DIRECTIONS BY
ORNAMENTAL APPLIQUE PATCHWORK
FRINGE EFFECT
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elicately constructed chiffon
and sheer dresses infused
with laser cut appliqué motifs
introduced a fanciful vibe to 2D
renderings. Designers and high-
fashion brands alike, stirred up
whimsical vibes by featuring the
richness of the embroideries and
patches over fine materials such
as velour, fur, leather and even
suede.
long with the ’80s, the ’70s
also managed to find their
way into this year’s collections in
the form of fringes, which continue
to re-invent themselves season
after season.Tiered and layered
over dresses, serving as trims on
the hemlines of coats, jackets and
skirts or serving as details over
sleeves and accessories such as
bags – the fringe might as well be
one of the main details apart from
ruffles and frills to make a strong
case for Fall/Winter 2017-18.
In some cases, the fringe took on
a more delicate and feminine twist
appearing all-over dresses and
adding a roaring Twenties spin to
them.
Everyday fabrics such as denims
and knit sweaters were adorned
with embellished versions
of motifs that sat well with
both feminine and masculine
silhouettes.
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