SS18 trend

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

Looking at the evolution of fashion history, it is clear that nowadays trends are very democratic. The most fashionable season lengths - mini, midi, maxi; silhouettes - trapezium, rectangular, triangular, sand clock; on the colour palette all possible colours are blinking. Shoes, bags, accessories – everything is diverse. This brings out the question - what is trendy? One of the most significant trends for Spring/Summer 2018 that was spotted on the catwalks during recent fashion weeks is transparency. Translucent fabrics are setting the tone for a myriad of designer, sport and high street collections. From transparent, techy windbreakers to see-through couture fabrics, this new trend is hitting summer runways and retail. ‘‘Gauzy and net-like fabrics emerge via a multitude of innovative weaves and material layering, bonding or panelling. Clear resin-based materials are key for upto-date trims and components for fashion and accessory collections’’ (WGSN, 2018). This trend means that opacity is no longer a necessity for clothing. Underwear was once a thing to be disguised, but now designers have them visible under sheer garments on numerous catwalks or even none at all, ultimately embracing the female body. From Christian Dior’s mid length sheer dress in the middle which displayed a bold one piece undergarment to Christopher Kane, who transformed sheer lace nighties into evening wear, it seems that the transparency trend is incredibly diverse and can be incorporated into any garment.