Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine December Issue 2018 | Page 71

DIRECTIONS BY
Hermes
Chanel
Loewe
Bicycle Shorts for All
Miu Miu
S
tarting off as an extremely short version of shorts, the trend of shorts in almost every kind of ensemble took a turn
of gradation as bicycle shorts are now here to stay. The sudden influx of these knee-length fitted shorts was not
just limited to casual attires and athleisure as per convention as it was seen in occasion, outdoor, even formal attires
this season.
A more elevated approach taken for the trend were crisp tailored shorts coordinated with jacket in plaids, tweeds, rexine
and cargo materials with utility pockets. Coordinated sets in prints or solids were also present in significant numbers.
Christian Dior
CHLOÉ
Stella McCartney
Paco Rabanne
The Net Effect
Situationist
V
acation culture has imbibed itself in the lifestyle of most of the consumer base to escape the corporate reality even
if it is through clothing. The ’80s hippie style peeped through the collections in the form of abundance of yarn
manipulations – fishnets, crochets and cut yarn layers. This ‘net’ effect was achieved using a plethora of techniques such
as simple knotting, crochet knitting and effective use of cut-outs in floral motifs.
Alexander McQueen
The layering of several net fabrics from dense to loose knits was a recurring characteristic creating outfits. In fact, Maria
Grazia Chiuri presented several such garments for Dior, where she extended a mere fishnet into a high-cut dress with
fringed hems.
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