March 7, 2018
by Rachael Comeau
The 80’s trend continued throughout Milan Fashion Week, this time with a heavy focus on silhouette. Often accompanied by vibrant colors and voluminous shoulders, labels such as Jil Sander, Emilio Pucci, and Roberto Cavalli featured wide belts cinched at the waist in their most recent collections.
At Agnona, a show inspired by the 70’s and 80’s decades, featured wide leather belts worn at the waistline over relaxed, voluminous shapes. At Marni, designer Francesco Risso included wide leather belts with oversized buckles with brightly colored vinyl coats in his collection titled “Technoprimitivism.” Similar looks were featured at Fendi, with wide, checked belts on display over patent leather trench coats of the same pattern.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers incorporated this 80’s silhouette into their most recent collections.
September 27, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
London Fashion Week, generally speaking, took a slightly more gentle approach on the runway for spring 2018, compared to New York’s maximalist, brightly-colored collections from the previous week. Many trends aired on the side of dainty and romantic, and many designers kept the color palette reserved to pastel hues. One major breakout trend was the heavy use of ruffles, whether it be in a bold, daring look, or found within a classic, ultra-feminine dress. Designers like Christopher Kane, David Koma, and Molly Goddard all incorporated the trend into their most recent collections, each with a unique twist.
The most recent offering by Ashish was inspired by a gloomy, dark mood, that has encapsulated the designer in recent months, as well as the recent eclipse. Pieces featured phrases like “Good Mourning,” and “Rest in Peace,” and the collection included ruffled gowns in sequin detailing. David Koma‘s spring 2018 show was inspired by athletic wear, and fell more on the bold side with the inclusion of a black leather mini-dress and a statement ruffle detail.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers realized the ruffle trend in their spring 2018 collections.
March 6, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
As fashion month nears its end, the main statements made from designers this season are becoming increasingly evident. Daring trends and statement pieces have taken over the runways this Milan Fashion Week, and with that comes the use of sheer fabrics. The style is not particularly new, but designers have reinvented the bold look that will surely be everywhere this upcoming fall season. Designers like Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani all chose to include totally sheer pieces in their collections, each with an individual xtwist.
Alberta Ferretti showed sheer black pieces in her truly feminine collection inspired by Venice, while Arthur Arbesser included layered looks with transparent skirts, inspired by Berlin in the 1980’s. Anna Molinari of Blumarine stuck to the traditional look of the brand, exuding elegance with luxurious furs, chiffon gowns, and floral detailing. She showed sheer detailed dresses with black lace and fur collars.
Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for statement-making sheer looks slated for the upcoming fall season.
September 24, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
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Fendi
The Theme: It’s Technologically Correct
The Color Palette: Red,white, orange, blue, white, pink, orange and black
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: We are living in an age where technology is involved in absolutely everything, so it was only a matter of time until its influences started showing up in our clothes as well. Using laser cut technology, many of the sheer pieces featured a motif of falling flowers as well as geometric patterns cut into sharp corners on jackets, dresses, and skirts. These precisely cut pieces recalled grid patterns found in the digital world reinforcing the stated technological theme. Fendi’s signature fur showed up in the accessories adorning silver purses with bundles of multi-colored fuzzy options, showing that amidst all this change and technological innovation, there are some things, like a well-crafted fur, that can never be digitally replaced.
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The Show: Emporio Armani
The Theme: Ice for Spring
The Color Palette: Silver, blue, green, black, white, and pink
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: Icy pastels and florals appeared in every concoction imaginable, from wide leg pants to floaty cocktail dresses paired with iridescent silver tights, creating a show that exuded softness and femininity. One glittering mid-length dress floated in layers of chiffon stitched with silver flower petals created a sophisticated aesthetic, but still retains a youthful, albeit put-together, spirit.
