Fashion Trends 2012 – while the year has only just begun, it’s never too early to look at what trends are going to dominate the fashion industry this year. A smart way to forecast fashion trends 2012 is to take a look at the 2012 designer ready-to-wear collections that debuted earlier in 2011. This is a great way for getting in early on fashion trends and staying ahead of the pack. Take a look at some predicted fashion trends 2012 below.

1. Metallic Basics

Metallic really took off towards the end of 2011 and this look is set to continue into 2012. The emphasis this year, however, will be on metallic basics- think t-shirts, shorts, and trousers. To play down the ‘bling’ factor, stick to matte metallics and pair them with neutral palettes or khaki.