REPORT
Here's what you need to
wear, according to PFDC
Sunsilk Fashion Week
A
s PSFW wrapped up on Sunday, we were left
feeling a little impassive. It certainly wasn't the
best we've seen and even trend-spotting proved
to be a challenge. That being said, it doesn't mean fashion week didn't have its shining moments. Gear up for
spring/summer with these eight top trends, hot off the
runway.
1) White sneakers aren't going anywhere
If there was one normcore trend that was on top of the
footwear ladder last year, it would be the white sneaker.
While the basic silhouette undoubtedly reigned supreme
in 2015, we were at a crossroads recently; has the shoe
peaked and is it moving towards decline? Well, don't
toss away your white kicks just yet. It seems like even
the ladies on the ramp have traded in their stiletto kitten
heels for this versatile and comfortable alternative.
2) It's all about sporty wear
Never thought I'd say this but some of the best looks
from fashion week were the ones that screamed luxe
athleisure; fresh ensembles included embellished
sweatshirts, jogger pants and bottoms with signature
tracksuit stripes running down the sides, often coupled
with florals. Every time you see a model strutting down
the ramp, you inherently wonder what that outfit would
look like, rooted in practical life. These easy, breezy
pieces were definitely worthy of being plucked off the
runway without carrying too much of a risk — this is what
luxury prêt is all about.
3) Matchy separates aren't just for grandmas
For as long as I can remember, an unspoken but legitimate style rule existed that being too matchy-matchy
was a giant fashion faux pas. However, for the past couple of years, fashion has taken a distinctive turn; a new
emphasis has been placed on the basics, and for the
first time in a while, even the designers on the runway
have started to lean towards fuss-free subtlety, much
like the streets. One such trend to emerge is that of coordinated separates. It's an easy way to look instantly
more put-together and polished and basically stock your
closet with three outfits in one.
4) Yellow, yellow...
I know, I know, most of us have an innate aversion to
the colour yellow. Granted. it's not the most effortless
hue to pull off but some of the most punctuating pieces
at PSFW ranged from laser lemon and Minion yellow
to marigold. It's bold, it's daring and it's sure to make
you stand out, not to mention colour specialists have
deemed it symbolises happiness, new beginnings and
clarity. Just try not to go overboard, we don't want to end
up looking like Big Bird.
5) Culottes are here to stay
The gauncho-style pants initially invited a lot of hate but
they've managed to win most sartorial aficionados over.
The wide-legged cropped pieces that hit from below the
knee but well above the ankle are personal faves but
longer, floor-hitting ones were clearly the hippest new
but not so new kid on the block as fashion week saw
multiple incarnations of the modern-day gauncho. It certainly helps that they have a feminist backstory: women's culottes first appeared when Victorian ladies got
active. Initially known as "split" or "divided skirts", their
two-legged nature was concealed by ruffles or panels,
but gave women the freedom to ride bikes and horses
properly. There you go, fashion with a noble history.
6) Go retro or go home
Like I always say, bring back the '70s, the era of free love
and positive vibes! With big names like Feeha Jamshed
and Nomi Ansari taking the road less travelled, ev