Apparel Online India Magazine April 2nd Issue 2018 | Page 32

DIRECTIONS BY
Affair with the Orient
Dries Van Noten
Marni
Etro
Gucci
Haider Ackermann-
O
riental 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
F
or 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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Richard Quinn