoody. Nautical stripe shorts, bootcut denim and
chinos are a must.
COLOURFIELD
Bringing us back to the essence of the
British summer holiday, Colourfield is an eclectic mix of outdoor
summer wear. Wool mix jumpers in mustards and greys provide the
perfect warmth for the cool Spring. Rope tied bottoms and mixed
print shorts, highlight the eccentric nature of this British
outdoorsy traveller.
CLUB TROPICANA
This 80s influenced trend is full of
vibrancy and energy. From denim jackets and stonewash jeans, to dip
dye vests and pastel tees, Club Tropicana is all about putting the
fun back into fashion. The colour palette is pale pinks, soft
lemons and light blues which are reminiscent of WHAM and the
carefree time gone by, making this trend lively and cool.
CASINO
Charisma and allure oozes from the
Casino trend. Inspired by the playboys of the 80s, it's full of
slick pale suits, polished shoes, skinny ties and fitted shirts.
Shirts necks are open, sleeves are rolled up and the charm is
switched on.
