The article is about the old season’s trends. Read about the latest fall 2013 fashion trends for women here.

Bold colours

Still no signs of fading as statement-making colours are a fabulous new season choice. This especially applies to coats which came in a rainbow of shades, from tomato red to gold and deep violet. No more black and gray for fall? I’m in!

Fall 2011 Winter 2012 collections: Alberta Ferretti, Burberry Prorsum

Mod fashion

In fall 2011 winter 2012 designers looked to the 1960s, specifically the decade’s Mod styles. The era’s hallmarks, from boxy silhouettes, Peter Pan collars, to knee-high boots, patent shifts, pastel shades, and A-line coats, all made an appearance.

Fall 2011 Winter 2012 collections: Bottega Veneta, Prada

Sweater dressing

A power jumper is having its moment in fall 2011. A relaxed, oversized fit extends past hip while eye-catching prints and colours create the fashionable OTT style. Wear it to jeans, a skirt or a dress as it’s slouchy silhouette goes with everything you like!

Fall 2011 Winter 2012 collections: Blumarine, DKNY

Prints

The use of bold mixed prints was adopted from the recent seasons. In fall 2011 winter 2012, the craze was started off with energetic dose of bright geometric patterns, plaid and the peppy polka dot. Day or night, prints are always en vogue.

Fall 2011 Winter 2012 collections: Libertine, Dolce & Gabbana

Liquid metallics

The season’s best looks dripped with liquid shine resulting in graceful and glamorous ensembles. They came in the familiar form of cocktail dresses that combine comfortable wear and eye-catching look but also in some other, unexpected forms.

Fall 2011 Winter 2012 collections: Haider Ackermann, Gianfranco Ferré

Wild nature

One day turn into a sexy Pocahontas thanks to Apache patterns, ponchos, and fringing, then go for a wild Cowgirl style in denim, western hat, and snakeskin shoes, and in the end choose your favourite animal and try look like it. Is it a zebra or a polar bear?

Fall 2011 Winter 2012 collections: Dsquared2, Isabel Marant