Apparel Online India Magazine July 1st Issue 2018 | Page 28

DIRECTIONS BY
Tailoring Thrust
Tailoring is back on the rise as
a greater focus is being put on
tailoring, structure and fabrics. A
fresh return of double-breasted
jackets and refined silhouettes
as well as novelty-striped
deconstructed jackets, pants
and shirts are in an upsurge for
the warmer months.
Sartorial styles still reign with
soft jackets, pleated trousers
and an addition of volume in
silhouettes.
Seeing Through
The outdoor-inspired activewear
segment continues to drive in a lot of
demand. Technical fabric innovations
in the outerwear category and
utilitarian details prove to be a big
hit for Spring/Summer 2019.
Raincoat-inspired styles in a
combination of silk and nylon,
washed bomber jackets, and
transparent layers are trending.
There is a shift towards a more
minimal and refined approach to
design and technical fabrics as well
as performance properties such as
water-repellency, wind breaking and
weather proofing.
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