The Paris report is our biggest this season purely because of all the amazing ideas emerging out of this inspiring city! DESIGNers are embracing extreme silhouettes and reducing detail for a greater impact in ‘Abbreviated Shape’. In ‘Construction Work’ utility styles emerge with a rebellious edge and a flicker of punk. ‘Femme Fatale’ features killer dresses in streamlined shapes, which evoke the seductive appeal and style of film noir heroines. There’s plenty of attitude in our next trend ‘Sporty Swagger’, where the latest sportswear inspired styles are compellingly tricked out in punchy colour or bold graphic patterns. ‘Check Point’ includes tartan patterns, which have strong links with the punk era, and this connection is emphasised in hybrid styles that blend biker-style leather panels with check patterns. ‘Get Stoned’, introduces fluid, loosely structured silhouettes in printed effects that are evocative of patterned stones.academy.
ABBREVIATED SHAPE – motivated by extreme silhouettes with reduced detail…
CONSTRUCTION WORK – workwear-styled, boyish clothing with utility detailing…
FEMME FATALE – killer feminine styles that ooze power and confidence…
SPORTY SWAGGER – casual shapes tricked out in punchy colour or graphic patterns…
CHECK POINT – showcase of check effects, hybrid styles and textured knitwear…
GET STONED – organic patterns, flaky surfaces and shiny textures…