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DIRECTIONS BY Borrowed From The Girls T he menswear fashion industry has evolved considerably in the past few seasons and there has been a noticeable change in the way designers and the public seem to react towards, and embrace the transition of menswear pieces from being overly boy-ish to subtly feminine. Alex Mullins Traditional gender stereotypes are challenged, giving way to a more gender-fluid approach this season, with a prevalence of softer silhouettes and an inclusion of details such as laces, silk and florals. A Cold Wall Liam Hodges ’90s Street Scene N ostalgia overpowers logic as an overload of throwback inspired designs, styles and details resurface for the approaching season. Edward Crutchley Vivienne Westwood GCDS Streetwear inspired designs featuring retro details and looks such as baggy silhouettes, slogan tees, windcheater jackets, oversized knit sweaters and puffer jackets take us back a decade to relive the ’90s classics – a defining moment for international fashion as it has come to be known today. Collaborations with vintage brands such as FILA, Coca- Cola, Pepsi and Esprit invoked a sense of Back-to- School vibes on the runways. Loverboy 40 Apparel Online India | JULY 1-15, 2017 | www.apparelresources.com Katie Eary