Retro Styles Will Translate to Mass Market in 2012

A leading retail trend consultant has predicted a renaissance for 1920s and 1950s fashions next year, while a WWD report suggests a surge of candy colors.

A recent report by The Associated Press via The Daily Mail looks at how runway looks will be translated for high street consumers in 2012.

According to Catherine Moellering, executive vice president of fashion and retail trend consultants Tobe Report, consumers can expect to see "exotic safari looks, candy colors, flattering 50s-style dresses and touches from the 20s" next year, with this being particularly prominent thanks to the release of Baz Luhrmann's movie adaptation of 1925 novel The Great Gatsby.

1920s-themed pieces such as drop waists, beaded chiffon dresses, cloche hats and waistcoats were prominent features in Spring/Summer 12 collections from labels such as Etro, Gucci and Ralph Lauren. Meanwhile, fashion houses such as Prada evoked 1950s Hollywood glamour via Marilyn Monroe-inspired pleats and pin-up style polka-dot bikinis