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Feature | 10 Top Buyers Recommend Their Spring/Summer 2012 Styles!

FASHION / WOMEN

February 4, 2015

Feature | 10 Top Buyers Recommend Their Spring/Summer 2012 Styles!

What trends are the discerning buyers from leading stores, who are driving fashion, focusing on this season? We asked them to create their must-have looks and share their styling tips. Complete your spring and summer wardrobe plan here.

Photographs by JAMANDFIX

Realization by NAKAMURA Akiko

INTERNATIONAL GALLERY BEAMS

INTERNATIONAL GALLERY BEAMS

Tamaki Maruyama, MD and Chief Buyer at INTERNATIONAL GALLERY BEAMS, recommends "styles that incorporate sheer items, like see-through fabrics." She shared how to add accents with accessories to avoid a washed-out look.

Isetan Shinjuku

Isetan Shinjuku

"I want to incorporate subtle volume, like pleats, or details with color and material contrasts into clean, simple styling," says Yukiko Sudo, Buyer at Isetan Shinjuku's International Designers. Here, she presents a minimal, modern look.

SUPER A MARKET

SUPER A MARKET

Kotomi Oshiro, Buyer at SUPER A MARKET, favors "color mix" coordinates. "Even items that are strong on their own can be easily incorporated into styling by pairing them with soft colors or patterns."

Ron Herman

"My top recommendation this season is looks that feature vivid colors as the main focus, like something from a childhood dream," says Yukari Negishi, Buyer at Ron Herman. To avoid an 80s vibe, the key is to keep it extremely simple and pair with high-quality accessories.

ESTNATION

Yukari Okutani, Buyer at ESTNATION, is drawn to "urban resort." She proposes a sophisticated style that balances a relaxed feel with structured materials and bold gold accessories.

Adam et Ropé

"Imagine seaside towns in Italy or France. Based on pants styles, I recommend a chic and elegant look with clean colors and delicate textures," says Chiaki Takahashi, Buyer at Adam et Ropé. Her theme is "White & Breeze."

Drawer

"Pair relaxed, wide work pants with resort-style accessories this season. Green accessories are particularly appealing right now," comments Yuko Kawahara, Buyer at Drawer. Hats and wedge sandals are also must-haves.

BARNEYS NEW YORK

Haru Suzuki, Fashion Merchandiser at BARNEYS NEW YORK, recommends "styles that are sophisticated but not overly edgy." She advocates for a relaxed, unforced look she calls 'Cutting Loose.'

STRASBURGO

"New approaches to futuristic taste, like natural materials with neon colors, or sporty details with high-quality cotton, are refreshing," says Hono Uehara, Creative Director at STRASBURGO. She presents looks that are futuristic yet wearable.

RESTIR

Maiko Shibata, Director at RESTIR, recommends "vintage style." The key to a chic, seasonal look is to pair a vividly printed dress with a pop-colored belt and finish with nude pumps.