Apparel Online India Magazine August 2nd Issue 2018 | Page 34

DIRECTIONS BY
WRAP AROUND STYLES
O
riental influences have been doing the
rounds since the past two seasons now, as
we have disclosed in our past reports. Who said the
hourglass silhouette is only reserved for fairer sex?
As gender norms continue to get blurred,
designers introduce silhouettes that narrow down
towards the waist for today’s men.
Tailoring met kimono-style aesthetics, cinched
at the waist in wrap-around and belted versions
for men. Dolce & Gabbana and Maison Margiela
presented a new twist with shawl-collared pieces
belted at the waist.
AGAINST THE WIND
T
here has been a noticeable surge in
durable and high-tech materials since
the past few seasons owing to the success
enjoyed by nylon and PVC.
Designer and brands introduced a broad
assortment of weather-proof jackets ranging
from wind cheaters, water repellent jackets,
to stain resistant materials in a wide array of
silhouettes and sizes.
The colour palette ranges from see-through
and tinted transparent to brighter neons and
darker tones.
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