This round of collections really brought back the simplicity of the 1990s, right down to the lovely muted tints. It also re-energized the concept of femininity and the elegance it manifests. The pant/trouser is, itself, the sole champion of this fashion race; more designers this time incorporated it into their message – an oddity for spring-summer, when you really think about it.
Perhaps Paris, versus New York, London and Milan, has a different take on the global economy and the consumer mindset. This may help to explain their more “back to basics” approach. As the fashion world experimented and moved beyond acceptable boundaries in past seasons, this spring-summer 2013 line-up officially trimmed the fat and delivered an impressive assortment of fashion pieces that are not only interesting and original, but also wearable.