Givenchy, Christopher Shannon; Fall Winter 2012-13, See by Chloe Spring Summer 2012The denim specialist trend forecasters Trendstop.com say that bold, block statement stripes translate to denim for a Prison Break look.
Broad-band horizontal stripes featured on the Fall/Winter 2012 runways for both men’s and womenswear, across knits and wovens. Now the bold stripe translates to denim, and is executed tone on tone for a touch of prison utility. The look works well on denim shirts, and directional denim shirt derivatives. For less utility, the stripe works as a thick optic contrast in horizontal or vertical for a slimming effect on the leg. Simple sports inspired shapes are also updated for Fall 2013 in denim. Contrast navy and sky blue stripes are cut across the body and onto the sleeve on a woven polo shirt in heavy chambray, alternatively a crew neck T has a deconstructed feel with raw edge indigo and stone washed stripes. For women, a gradient stripe effect on a simple T-shift gives denim a smart chic feel.
From left: Christopher Shannon Fall Winter 2012-13, Topman, Asos; Spring 2012 
From left: Cheap Monday Spring 2012, Milan Street Style, Topshop Spring 2012Visit Trendstop.com for Spring/Summer 2013 Trade Show sellers and Fall/Winter 2013-14 Denim Forecasts. Download the free Trendstop TrendTracker App for the iPad or your smartphone for daily trend snapshots.
