Harrods brings you an A - Z of designers, styles and trends to watch out for on the catwalks and in stores for 2012. Are you rocking neon or embracing the prominent eyebrow? You could be ahead of trend this year!!

2. A is
for...
Azzaro
Emma Stone, we salute your exquisite taste. This chic Parisian label is set to shine this
season with its seductive eveningwear. Oscars red carpet, you have been warned.

3. B is for...
Block Colour
Block colour is a key trend for 2012, as seen across the
catwalk, and in the Brian Atwood range.

4. C is for...
Chloe
Chloé was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian-born Parisienne with a
bohemian spirit. Rejecting the stiff formality of 1950s fashion, Aghion created
soft, body-conscious clothes from fine fabrics and christened the collections "luxury
prêt-à-porter.“
Shop Chloé at Harrods.

5. D is for...Dapper
Five trends to fast track into a dapper Spring.
City Blues: the shade of the moment and smart too.
Optique Black and White: classic yet striking.
New Safari: blend khaki shades in sharp shapes.
Hot Hues: nice and spicy and will liven up your look.
Neo Biker: swarthy but chic too; think plenty of leather jackets.

6. E is for...
Eyebrows
Setting the catwalks by
storm, eyebrows are the latest trend
to be embraced. Whether strong
and stormy or diamond
encrusted, there is a brow look for
you.

7. F is
for...
Foulard
Definition: A foulard is a lightweight fabric, either twill or plain-woven, made of silk or
a mix of silk and cotton. Foulards usually have a small printed design of various
colours. Foulard can also refer by metonymy to articles of clothing, such as scarves and
neckties, made from this fabric, and designers like Alexander McQueen feature them
heavily in their collections.
Shop Alexander McQueen at Harrods.

8. G is for...
Gatsby
Glamour
Drop waists, flapper frills, Art Deco lines -
it can only be the 1920s, the decade
fashion is falling for BIG TIME this
season.
You can blame it all on The Great Gatsby,
as the remake starring Leonardo DiCaprio
and Carey Mulligan hits our screens.
See Etro for the fashion master class.

9. H is for...
Hardy Amies
Dressmaker to the Queen for 50 years and a venerable
Savile Row tailor, British designer Sir Hardy Amies was
one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century.
Now encapsulated in a menswear ready-to-wear line, the
spirit of Amies lives on through razor sharp tailoring paired
with dandyish touches. From fine tweed jackets to
luxuriously cut suits, the quintessential English touch of
this British label makes it a winning choice for the dapper
and the debonair.

10. I is for...
Iron Lady
Meryl Streep as
Maggie Thatcher?
Pussy bows are going
to be a big hit in
2012, recreating the
style of the Iron Lady.

11. J is for...
J Brand
From slouchy, vintage-wash denims for him to coloured
blocked skinnies or retro flares for her, American label J
Brand is renowned for its Americana-cool collection.
Launched in 2005 by co-founders Jeff Rudes and Susie
Crippen, J Brand delivers classic, sophisticated denim that
focus on fit, with styles that stand the test of time, including
the coveted Houlihan.
Shop J Brand at Harrods.

12. K is for...
Designer Kids
Kids are set to steal the spotlight courtesy of
the most stylish childrenswear to date.
With brands like Paul Smith and Burberry
investing in their designer kids line, there has
never been a more fashionable time to be a
child...

13. L is for...
Lace
You know a trend is going to be big when you see it on
bags, shoes and even jewellery. As Monica Vinader's
earrings demonstrate, fashion has fallen for lace in all its
intricate finery. Moving onto pastels and whites for
Spring, no other fabric says feminine delicacy quite as well.

14. M is for... Maxis
They say you can't keep a good trend down, and the maxi - otherwise known as the
most indestructible look of the last three seasons - shows absolutely no signs of
abating.

15. N is for...Neon
Neon is bold, bright and brazen -
just why we love it. Add zesty
accessories if the full-on look isn't
for you.

16. O is for...
Charlotte Olympia
Whether silk-satin
pumps, slinky slingbacks or
quirky flats, footwear label
Charlotte Olympia is your
shortcut to the ultimate in
party feet. Launched in 2007
by half-Brazilian, half-English
designer Charlotte
Olympia, the
namesake, London-based
brand is renowned for its
coveted collection of old
Hollywood-inspired shoes, all
complete with a signature gold
spider web on the sole.

17. P is for...
Pastels
On the other side of the
colour divide sits pastels -
pretty, painterly and the
perfect antidote to neons.
Picture a 1950s diner laden
with sherbet shades -
pistachio, sky blue and rose -
and voilà your inspiration.

18. Q is for...
Quintessentially
British
Wasp waists, prim hair and one hell of a
steely demeanour, the Queen is one of the
country's most powerful fashion icons.
Channel her style in the Jubilee year with
brands such as Antonio Berardi, MaxMara
and Jaeger.

19. R is for...
Retro Hair
Pin curls, coiffured quiffs, beehives - retro hair is back, and
why not, when your up do can make such an important impact
on your overall look. Hairspray at the ready.

20. S is for...
Sports
As the Olympics hit London, expect
a wave of sports-inspired fashion:
athletic shapes, streamlined
structures and the chicest of go
faster stripes. See Chloé, Herve
Leger and Michael Kors.

21. T is for...
Trainers
The weekend footwear of choice for men, hi-tops haven't
been this big since the days of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh
Prince.

22. U is for...
Upscale
Would you like to go large madam? Yes please, is fashion's answer this season when
it comes to the humble clutch. Stepping out of the shadow (and finally allowing
women everywhere to take their iPhone, Blackberry and wallet out with them) these
big beauties are here to stay.

23. V is for...
Very Precious
No one said fine jewellery couldn't come with a big personality. This season, diamonds
adorn everything from flowers to birds and butterflies - see harrods.com newcomer AS29
for proof.

24. Who doesn't want
leg-lengthening
heels? Suffering for
beauty is one
thing, but
temporarily
crippling oneself for
the sake of a few
inches challenges
even the most die-
hard fashion fans.
Step forward the
wedge:
comfortable, lofty
W is for... and fashion forward.
Amen.
Wedges

25. X is for...
X-Ray
Ever been embarrassed over a
greying bra strap? Well this
season, there's no shame in
showing your smalls. Whether
updating your underwear drawer
with a shot of neon from Mimi
Holliday, or opting for some
serious Valentine's Day
glamour, it's all about what's
underneath.
Shop Mimi Holliday at Harrods

26. Chris Martin, did this have
Y is for... anything to do with you? Not
only a song made popular by
the British band Coldplay but
Yellow also the colour of the season.
Pair like Nicole Farhi (above)
with bright red lips to prevent
the colour from washing you
out.
Shop Nicole Fahri at Harrods

27. Z is for...
Zoe Karssen
The poster child label for easy-to-wear
rock’n’roll flair, Zoe Karssen’s hand-painted
black statement prints on white tees ooze
hipster chic. Launched in 2009, the label’s
playful and irresistibly understated designs
feature tongue-in-cheek slogans such as live
fast because it won’t last and girls say yes to
boys who say no. Citing style icons Kate
Moss, Blondie and Marilyn Monroe as
muses, the collection delivers a healthy
injection of super-cool “I just threw this on”
ennui to any outfit.

28. Thank you