SPRING 2013 TREND:
TRAPEZE MAXI DRESS
The maxi dress has yet to lose its flair. In Spring 2013, big and billowy will be the favored look for its simplicity and comfort. The trapeze dress, which gets its name from the A-line shape it takes angling outward from the neck moving down, is a lot more flattering than what it is given credit for.
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| Image:WGSN |
FUN FACT: By age 21, Yves Saint Laurent found himself working as head designer of the House of
Dior. His spring 1958 collection almost certainly saved the enterprise
from financial ruin; the straight line of his creations, a softer
version of Dior's New Look, catapulted him to international stardom with
what would later be known as the "trapeze dress."
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| Lanvin, PreFall 2011 |
In the last year, the trapeze dress has made its occasional appearance on the European and South American runways. Its bound to make its way onto the US market, as more women will want to break away from the form-fitted apparel that has overtaken the market the past 2 years.
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| Etro, Spring 2012 |
The flared form that makes up the trapeze dress can be visually re-shaped. By simply altering its hemline, seamlines, neckline, fabric and / or print, the garment will seemingly take on a new structure.
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| Damir Dova, Spring 2012 |
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| Rick Owens, Spring 2011 |
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| Brazilian Designer Cantao, Fall Winter 2011 |
Ethnic prints will not be as prominent in Spring 2013, but many trapeze dresses will showcase ethnic cuts in a deep and colorful palette that have been inspired by the current trend.
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| Martin Grant Spring, 2011 |
Although the trapeze dress is considered simple, it really quite versatile. Expect to see these dresses used as resort wear, casual daywear and eveningwear.
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| Lauryn Hill at Coachella 2011, wearing Jil Sander - Spring Collection |
This trend has yet to be seen on many stars, however Lauryn Hill stylishly wore a trapeze dress from the Jil Sander Spring 2011 Collection during Coachella. Stay tuned as it makes its appearance on more celebrity paparazzi pics.
