Spring / Summer Trend Report 25′
It’s time to get excited for new season fashion arriving weekly at Queenstown Central Shopping Centre. Warmer days call for fresh fits and key capsule pieces to wear on REPEAT. We’ve perused the racks and have pulled out some exciting trends we’re seeing in-store.
Denim
Always on the menu, denim is the perfect transitional staple to transition into Spring. Barrel leg jeans are a big YES, along with denim co-ord pieces and his-and-hers Jorts.
Pictured clockwise from left: Barkers: Callahan Denim Overshirt $149.99, Glassons: Low Rise Denim Short $49.99, Hallensteins: Relaxed Fit Denim Shorts $44.99, Social Clothing: Rollas The Gigi Barrel $189.99, Glassons: Denim Shirt Mini Dress $69.99, Funnel Denim Jacket $89.99 + Belted Mini Skirt $49.99, Social Clothing: Rollas Sailor Skirt $179.99
Accessorize Up
Scarfs have made a big come-back. Wear them around your waist (as seen on Alexa Chung) in your hair, or make a statement over a cap (as seen on ultimate fashionista Hailey Bieber!)
Bag adornment is IN! Think cute charms and bandana scarfs – personalize your bag to the MAX.
The 90’s called and chunky statement necklaces are the must-have – cord/leather necklaces with a structured tee will elevate any look.
Pictured clockwise from left: Models Alexa Chung, Hailey Bieber, Kmart: Scarves $8 each, Issimo Shoes: Saben Haze Shoulder Bag $589, Glassons: Bead Bag Charm $9.99, Kmart: Red Bag Charm $9, Social Clothing: Valley Colosseum Sunglasses $359, Glassons: Slim Rectangle Sunglasses $24.99, OPSM: Ferrari FH2005U $1038, Glassons: Statement Pendant Cord $12.99
Stripes
Stripes are back from the beach to the high street – from casual tees, co-ord sets to matching his-and-hers polos. The stripes trend is looking BIG!
Pictured clockwise from left: Hallensteins: Heavy Weight Polo $49.99, Glassons: Oversized Polo Top $39.99, Kmart: Rope Canvas Beach Bag $14, Max: Rose Stripe Bucket Hat $59.99, Hallensteins: Leisure Striped Boxers $14.99, Rollins Supima Stripe Tee $69.99, Textured Stripe Shirt $49.99 + Shorts $39.99, Striped Baggy Jorts $49.99, Glassons: Oversized Long Sleeved Top $29.99
The IT Shoe
Queenstown Central Shopping Centre is your go-to destination for footwear.
This season, we’re seeing ballet flats (reimagined with embellishments) platform sandals (great for party season), mules and slip on sandals to die for!
Birkenstocks are “it” for casual weekend style, (with optional fur trim for the chillier Queenstown evenings).
This year we’ve been seeing lots of performance-fashion shoe crossover. The New Balance 9060 has been rolling out in every colour way, and the Salomon XT-Whisper is the new shoe of the moment flying out the door – exclusive to Fridge Freezer. Next door to Fridge is Frontrunner store where you’ll find every performance shoe you need, including an extensive range of the iconic Hoka trainer.
Pictured clockwise from left: Merchant 1948: Benita Flat $239.90, Stephanie Woven Sandal, Anselmi Dottie Sandal $249.90, Frontrunner: Hoka Mafate 5, Fridge Freezer: Salomon XT-Whisper, Issimo Shoes: New Balance 9060 $250, Birkenstock Boston Suede $420, Merchant 1948 Isabella Anselmi Danali Sandal $249.90
Leopard Print
Some say leopard print is a neutral and we tend to agree! One thing is for certain, leopard print never goes out style.
Pictured clockwise from left: Merchants: (model), Max: the Maxi Skirt Leopard Print $139.99, Mallory Leopard Print Belt $99.99, Kmart: Bow Hair Clip $3, Leopard Heart Key Ring $7, Leopard Bow Bag Charm $7, Merchant 1948: Goodsole Parallel Sneaker $189.99, Isabella Anselmi Wes t Slingback Flat $239.90, Issimo Shoes: Oxitaly Heel in Leopard $399.99
The Long Skirt
Expect to see the long skirt EVERYWHERE this season. Billowing cotton silhouettes, structured asymmetric waistlines and the long bubble skirt.
Wear with your square toe havianas for an effortless look that can take your from street-to-beach.
Pictured clockwise from left: Max The Everyday Poplin Skirt $149.99, Glassons: Poplin Asymmetrical Maxi Skirt $59.99, Max: Carrie Tiered Skirt $169.99, Max: Juniper Bubble Hem Skirt $169.99
Micro Trends
Polka-dots are back from the 90’s. Expect to see bold floral frangipani prints and claw clips and gingham/check sets in natural fabrics such as in poplin cotton and linen. The utility-wear and suede/ faux suede trend will continue paired with a little pop red, or a your favourite stripe shirt is an easy option to give your fit some flair.
Pictured clockwise from left: Glassons: Chiffon Polka Print Max Skirt $49.99 + Polka Off Shoulder Top $39.99, Ruched Maxi Skirt $49.99 + Mesh Cowl Halter Top, Green Poplin Low Rise Assymetric Skirt $59.99 and Ruched Top $34.99, Max: the linen slip skirt $119.99 and bubble hem top $139.99, Sabrina Suedette Pocket Jacket $229.99, Merchant 1948: Dara Kitten Heel $249.910, West Slingback Flat $239.90, Kmart: Scrunchie 2 pack $6 and Frangipani Claw Clip $6