Knit on fire: trend in Panama's weather

Panama's unique rain forest/tropical climate directly influences the fashion and clothing that people can wear, as we need materials and fabrics that can be worn comfortably in the heat and humidity as well as when we enter the freezing air conditioning which is also so typical here as a respite from the heat.

In the spirit of versatile clothing and having our wardrobes packed with pieces that can be worn in all seasons we have spotted a new trend in the International fashion scene, where winter pieces are gliding into the summer months and therefore could be a perfect solution to the Panama heat/freeze combination of inside and outside dramatic temperature changes, as well as the transition into our Winter months.  

Cable knits are entering the limelight as a summer fashion statement. The thought of wearing sweaters in the tropical heat may not immediately spring to mind, but cable knits are offering a less 'oven-like' and more 'chic' look. It doesn't matter if you get these pieces from your grandma (the more retro, the more cool you look in our opinion) or from the latest store collections, just make sure you introduce your wardrobe to these classic season must-haves. Cable knits are not necessarily worn to make you feel cosy and warm, but these will make you want to reveal more skin.

Isabel Marant

Trend Report - Spring 2012

Every season in fashion serves up a variety of new trends to try and experiment with, and this spring they are very wearable. From prints that make a strong statement to new brights color combinations, discover new ideas for your outfits for this upcoming season.

Sophie Theallet, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger

Color Blocking
Bold bright colors can make a simple outfit look more glamorous. It's best to combine a maximum of 3 colors to really workt this trend.

Cole Haan "Alisa" Oxford

Colorful Oxford Shoes
Casual looking and classy at the same time (the ultimate 'smart/casual'), these shoes can enhance your spring look by wearing them in unusual colors, and they can also create a color block, which you could use as one of your 3 a day!