Open weaves, perforation, laser-cutting and mesh. In spring 2012, it’s time to marry sheer fabrics and cutaways for a different look that can be either sporty or wholly luxurious, depending on your take. Read on for the full trend report after the break. Season by season, we have seen the barely-there sheer fabrics dominate our wardrobes. The challenge, however, persists to make the outfit look polished rather than perverse, whether it’s by the means of a well-placed chiffon top or a sheer summer dress. This season, the strong marriage between two mainstream trends has given birth to the mesh fabric trend for spring 2012, also known as the perforated, modern cutout or open weaved trend.
Mesh can either be adapted as an alternative way to carry the sheer trend or be churned out of the sporty look for the season. This trend is more about the fabric than a particular outfit seen on the runway, for obvious reasons of course, but there’re more to it than you imagined. Continue reading after the jump to see how this fabric can act as a chameleon in your wardrobe for spring 2012.
Mesh Clothing Trend: What Is It
Mesh is best described as semi-perforated, somewhat sheer variety of fabric. Traditionally, it’s seen in sports jerseys, primarily due to its breathable, lightweight and comfort aspect. But of course, the fashion industry’s inspiration boundaries expand with every season.
The juxtaposition between American sportswear and mesh’s feminine silhouette for this season is worth noting, especially when the fabric has surrendered itself to high-end fashion designers. The fabric seems sporty, but when teamed with black lace and overlapped on silk, you’re most likely to shove sports bra and lycra aside. Its wearibility radar hits the ceiling when a mesh-detailed gown clashes with velvet and lace on the red carpet.
Acting as a distant cousin is the cutaway fashion trend that has had excellent attendance in the seasons gone by, but now its obvious elements have been altered. The missing panels of fabric are now veiled with netting, perforated leather, mesh or intricate
