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After a very successful debut of bright and colorful jeans – a new approach to color can be seen in recent deliveries – and it’s all about soft and sweet pastels. In ‘barely there’ tints and more vibrant midtones – these pastels lend a certain femininity to the assortment. We are expecting a greater focus on soft, sweet and feminine color – right into Spring/Summer 2012.

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The ease of one piece dressing in recent seasons has seen dresses explode as a major category of business for all retailers. Jumpsuits have also given the customer another choice in ease – but it is the romper – a fun alternative – that we believe is ready for volume key item status. In floral prints, in a range of solid hues, in fluid jerseys and crisp wovens – the romper is the perfect item to pack for a quick getaway this Summer season.

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Blocked and spliced, cut on the diagonal, the horizontal or the vertical – bold and graphic black and white stripes – look set to be a huge trend this Spring season. Ever since classic Breton stripes returned to the fashion floor last Spring 2010, designers have looked for new ways to update this best selling trend in stripes!

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Broderie Anglais – or eyelet – is vintage and lingerie inspired and will add a sweet and innocent element to any outfit. From camisoles to tanks and bra tops, cute knickers and ruffled and tiered skirts that remind us of petticoats – to a whole range of pretty dresses – decorative eyelet works in crisp cotton qualities.

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While there are plenty of cheeky denim short shorts all over the fashion floor, we believe that longer length bermuda shorts – in mainly skinny shapes – will be the hot item this Summer season. With a clean finish, frayed hemline or rolled cuff, these shorts can be teamed back with everything.

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