A Closer Look at Spree Men’s and Women's Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection

Spree presented their Autumn/Winter 2016 (AW16) collection on Wednesday, 2 March 2016. Today we take a closer look at both the men’s and women’s collection which is now available online.

For the Ladies:

The women’s collection has everything you would expect to see in an Autumn/Winter offering – cosy knitwear, blanket wraps, ankle boots, and those ultra-fluffy, faux fur jackets. Leading with ‘boho’ styles, Seventies trends and contemporary shapes, the Spree AW16 collection is full to the brim with amazing coats and glamorous maxi dresses.  Familiar shapes get a retro twist in shades of mustard, deep jewel greens and moody maroons, while details come from fringing on skirts and boots and lacing on necklines.

For the Gents:

The men’s collection all about ‘athleisure’ - infusing your active-wear with just the right amount of sharp tailoring and modern cool. Spree has all the essential items for the AW16 season including soft bomber jackets, joggers, chinos and slick sweaters to name a few.

Camo, Distressed Denim and Dope Sneakers

On Wednesday, 2 March 2016, I attended the SpreeAutumn/Winter Collection Preview for 2016. The event was well attended and guests included celebrities, influencers and fashion journalists to name a few. It was great to see what Spree has to offer for the A/W2016 season. It was also cool to see that the ‘athleisure’ trend continues from Spring/Summer into Autumn/Winter!

For the event, I decided to stick to the ‘athleisure’ trend and wore:

• A Camoflauge Shirt by GAP;
• Distressed Demin by Topman; and
• Dope Sneakers by PUMA.

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Spree Presents Their Amazing Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection and Introduces david by David Tlale in Johannesburg

On Wednesday - 2 March 2016 - Spree.co.za, SA’s leading online fashion retailer, invited a fashionable Johannesburg crowd to the launch of their Autumn/Winter 2016 (AW2016) Collection at the trendy Tin Factory in Kramerville, Sandton. The event also saw the highly anticipated unveiling of the david by David Tlale collection, Spree’s latest high profile fashion collaboration.

The Tin Factory provided a striking urban backdrop for a perfectly choreographed fashion experience, with models styled in the hottest pieces from the AW2016 collection. Fashion Producer Deon Redman and Spree’s Fashion Director, Chris Viljoen, worked their magic, opting for a lineshow style event with models posing on a raised platform, rather than a traditional runway show.

The hashtag for the event #SPREEAW2016 was soon trending as guests formed a paparazzi style crowd around the fashion installation – testament to the impact of this impressive fashion experience which allowed guests to interact with Spree’s collection in a meaningful way.

The event saw Johannesburg’s fashion royalty out in force, with David Tlale presenting his new collection to an adoring audience. “As our first fashion event in Johannesburg, we wanted to ensure we made a serious impact – and we believe last night’s fashion experience offered guests a high energy way to view our AW2016 collection and the new exclusive david by David Tlale collection. The feedback so far has been incredible!” comments Chris Viljoen, Spree’s Fashion Director.

Head over to Spree.co.za to shop both the AW2016 collection and the david by David Tlale collection!

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo 

Lookbook: Spree Spring/Summer 2014 - Men

Lookbook: Spree Spring/Summer 2014 - Ladies

Spree Spring/Summer 2014

On Thursday 11 September Spree.co.za, SA’s leading online fashion retailer, hosted their eagerly awaited Spring / Summer Lookboard 2014 event at the stylish Brundyn Gallery in Cape Town.

The event saw SA fashion royalty out in force and included media, well-known celebrities and Spree Boutique designers Marianne Fassler, Malcolm KLûK, Christiaan Gabriël du Toit, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Thula Sindi all in attendance.  Spree’s designer platform Spree Boutique was also launched at the Lookboard event. Spree Boutique aims to showcase the incredible quality of design that can be found locally.

“At Spree we always opt for a new way of doing things. By inviting our guests to a curated Lookboard-styled event we offered a ‘Spree’ perspective on the 2014 summer trends,” comments Viljoen.

According to Chris Viljoen (Spree’s Fashion Director), consumers should look out for the following trends this season:

• Florals. We are obsessed with flowers in every shape and form, and on everything from dresses to separates.
• Art Inspired Prints. We love bold brushstrokes, paint splatters and anything reminiscent of an artists studio on our clothes this season.
• The Tropical Holiday. Jungle motifs, large leaves and anything Tropicana serves as a retro look book this season, with an emphasis on our favourite colour green.
• The ‘ugly’ shoe. For the first time comfortable shoe trends are all rage. Stilettos have been replaced by sliders this season. 
• Matchy matchy. Match your tops to your bottoms this season to amplify your separates. 

Spring/Summer menswear trends:

• Blues. From cobalt, indigo, ink all the way to light blue is definitely the colour you want to wear this summer.
• Shorts. Shorts are back in a big way. We advise you to invest in pleats.
• Tropical. Everything from micro dots to Hawaiian motifs and dark flowers.
• Colourblocking. Whether it be colourblocking, texture blocking or panel blocking its definitely something worth investing in this season.
• Street Active. Sportswear has been taken to the streets. Think gym staples like sneakers paired with your trusty chinos.

Visit www.spree.co.za to shop the spring/summer 2014 collection and also to see their beautiful editorial-style lookbooks, fashion stories and the Spree Journal.

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo