Apparel Online India Magazine May 1st Issue 2018 | Page 32

DIRECTIONS BY
RUCHING
The technique started gaining
momentum from last few
seasons with Donatella Versace,
Simon Porte Jacquemus and
Phillip Lim among others,
re-introducing it in their
collections.
Designers and brands are
reinstating slinkiness with body-
flattering, ruched detailing that
is not limited to only being
incorporated over dresses and
tops.
Adeam
Alberta Ferretti
This winter, the ruching
technique is showing up
everywhere from skirts to
sleeves, and also serves as a
textural detail in some cases.
Emilio Pucci
FRAYING/
SHREDDING
The popular relaxed appeal
is being enhanced with
textural elements at play for
Fall/Winter 2018. The soft-wash,
care-worn feel of mid-blue
and bleached-out denims are
heightened with fraying and
shredding techniques selectively
applied to collars and hemlines.
Detailing of lighter hued edges
set alongside contrast elements
highlight utilitarian silhouettes.
Key pieces include shirts, jeans
and denim jackets.
Marni
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