DIRECTIONS BY
DENIMDREAM
KEY DENIM CONCEPTS
AND DRIVING FACTORS FOR THE
FALL / WINTER 2018-19 SEASON
Over a period of last three to four years , denim has evolved from a staple workwear essential to a more transitional piece of clothing . Recent seasons have seen details such as ruffled trims , worn-out textures , embellished surfaces , and dramatic silhouettes replace the long sitting skinny jeans market .
It is safe to now say that skinny jeans are losing their market share after enjoying a good 10-year long commercial stronghold . Tonal skin fit jeans are being replaced by cropped and flared versions that are pronounced with ornamental patchwork and utilitarian details .
Another trend to take into consideration here is the extremely viable denim-on-denim look , which never really goes away from the fashion scene , but which saw a major revival in the previous season by experimentation on casual , daywear styles and more sombre , power suiting inspired looks .
There is a demand in the market for more transitional pieces and both designers and brands alike , are paying heed to this gap by introducing styles that can seamlessly evolve from workwear to daywear to nightwear , as the situation suggests .
With the menswear and womenswear shows past us , Team FFT has rounded up some of the directional trends under the denim category , focusing on the silhouettes , techniques and treatments being given to this versatile fabric for the upcoming Fall / Winter 2018-19 season .
68 Apparel Online Bangladesh | JUNE 2018 | www . apparelresources . com