Key Trends for Spring/Summer 2016 from the Las Vegas Trade Shows

The fashion pack set their sights on Nevada, USA, where Las Vegas becomes the latest city to host Spring/Summer 2016 trade shows for the fashion industry. Presenting thousands of buyers, press and industry professionals with a huge array of international collections, the city hosts some of the world’s largest and most influential trade shows in the seasonal calendar. The Trendstop team made the rounds at MAGIC, Agenda, Liberty Fairs and Capsule, which were respectively split between the venues Las Vegas Convention Center and Sands Expo. Across menswear, womenswear, footwear and accessories, directional S/S16 trends came to the fore with a progressive play on texture, surface and colour, along with new takes on both casual and sportswear. This week, FashionUnited readers can discover three must-have trends taken from the Las Vegas shows.

At the Height of Summer

Capturing the optimism of the summer season, a palette of energetic brights enlivens new womenswear styles. Shades of vivid tangerine, hot pink and lemon yellow make a statement on new season must-haves like espadrille shoes, lightweight dresses and graphic pop tees.

Modern Rustics

Another key womenswear trend sees rustic aesthetics are brought forward with a 21st century twist. Key shapes emerge in the form of fitted knits, pinafore dresses and demure fit & flare looks, while tactile materials lend themselves to woven caps and material mix sneakers. Neutral shades like beige and cream are key.

Minimal Stealth

In Spring/Summer menswear, stealth-inspired styles are stripped back with stark monochrome colourways. Shirts and jackets are executed with simple sportive blocking or contrast details, while hi-top boot hybrids take on a futuristic element with ribbed panels replacing laces.

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Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.

Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: Aum-Couture, Parklane, Binetti & Love by Binetti, Royal Blue, Helen Kaminski, Ducanero, Punk Royal, Heathen, Punk Royal, all Spring/Summer 2016.