Spring Fashion Shouts Loudly

TRENDING: BRIGHT COLOUR, OVERSIZED FLORALS

- Hein Kaiser

After winter's lull, fashion is expected to up the ante and the volume. It's bold, it shows a lot of skin and it's all about demanding attention.

Powder pink, tangerine, emerald and mint are just some of the hues you can expect to see as the soft neutrals and minimalism of years past give way to a yell or two. "Colour has taken the lead," said stylist and trend analyst Lynne McMaster.

"It is not just about brightness; it is about intent. These are choices people are making to be seen."

The return of animal prints is part of the same conversation. Leopard, tiger and snake are everywhere. According to W Magazine, bold patterns are on the up and up going into early spring.

But it is not just jungle-inspired motifs. Vintage food branding is making its way onto summer shirts and tees. Think Big Blue, think how squishy toys have become branded with food.

"Food in fashion is still trending," said Ashwin Daniels, buyer and trend analyst at The Fix.