Silhouettes And Details

Fringe Worthy
With the apparent boom in boomerang videos
and stop-motions, the fashion world has signed
up for a visual treat by experimenting with this
burgeoning movement.
No newcomer to the ramps, fringe saw itself
being favoured yet again on international
runways across product categories. Beaded,
embellished or simple presented in a variety of
coloured yarns,
nothing moves as effortlessly as fringes do.
Tiered, layered or edged over hemlines, the
season saw a wide set of concoctions over
dresses, jackets, denims, sleeves and even
accessories.
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Fringe Worthy

Pocket Friendly
Utility and comfort are two key themes
across genres, ranging from lifestyle,
technology, home, décor to even fashion.
Products that suit and match an over-
demanding lifestyle led by people today,
come to the fore, translated via
hardware and details serving multiple
purposes.
Pockets emerged as a deﬁning element
in design for Spring/Summer 2018, with
designers and high
fashion brands presenting oversized
versions over shirts, dresses, tees,
across and over pants, jeans, coats and
jackets.

Pocket Friendly

Asymmetrical Treats
After a spell of boxy cuts and silhouettes, it
seems that asymmetry is back in fashion.
Previous seasons’ obsession was to show off
the décolletage with styles such as off- the-
shoulder, single exposed shoulders and cold
shoulders. Brands and high fashion labels
alike have now tried to mix things up a bit this
time around and have re- introduced the tried
and tested element of asymmetrical detailing
to the collections. The focus has been on
hemlines – skewed and handkerchief hems
and a diagonal angle on sleeves, necklines,
layers, gathers, shoulders and slits that are
observed over dresses, skirts and even tops!

Asymmetrical Treats

Pleats Please
Pleated details went on to enjoy a strong
moment of fashion this season, with an
umpteen number of designers exploring the
technique for their Spring 2018 collection
offerings.
Variations in width were the main
distinguishing factors wherein box pleating,
plisse pleating and knife pleating came in a
plethora of design options to marvel at. The
favourite garment choice to exercise this
trend came in the form of skirts – midiskirts
and miniskirts either layered upon trousers
or worn individually, and ﬂoor grazing
options.

Pleats Please

Ruching Rouge
Drawstrings and gathered details seemed to
pronounce curves this season with the
technique showing up in numerous shows. If
we are to somewhat connect this occurrence
with the settling down of the athleisure craze,
we can easily relate this to the parachute
style ruching that was everywhere for Spring
2017. It appears
that the trend does not limit itself to
sportsluxe categories but also extends out to
evening and partywear with body hugging
garments making a strong case in point.
Windcheater jackets and oversized hoodies
were other top contenders that cropped up.

RuchingRouge

Squared Exposure
Attention to the décolletage does not stop
at the asymmetrical treatment given to
garments for the approaching season – in
fact, exposing one’s collarbone seems to
be the fashion fraternity’s latest crush
crusade.
Bidding a strong farewell to sweetheart
and plunging necklines, recent showcases
saw a new linear shape coming to the fore
– the square- shaped neck. Drawing
inspiration back to the Renaissance
period, squar-ish cut-outs made a strong
case for the Spring 2018 season.

Squared Exposure

Straps of Fancy
Embellishments take centre stage at
any given show, in any given season,
and usually have a strong linkage to
dreamy dresses and gowns. This
season though, the attention went
straight to the shoulder and neckline
with designers presenting a plethora
of embellished details over straps!
Adornments such as beading,
rhinestones, man-made diamonds,
pearls and more edgier details such as
metallic studs and linked chains
accentuated dresses, tops, gowns and
busters alike.

Straps of Fancy

Ruffle Romance
A heady dose of romanticism was in
order with designers refusing to give
up their fascination with ruffles just
yet.
Ruffles and frills serenaded the
runways over floor grazing gowns
and cocktail numbers, as well as
packed a flirty punch over flouncy
tulles and tiered chiffons.
Silk dresses, paired with the frivolity
of this detail, invoked femininity
and at the same time, added an
ounce of character to otherwise
drab silhouettes and forms.

Ruﬄe Romance

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