Fashion trends spring-summer 2016 combine practicality and romanticism, bright expressive shapes and subtle movement of the lightest fabrics of dresses and skirts, the impenetrable severity of leather tops with the transparency of summer tunics with recognizable ethnic motifs or Victorian-style blouses. We present the 20 main spring-summer 2016 trends that were presented on the catwalk.
Boudoir style: chemise dresses and pajama suits
Ermanno Scervino, Céline, Givenchy, Calvin Klein Collection
Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Vally, MSGM, Adam Selman
As soon as spring comes, you want to quickly throw off the weight of warm clothes, switching to light dresses and sundresses. Silk dresses with lace inserts look like they are meant for the bedroom, but designers suggest wearing them for a special occasion. for example, for an evening out, throw on a classic trench coat on top.
Suits with prints that resemble homemade pajamas also look no less bold. You can wear them both in everyday life and go to a party in this outfit, not forgetting to take with you a stylish soft or flat clutch.
Summer Casual Jumpsuits
Chloé, Ermanno Scervino, Louis Vuitton, Frame Denim
There are fewer and fewer classic silhouettes, elegant jumpsuits that were previously offered as a replacement for an evening dress. There are more and more simple overalls in everyday style, which were once part of the special wardrobe of workers and pregnant women - due to their extreme convenience.
Transparent dresses
Osman, Issa, Anna Sui, Alexander McQueen
A sheer dress for summer can come in almost any fashionable color, but it's surprising how black has taken over the catwalks this season. Midi or maxi to the floor, evening dresses, casual ones, in the form of summer tunics with dropped shoulders - all these are possible types of black transparent dresses that are in fashion in 2016.
The transparency of dresses is achieved in different ways: this is the transparency of tulle, lace, carved fabric, mesh, and perforation, which is still relevant.
New Romance
Delpozo, Alexander McQueen, Adeam, Lela Rose
How do you imagine a dress in the romantic style? Surely associations with the color pink, frills, and floral motifs pop up in your head. The couturiers combined all this, mixed it with new trends of the season, releasing on the catwalk many beautiful dresses that young girls will like.
Pay attention to the abundance of dresses with frills, flounces, light flowing fabrics, and lace motifs.
Bare shoulders
Prabal Gurung, Adam Lippes, Edun, J.Crew
This is a real hit of the season, which began to gain momentum in past years. Now we will wear dresses and tops with an open neckline and dropped shoulders and models with slits on the shoulders, which also do not deny a closed neckline and the presence of a stand-up collar.
Sparkling fabrics, sequins
Tracy Reese, Tibi, Balmain, Temperley London
This type of decor and fabric type usually gains popularity during the New Year season. Spring/Summer 2016 is a time when 70s fashion traditions are revived with a distinct disco aesthetic that may not always be appropriate, but now emphasizes your fashion awareness with the latest trends.
Kingdom of denim
Vanessa Seward, Chloé, Jil Sander Navy, Stella McCartney
Jeans, denim jackets and denim overalls seem to have become commonplace in the latest fashion collections. However, their images are being revised, new models of dresses, skirts, and trousers are being released in the dark blue classic shade of denim, which we have not seen before.
Fringe
Alexander McQueen, Christian Siriano, Anna Sui, Valentino
The rhythms of the twenties are almost inaudible in the spring-summer season, just like the noise of the Wild West with cowboy hats and pointed boots with slanted heels. However, fringe is presented in incredible quantities on the catwalk. She decorates dresses and skirts, bags and shoes. Most of all, of course, there are fringes on the dresses, which resemble either tutus or cocktail dresses from the beginning of the last century.
Frills and frills
Balmain, Delpozo, Adam Selman, Osman
Dries van Noten, Isa Arfen, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen
Those who were waiting for the speedy disappearance of this trend, which is demonstrating more and more new facets, will not be able to hide from the ubiquitous flounces in the summer of 2016. This time they are subject to dresses, skirts, jackets, shirts, blouses, tops; they are decorated with small frequent frills, lush ruffles or large rigid flounces, giving the clothes a new cut, rethinking the original design.
Silver metallic
Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli, Iceberg
We have already mentioned the great demand for shining fabrics, but it is silver metallic that stands apart, and when looking at some collections, the futuristic spirit completely subjugates the entire image. It showed up especially brightly in silver trousers and skirts; you can also find dresses and shoes with a metallic sheen.
Sport style
Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Carven, Comptoir des Cotonniers
The sporty style in clothing is manifested most of all in jackets, and, oddly enough, these are again the ubiquitous bomber jackets, which literally subjugate fashion, trying to replace all other options for outerwear and classic jackets.
Bomber jackets can be worn with shorts, jeans, loose trousers, long chiffon skirts and short skirts in the style of the nineties.
Strip
J.Crew, Antonio Marras, Chloé, Gareth Pugh
J. Crew, Missoni, Tommy Hilfiger, Tanya Taylor
Stripes have been seen in fashion collections for several seasons in a row, and so far they are not going to leave the ranks of current trends, diligently displacing even the classic check. Striped items, however, do not look boring, because the appearance of the stripes is constantly updated. for example, both wide and narrow stripes, black and white and color, longitudinal and transverse are in fashion.
High waist
3.1 Phillip Lim, Max Mara, Pushbutton Seoul, Salvatore Ferragamo
3.1 Phillip Lim, Badgley Mischka, Antonio Marras, Tome
High-waisted skirts and trousers once again conquered the catwalks. If earlier high-waisted skirts and trousers had a neat cut close to the waist, now designers have taken a course towards ease and freedom. Thanks to this, models appeared in the collections that seemed to have been hastily tied with the first available lace so that they would not slip.
White shirt
Adeam, Daks, Lanvin, Michael Kors
Damir Doma, Diesel Black Gold, Osman, Sportmax
Always up-to-date, suitable for any bottom option, be it a skirt or business-style trousers, jeans or a long floor-length skirt. To look and feel on trend this summer, you don't even have to choose a special white shirt design, because the simplest minimalist style has been very numerous in the collections.
Suede
Victoria Beckham, Balmain, Acne, Daks
Suede is traditionally considered a material for the autumn-winter season, but spring-summer 2016 refutes this. Designers did not skimp on their declaration of love for suede and produced not only suede shoes and bags, but also dresses, skirts, and tops made from this material.
Net
Tracy Reese, Balmain, Anna Sui, Diesel Black Gold
Fashionable mesh is a controversial, contradictory, daring and very relevant wardrobe element in the summer of 2016. It is used to make dresses and tops, it reveals much more of the body than lace and requires a lot of courage to wear. If you do decide to buy something mesh, be sure to hide from the sun so as not to turn into a giraffe by the end of the day.
Crop tops
Edun, Balenciaga, Guy Laroche, Louis Vuitton
Sweaters, blouses, and tops that expose the midriff have again won fashion collections, which, however, is not surprising for spring-summer. Cropped clothing is more varied than in previous seasons: simple tops and T-shirts with an open midriff, nineties-style blouses exposing the stomach and shoulders, cropped shirts and blouses that previously appeared only in classic full-length versions are appearing.
Victorian style
Yigal Azrouel, Mother of Pearl, Antonio Marras, Gucci
Also not a new product of the season, but a trend that every year is becoming more and more firmly rooted in the ranks of not only going out style, but also becoming part of everyday looks. Frills and ties on blouses are complemented by puffy and extended sleeves, and Gothic dresses with stand-up collars.
90's style
Dries van Noten, Saint Laurent, Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang
Retro, as before, permeates fashion collections, but this time there is very little of the spirit of the long-traditional 50s and 60s, but the 90s seem to be re-conquering fashion, having left it not so long ago.
The style of the 90s in the spring-summer 2016 season includes dresses in sequins, tops with bare shoulders, bomber jackets that look like sweatshirts, a combination of incompatible colors, huge platforms in shoes, double denim.
Double-breasted coats and jackets
Edun, Paul Smith, Emporio Armani, Marissa Webb
There is a certain craving for men's style, which is trying to re-conquer women's fashion, leaving it alone for a while. Double-breasted long blazers, jackets and classic coats were seen on the catwalk, if not in greater numbers than single-breasted ones, then they were more widespread than before. This design is more in harmony with a casual style and allows for some relaxation in the image.
Fashion is fleeting and unpredictable. From year to year she changes her mood, sets priorities and imposes her vision of the world on us. Each new season gives us its own “top” fashion trends. What trends will be relevant in the new spring-summer season 2016?
In the new warm season, fashion designers have offered a lot of extravagant and interesting solutions. One of these is the widespread use of the grid. Designers call for creating almost all known types of clothing from mesh fabrics - sweaters, tights, tops, tunics and much more. In the conditions of the warm season, such a decision is quite understandable - having dressed in such materials, fashionistas will not complain about the heat and lack of coolness, because through the numerous holes the skin will constantly feel the blow of even the slightest gust of wind. Acne Studios, Miss Guided, Missoni, Moschino, Valentino, Tracy Reese, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Simone Rocha, Ashley Williams, Dolce and Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta encourage people to wear mesh clothing.
Denim will be no less in demand. Denim clothing has firmly entered the hearts and minds of fashionistas, thanks to which denim has found itself in the top ten fashion trends of the season. Today it is quite difficult to imagine that denim clothing was once worn exclusively by workers, since now it is quite calmly used in almost all existing styles. Denim clothing is distinguished by its high density, hygroscopicity and wear resistance, which is why it is often used in grunge, rock, and casual looks. Thanks to the addition of elastane and lycra, it has proven itself well in office and even glamorous fashion. Denim shorts and jackets have long become classics, although in the new warm season this also includes caps. In the spring-summer season, Greg Lauren, Ashish, Peter Pilotto, Marques Almeida, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, Chloe, Alexander Wang were partial to denim.
Maximum transparency
The slight effect of nudity no longer suits designers and fashionistas. Their minds, spoiled by permissiveness, require even more daring decisions. From now on, fashionable clothes will be considered those that cover practically nothing. Maximum transparency - this is the main trend! According to most brands, fashionistas no longer need to hide their charms from others. If you have something to show, feel free to show it! If this decision turns out to be too radical for you, you can always combine transparent areas with more “modest” fabrics. Transparent fabrics are used in the design and sewing of dresses, skirts, tops, outerwear, and even bags (Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Greg Lauren, Sibling, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Sui, Arthur Arbesser, Antonio Marras, Felder Felder, Blumarine, Greg Lauren, Francesco Scognamiglio, Givenchy, Phealan, Missoni, Marques Almeida, Vionnet, Thakoon, Betsey Johnson, SiblingPhilosophy di Lorenzo Serafini).
Punk rock and grunge rock
Bold, confident ladies who are not afraid to express their rebellious character are probably familiar with styles such as grunge, punk and rock. And if previously you used them only from time to time, now you can do it almost constantly, because according to many well-known brands, in the new warm season these fashion trends will become almost fundamental. Therefore, if your dressing room contains leather items, high over-the-knee boots, wigs, large metal jewelry, shoes with spikes, leather jackets and other details that can be classified as these styles, feel free to use them in your everyday looks! If you don’t have such things in your wardrobe, then hurry up to buy them (Philipp Plein, KTZ, Fausto Puglisi, Betsey Johnson, Saint Laurent, VFiles, Burberry Prorsum, Pam and Gela, Louis Vuitton).
Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine such a list of fashion trends that would not include fringe. This type of finishing has been incredibly popular for many years in a row, and the warm season of 2016 was no exception. Flying fringe of various lengths and colors can be found on bags, dresses, skirts, tunics, sweaters, shoes, and outerwear. Fringe has become the highlight of the collections of the following designers: Altuzarra, Chloe, Emilio Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Dion Lee, Barbara Bui, Veronique Branquinho, Alberta Ferretti, MSGM, Edun, Elie Tahari, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Alexander Wang.
Frills, folds, ruffles, puff sleeves
If previously excessive decor was considered a sign of bad taste, these days it no longer surprises anyone. On the contrary, designers in every possible way promote all kinds of frills, ruffles, folds, pleating, puffed sleeves, false bows, jabots, etc. Things decorated in this way instantly take us back to the Victorian era, to a time when all these image details were at the height of popularity. So, Jason Wu, Dries van Noten, A Detacher, 1205, Stella Jean, Manish Arora, Roksanda, Sibling offered to plunge into the 19th century.
Asymmetrical cut lines have not left the catwalks either. They were also included in the top ten hottest trends for the warm season. Therefore, do not rush to part with romantic and feminine mullet dresses, one-shoulder blouses, disproportionate shirts, skirts and blouses. If in your closet there is at least one thing with asymmetrical cut lines, cutouts, patterns, then you can automatically consider yourself an accomplished fashionista. Costume National, Aquilano, Chloe, Marques Almeida, Jang Li, 1205, Martin Grant, Jill Stuart, Guy Laroche, Jacquemus showed exactly how fashionable asymmetrical items should look in the spring-summer season.
Fabrics with glitter
According to fashion trendsetters, the more sparkle you add to your spring/summer look, the better! To this end, designers have released entire series of clothes that shine in the sun. To produce such things, a variety of fabrics can be used - from latex to satin. In addition, to achieve this effect, brands used not only fabrics, but also decor - sequins, artificial mirror plates, metal fittings, glitter, etc. The main thing is that the onion ultimately sparkles and sparkles, pleasing the eye with its metallic tints. Looking through such clothes, one involuntarily recalls the notorious and rebellious disco style, which is characterized by brilliant images. However, modern shiny clothes still look calmer - the vast majority of brands used silver, gold and other natural metallic colors. Screaming acid tones were not used. Examples of such images can be seen in the collections of Lacoste, Tibi, Blumarine, Gareth Pugh, Iceberg, Loewe, Parsons MFA, Philipp Plein, Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Esteban Cortazar, Felder Felder, Karen Walker, Les Copains, Tracy Reese, Vanessa Seward.
As you know, fashion designers are very fond of all kinds of prints and patterns. In the new warm season, geometry, in particular stripes, has become the undisputed leader. Striped patterns can vary in thickness, spatial orientation, tonality and clarity. They can decorate both classic business suits and casual outerwear items. Some brands have decided to combine stripes with other fashionable prints. Striped items were suggested to be worn by Damir Doma, Alexander Wang, Stella Jean, Prada, Mara Hoffman, Marc Jacobs, Emporio Armani, Elie Saab.
Another top trend will be all kinds of embroidery with appliques, which can decorate a wide variety of fabrics and wardrobe items. For example, Gucci and Marc Jacobs decorated leather biker jackets and brutal jeans with embroidery, Blumarine and Dolce and Gabbana - raincoats and jackets, Emilio Pucci, Emporio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger and Manish Arora - sweaters and sweaters. You can improvise on this topic endlessly. If you like a floral theme, use all kinds of inflorescences and petals; if you like animal motifs, you can depict any animal you like on your clothes. In addition, the clothes were covered with overhead airplanes, road signs, geometric shapes, inscriptions, stars, shells and much more.
The review of the most popular fashion trends for the spring-summer season 2016 has come to an end. Based on the information received, it will not be difficult for you to create a stylish and current “warm” look.
Fashion trends spring summer 2018
Spring 2018– It’s a time of heyday and renewal, so you’ll have to reconsider your wardrobe and think about new items. The trends chosen by the designers will help you make the right choice. Many things have been carried over from previous seasons, so they will seem familiar. But there are also fresh ideas that fit perfectly into real life.
Trend #1 – Metallic Shine
The collections of Mary Katrantzou and Tom Ford will help you sparkle in cool weather. They create stunning evening ensembles and cocktail dresses that will be the highlight of any party. Fabrics with a metallic sheen are present in the collections of most brands. Products embroidered with sequins look festive, mysterious and chic. The shine remains on the accessories, but also covers quite large textile areas. Monochrome combinations are relevant. Swarovski crystals have been declared a real trend. They filled the fashion catwalks. And the mix of pebbles and 3D printing allowed inconspicuous models to sound in a new way.
Trend #2 – layering
In spring, soft sets with multi-layer draperies will be popular. It is based on classic silhouettes and free forms that allow you to feel comfort and freedom. The ensembles don't look predictable. Fashion designers prefer spacious capes resembling capes, long shirt dresses, cashmere straight cardigans and clothes similar to work overalls. The main thing is to choose a flexible and pleasant fabric in neutral shades that flows easily and lays in soft folds.
Trend #3 – floral trend
The beginning of the warm season cannot be complete without flowers, literally and figuratively. Fashion houses decorate their creations with blossoming buds. These can be printed designs, prints, three-dimensional elements, appliqué, etc. In 2018 Simone Rocha and Matthew Williamson inspired by retro style. Their spring collections are filled with a special flair of the seventies. Suits and dresses, decorated with delicate ornaments, are similar to ink drawings. Elie Saab evening dresses are associated with graceful buds that bloom in the wind. Three-dimensional details look original. They add a special charm to the outfit. Interesting ideas come from Marchesa and Jonathan Saunders.
Trend #4 – extravagant details
Coming up with an original and unique model is easier than taking an established classic suit and making it unrecognizable. For this case, you will have to change the boring composition and add bold new details to the product. It is unknown how the creative process goes behind closed doors, but the results are worth it. In the new season, viewers were presented with items with ultra-short hems, wire sandals with stones and fur, strict suits made of knitted fabric, huge bows on the head, bra tops and absolutely transparent office T-shirts. And this is only a small part of what could be seen on the world's catwalks. The clothing of the future is offered by the brands Bora Aksu and Richard Nicoll.
Trend #5 – striped print
There's no escape from stripes in 2018. This eternal trend will never leave the fashion Olympus. Everything is relevant: horizontal, diagonal, vertical, chaotic stripes. Pencil strokes are especially popular. Thickness and placement vary depending on the taste of the designer. Stripes can be plain or rainbow. In a huge assortment, there is only one rule - harmony. Any combinations should interact and play, and not seem like a creative misunderstanding. Excellent examples can be seen in the collections of Topshop Unique, Giles, Jonathan Saunders and Preen.
Trend #6 – sporty chic
Casual clothing includes loose and comfortable sportswear. But it doesn’t have to be baggy pants or leggings with T-shirts and sweatshirts. Past shows have demonstrated style from a new side. Fashion houses have taken as a basis several sports (judo, football and tennis) and a glamorous component. The result was laconic and luxurious looks, in which it is difficult to recognize sportswear. New ensembles will fit perfectly into the business sphere and real life. All outfits convey femininity, style and sophistication. Just look at the set from Amanda Wakeley. An elongated formal jacket with a belt and light classic rolled-up trousers made in white look amazing. The look is completed with an envelope clutch and stiletto sandals. Other brands are just as creative. Among them are DKNY, Alexander Wang, Jean-Pierre Braganza and Pringle of Scotland.
Trend No. 7 – flared trousers
The assortment cannot fail to please. Skinny, sail, classic, riding breeches - they have it all, including flared models. Wide or almost straight hems are equally popular. Denim is a practical material. The model is presented in plain and variegated versions. A small print or thin stripe will harmoniously fit into the concept of the product. Spring 2018 It is worth paying attention to clothes with a high waist. A leather belt will complete the look. The decor is contrasting stitching, abrasions and metal elements. Pants are shown by Diane von Furstenberg, Rebecca Taylor, Derek Lam and Coach.
Trend #8 – bandeau
Retro style manifests itself in many things. It can be seen in coats, shirts, dresses, trousers, shoes, accessories, etc. Bandeau tops are no exception. They reflect the bygone nineties. Short products are combined with classic trousers with arrows, bell skirts, wide military-style pants, business suits and shorts. Tops differ in styles and materials. Some are difficult to distinguish from underwear. Bandeaus will decorate any look from grunge to casual. Followers of past trends include Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, DKNY and Alexander Wang.
Trend No. 9 – oversized
The oversized style is persistently gaining popularity. He touched blouses, sweaters and outerwear. If in the winter months these were down jackets and fur coats, then in the spring season coats, jackets and cardigans are in the lead. Things for the warm season differ not only in appearance and choice of materials, but also in silhouette. The shoulders become rounder and stick out less, and the length of the products does not fall below the knees. Thin coats made of suede, jersey and drape look elegant and simple. They resemble light raincoats. The oversized style is present in the collections of Theory, ThomBrowne, JasonWu.
Trend #10 – knitted clothes
Knitted business suits and loose trousers look unusual. In warm weather, such a wardrobe will look strange, but in recent years April has been cold, so many people will like such things. It is worth mentioning separately about sweaters and jackets. Long sleeves, a loose silhouette and a non-trivial texture are trendy. The length of the product itself should cover the hips. Patterns, ruffles, asymmetrical elements and color mixing are popular. In 2018, Tory Burch and Victoria Beckham started knitting.
Trend #11 – bright palette
What is spring without rich colors? Delicate pastel shades also have their place. Rich colors appear in everything, including details. Orange and blue will dominate the fashion industry. Various shades of coral, yellow and green have achieved no less popularity. A neutral palette is the base for any wardrobe. Burberry Prorsum and Roksanda Ilincic boast intense colors in their collections.
Trend #12 – flat soles
As for shoes, long walks are impossible without comfortable sandals or moccasins. For these purposes, designers offer various low-cut options: flip-flops, sandals, gladiators, sneakers, slips, etc. Shoes can be closed or open, bright or neutral. The sole has also undergone changes. It becomes an integral part of the product and acquires a rich color. The decor includes straps, Velcro, embroidery, rhinestones, fittings, metal and much more. Some brands manage to add fur to light summer models. Boots and shoes can be elevated with stiletto heels, chunky heels, platforms, wedges, studs, angled heels and original details. The fashion house Dolce&Gabbana offers luxurious products with gold embroidery and precious stones. Cheerful sandals were seen in the collections of Jonathan Saunders, Temperley London, Peter Pilotto, SimoneRocha.
Trend No. 13 – white color
Clean white clothes are best worn in late spring, when the snow and dirt have completely disappeared. Virgin ensembles follow the trends of previous years, so most are familiar with them. As for color, snow-white shade dominates. Sometimes there are elements made in other colors, for example, ivory or ash. Ensembles visually benefit if there is layering. Both flowy dresses and loose blouses, as well as conservative, strict jackets, look equally good. A white T-shirt and sail trousers, complemented with accessories, will create a unique and airy look. For ideas, see Victoria Beckham, DKNY, Prabal Gurung, Erdem, Amanda Wakeley and Pringle of Scotland.
Trend No. 14 – large check or tartan
Along with floral print in the spring season there is a cage. The emphasis is placed on it, it is she who creates images, and does not serve as auxiliary material. The cage can completely cover the product, filling the entire ensemble. Scottish print is trendy. Pattern sizes and colors are presented in all variety. Neutral shades are suitable for discreet outfits. Orange and green colors, on the contrary, will create catchy images. Among the designers were Oscar de la Renta, Altuzarra, Michael Kors.
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Four weeks of Fashion Month are finally over. Designers from New York, London, Milan and Paris showed their collections for the spring/summer 2016 season. We at Fancy Journal closely followed what was happening and told you what distinguished each of the fashion capitals. Now is the time to sum up and highlight the main trends of the spring/summer 2016 season. The Victorian era, retrofuturism, lingerie style and much more, which you definitely can’t do without next spring, are in our selection.
Main trends spring/summer 2016: choosing the best
Open shoulders
The trend set by American designers in New York was picked up by colleagues from London, Milan and Paris. Dropped and cropped shoulders, asymmetrical neckline, one-shoulder tops and dresses - fashion houses have once again taken a course towards sensuality and discreet sexuality. Given the growing popularity of gender ambivalence, this is especially gratifying.
White shirt
Gone are the days when a strict white shirt was associated with office style. When composing collections for the coming season, designers - from Karl Lagerfeld to Vera Wang and Phillip Lim - seem to have specifically set out to turn this basic wardrobe element into something literally the opposite. The end result was anything but an office classic. Blouses with puffy sleeves and with slits and cutouts in unexpected places, and with them shirts with round hypertrophied shoulders and long sleeves, like Pierrot’s, are unlikely to meet with approval from the bosses, who don’t care about the trends of the next season.
Linen style
Silk and satin socks, sports bras, leather underwear and nighties worn over blouses and tops - underwear elements have finally become part of the everyday and even evening wardrobe. Pajamas from the 1920s have replaced spaghetti strap dresses from the 1960s, bras worn over sheer tops, slips from the 1990s and, of course, the lace slippers that made so much noise.
Abundance of decor
An eclectic combination of materials of different textures (leather and lace, tweed and transparent mesh, cotton and suede) mixed with metal sequins on sculptural fabrics, with op-art prints and 3D effects - it seems that the designers decided to play it safe and use all the techniques they knew. straightaway.
Pleating
This has never happened before and here it is again. Pleating and ruffles have been on the runways for what seems like forever. In fact, only a couple of years, but this time there was almost no show of the spring/summer 2016 collections without dresses reminiscent of Ancient Greece, metal lamé and “crumpled” chiffon.
Frill
Girlishly flirtatious, dramatic and sculptural and in the spirit of Victorian Gothic - even those designers from whom such “romanticism” could not be expected chose frills as the main element of decor. Next spring they are becoming more varied, but this does not prevent you from fitting them into your everyday wardrobe.
Metallic shine
Cocktail dresses, mini and midi skirts, blouses and tops, heavily decorated with sequins or even made from metallic fabric, can now be worn not only on New Year's holidays and Christmas parties. This is far from the most obvious technique for spring, which simultaneously accommodates the rock and roll aesthetics of the 1970s and the fascination with retro-futurism of the 1960s, one of the main trends of the spring/summer 2016 season.
Strip
The classic print, which is invariably included in the list of “main trends of the season” year after year, will not lose its relevance in the spring of 2016. There is no general rule - horizontal and vertical, different colors and frequencies, thin, like on suits of the 90s, and bold, graphic, like on naval vests - the stripe can be anything.
Victorian era
High collars, bows, puffs, frills, ruffled cuffs on the sleeves, openwork embroidery and other elements of the Victorian era were present in one form or another by every second designer.
Accentuated waistline
Among the main trends for the spring/summer 2016 season is a clearly defined silhouette. Everything is used - from satin ribbons and straps to laces, sachets and obi belts.
1990s
The 1970s, with all its bohemian aesthetics and hippie style, are gradually giving way to the 1990s. This was especially felt on the catwalks of Paris. Grunge, rave minimalism, horizontal stripes, vinyl, plastic and neon colors - each designer has his own perception.
Neocolonialism
“The white man’s burden,” this is the definition that comes to mind even for an inexperienced person in the fashion world just by looking at the footage from the shows. Conceived as a call for tolerance towards the peoples of different countries and continents, the spring/summer 2016 collections are replete with cliches. Elements of national costumes - from Spanish and Latin American to Indian and South African - are present in the collections of a good half of the designers. Jackets - sherwanis from Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, plenty of scarlet color and complex textured skirts, frills and tassels from Oscar de la Renta and Proenza Schouler, animal prints, tribal trim from designers Valentino and Junya Watanabe. And even the fact that the latter held a screening at the National Museum of Immigration History does not help get rid of the aftertaste.
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