Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine Magazine May 2018 | Page 66

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Affair with the Orient

Dries Van Noten Marni Etro Gucci Haider Ackermann-

Oriental influences creeped in on multiple collections across a range of garments varying from bombers, skirts, kimono-influenced jackets, windcheaters, robes, and even Chinese collared shirts.

Fabrics such as silk, satin and other luxe materials ornamented with lush embroidery or exquisite prints inspired by the Far East highlighted Chinese artistry and techniques.

Moody Florals

Anteprima Antonio Marras Badgley Mischka- Michael Kors Richard Quinn

For starters, florals can’ t necessarily be labelled as the new-kid-on-the-block when it comes to prints, but what makes these stand out this season is the fact that this time around, florals venture out of their confined summery territory to exude femininity on to the darker side of the Fall / Winter season.

Designers and high fashion brands both are pulling out all the stops for head-to-toe looks by introducing bold, oversized florals in varying sizes in moodier tones as compared to their Spring / Summer counterparts, placed against a solid black background.
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