Sports Luxe blog post

Sports Luxe really is a gift that keeps on giving. The trend saturated the runways of Spring Summer 12 during the London 2012 Olympics and now, thanks to New York designers Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim and Donna Karan, it’s back again with a vengeance for Spring Summer 13.

The Sports Luxe trend is more minimalist and paired-back in its second coming. Think slouchy trousers, zips, mesh bodies and sheer sweaters. 

Top Tips:

For a bang-on-trend outfit perfect for a night on the town, team a pair of slouchy track bottoms with killer heels and a flattering lycra leotard for a feminine yet sporty silhouette.

For a dressed up daytime look, pair a tailored pencil skirt with a boxy sweater, cut out heels and a leather cap.

If it’s a more casual approach to the trend you’re after, then work a pair of leather drawstring shorts with a smart blazer, a leather backpack and your favourite sneaks. 

The trick is to style contrasting, sports-inspired separates and dressed up accessories into one game-changing outfit to ensure you’re more fash-pack than running track.

Check out fashion’s favourites Cara Delevingne, Rita Ora and Rihanna for a real lesson in how to work the sports luxe trend. 

Hattie Broom

AW12 Trend pieces for USED.

Psst! Wanna know a secret? Go on then, ‘cause you asked so nicely. 

USED have sourced some of the most fabulous pieces for this season to ensure you're on top of all the AW12 trends without having to fork out anywhere near those couture prices. Mr. Lagerfield could learn a thing or two from us. 

Trend Number 1; Wine Notes. What’s better than burying yourself in a glass (cough-bottle-cough) of your favourite glass of vino rouge? DRESSING yourself in the good stuff. Well not literally, but this season one of the key trends straight off the catwalk is the colours of the vineyard. It’s now totally acceptable to be a wineo. Hooray! Head-to-toe was the favoured approach to the trend on the catwalks of Alexander Wang and Versace, but if you’re not brave enough for that just yet, try this gorgeous two-tone red sheer shirt. And at just £12, you’ll have enough extra pennies to buy that bottle of red you need oh-so-bad on this grey Friday afternoon. We won’t tell if you don’t.

Trend Number 2; The Dark Arts. Think the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Givenchy, Versace and Alexander Wang all celebrated the sexy and strong look of leather for AW12. The more belts, buckles and studs the better. It’s fierce, it’s feisty and my word is it fashionable. This leather-look mac is the perfect way to conquer the trend at a fraction of the Givenchy et. al. prices. Pop up the collar, team with black leather biker boots and douse those lips in sexy red lippy. There’s a new girl in town. You’d better watch out!

H. x