Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine May Issue 2019 | Page 62

Your Ankle Affair Insider Access to FALL/WINTER 2019 TRENDS T he shows have concluded, the reviews are out, the merchandise is all set for the grand debut, and the next thing to do is to put it all out there in one concise manner. Let us take a peep at the key trends that are set to float the boat in Fall/Winter 2019. Alexander McQueen Each season, certain references – either from a particular era, decade or political theme – come into the limelight, dictating the colour preferences, silhouettes and details, and fabric choices. But this time around, it was all a little over the place. Longchamp We saw a major influx of the ’80s – statement sleeves and retro metallics being revisited; a bit of the ’70s with the boho vibe and obsession with hats; the ’90s – and even the noughties ‘Street is King’ after all. Confusing, distracting, we agree, but that’s why we analysed and debated the trends worth considering for the next season, hoping to demarcate the pool of opinions seen on the runways. In the colour domain, purple, yellow and fiery orange are the three tones to consider, whilst beige and white pose as basics for various looks. In the outerwear category, capes are back – strong, mysterious and bold – we saw bright pops of pink at Chanel, leopard prints at Marc Jacobs and patched floral tiles at ODLR. Outerwear as a whole is longline, reaching the ankles, whilst quilted jackets get a remake with interesting variations of the ‘quilting’ – technique. Carolina Herrera Marc Jacobs T he season where grazing the floor becomes passé. On the feminine front, we have super slinky satin slip dresses making a comeback, along with wearable day options such as blouses and blazers. Skin show is in – but in a suggestive way – asymmetrical off-shoulder necklines, slashed and sliced cut-outs as well as one way cold shoulders are big. We are also taking a walk down the Renaissance period, with designers and brands revisiting square necklines, corsetry and sheer fabrics. Read on to know our insights on key fashion themes, colours, silhouettes, fabrics and details for the Fall/ Winter 2019 season. 62 Apparel Online Bangladesh | MAY 2019 | www.apparelresources.com Giambattista Valli Taking cue from the soaring popularity of ankle-length denim, ankle-grazing hems are the latest development in fashion. Dresses and skirts that skim the ankle are replacing midi-lengths and mini-lengths for the upcoming Fall/Winter season, as seen at Carolina Herrera, Alexander McQueen, Giambattista Valli and Brandon Maxwell.