We’re all familiar with the dreaded Berlin winter. It’s grey, cold and long. Very, very long. It might still be too soon to start talking about spring, but all the sun we’ve been having lately is giving us hope for warmer days ahead. I have been making the most of the lovely sunshine to venture outside into the big, wide world! Donning my pea coat, scarf and sunglasses, I headed over to BIKINI BERLIN to find inspiration from the upcoming springtime fashions and trends.

Had enough of grey and black? Vibrant colours are leading the way this spring and officially bidding farewell to the gloomy winter hues. If you still have last season’s colour blocking items hidden away in your wardrobe, it’s time to get them out of hibernation as dominant colours like yellow, green and red are leading the way this spring. (See: American Vintage)

The pastel fans among us have reason to celebrate again this season. Whether combining individual pieces or worn as an all-over look, delicate pink, pistachio green and baby blue are heralding in the new season and for the men especially, pastel tones are set to be a real wardrobe staple. (See: Scotch & Soda)

One of the most wearable trends this spring? Stripes. In all variations. Whether narrow or wide, horizontal or vertical, multi-coloured or monochrome: stripes are still very much on trend and can be spotted on the streets of Milan, Paris, London or New York in all possible variations and combinations. (See: AM+ and Samsoe & Samsoe) 

But what’s a perfect outfit without the matching accessory? Protect your eyes from the sun’s intense rays with a new pair of sunglasses. (See: Mykita) 

I, for one, am really looking forward to the new season and I can’t wait to see which trends will establish themselves here. Whatever happens though, my pastel chinos are ready and waiting!