Fall 2016 RTW: Fur
PETA’s influence on the fashion establishment paled this fall with the abundance of fur seen on the runway. Animal printed furs, shearlings, mink, fox, as well as faux furries were all represented.
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Trend: Androgyny
Fall 2015 Menswear
A lot is changing in the identity of menswear. Gucci has installed a new creative director, Alessandro Michele, to bring a new contemporary look to the brand. That look brought an androgynous styling of blouses for men. J.W. Anderson started his career by provoking a gender bending question to what menswear might become. He is now designing his label for luxury powerhouse L.V.M.H.
Across the board we’re seeing what was once considered feminine as part of a new dialog for menswear. Gender identity is not so black and white. It can be seen in all colors, shapes, textures, styling, and patterns. Here’s a view of what some designers are proposing for the Fall 2015 season.
Trend: Messaging
Spring 2015 RTW
Designers have been using clothing as a platform to call out there seasonal messages for years. Tops are the perfect billboard to call out your feelings for the year. This season’s messages steer away from the political and pure branding to more abstract expressions of what is going on in these designer’s minds.
Joseph Abbati 