Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Trend: Asian Influences

 

Asian-inspired apparel is going to be big this Spring and Summer.  Asian prints were featured prominently on the SS2013 runways (see above: Emilio Pucci; Etro; Prada) and have been slowly making their way into retail stores.  If you are looking for an interesting Asian-inspired printed piece of clothing, below are some options to consider:  Foley + Corinna vintage kimono for $195 on www.foleyandcorinna.com; alice + olivia "Brooke" poof skirt for $330 on www.shopbop.com; ASOS PREMIUM embroidered shirt for $110.21 on www.asos.com; Carmen Marc Valvo brocade dress for $395 on www.saks.com; Citron "Ramie" jacket for $138 on www.nordstrom.com; Genetic Denim "The Brooke" cropped cigarette jean for $242 on www.shopbop.com; Glamorous bomber jacket for $59.34 on www.asos.com; Nanette Lepore "Breakbeat" top for $298 on www.bloomingdales.com; Oasis silk dress for $127.16 on www.asos.com; Rachel Zoe "Sabrina" kimono top for $325 on www.shopbop.com.

 

 

 

 

 

The Asian-inspired apparel that appeared on the SS2103 runways was not limited only to Asian prints.  Rather, a lot of kimono shaped jackets were featured on the runways as well (see below: Emilio Pucci; Etro; Haider Ackermann).  

 

If you are liking this trend and can't wait to get your hands on a kimono-style jacket, below are some options to consider:  "Dotty" floral kimono for $110 on www.topshop.com; Tory Burch "Ninian" jacket for $795 on www.toryburch.com; "Shatki" lace kimono blouse for $158 on www.anthropologie.com; Josie Natori mandarin collar jacket for $550 on www.saks.com; Frenchi jersey kimono cardigan for $44 on www.nordstrom.com; "A Weat" printed kimono for $46.63 on www.asos.com.