Apparel Online India Magazine April 1st Issue 2019 | Page 30

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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
became 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.
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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.