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Fashion Forward Trends
autumn/winter 2014-15 | runway report | FFT magazine
AUTUMN / WINTER 14-15 RUNWAY REPORT
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ashion weeks at New York and London are recognised primarily for their chic yet understated style, relying heavily on silhouettes appropriate for the ready-to-wear segment. Designers in New York aimed at tapping the workwear category focussing on relaxed silhouettes and menswear fabrics as the long coats, wide-legged pants and unisex blazers would have us believe. London, on the other hand, revelled in glamour for appeal, even though it was coloured in a rather unassuming demeanour. So while there were separates which aligned with the ones shown at New York, equally intriguing were lace, peek-a-boo gowns, flirty ruffled dresses, sequin splashed garments and more importantly, the hybrid skirts and dresses which have a vast scope as standalone separates. As for Milan and Paris, glamour never fails to make a mighty appearance on the runways of these cities, apparent in the structures of avant-garde silhouettes and in the sheen of oxidized jacquards. From mid-century romances to eerie fairytales to iconic folkloric tales, designers divided a plethora of inspirations. While the medieval air brought with it full covered cloaks, dramatic necklines and razor sharp pleats, running parallel with it was a warrior like sensibility which boasted of heavy metal work, harness straps and caged bodices. As outerwear – in lacquered jacquards, knits and wool – became even more oversized, resembling mystical capes, dark fairytales could be deduced as the obvious subject of inspiration. Intricate beadwork on flared dresses, together with whimsical appliqué, spanning from squirrels to oriental blooms celebrated designers’ fascination for the surreal. Basking in a similar vibe, lurex knits imparted knitwear with a particularly perky demeanour, making the category even more exciting.
Standalone Trends Prominent looks that dominate the season, in terms of print, silhouette, colour and detail.
Themes A culmination of fabrics, value addition and shapes which make up a wholesome theme with a variety of trends.
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