Look Forecast
The recognition of repeated design principles, elements, or innovation found in the Spring 2018 fashion collections is the foundation for 2019 style direction. One of the most dominant features across the collections is the new loose fitting form, trending away from earlier body-hugging styles. A strong pattern existed in these collections to further magnify the loose form by adding multiple fabric layers, bulky embellishments such as ruffles, as well as shoulder definition. In order to achieve balance on the bulky form, plunging necklines and wide belts are used to give a proportionate look. Maxi length dresses, as well as mini styles with trains were common to the collections in soft, flowy fabrics, with romantic nostalgic embellishments.
Designers embraced the nostalgia trend in their Spring 2018 collections, recreating looks from past decades, in fresh and inspired presentations. Renaissance styles that were popular in the 1920’s appear as new softer long silhouettes in dress and sleeve lengths, to incorporate exaggerated amounts of feminine trims, such as fringe, feathers, and sparkles. The collections also revisited art-inspired styles, such as over-sized pantsuits with graphical design, popular in the 1970’s. Designs include repetition of symmetrical patterns in fabric and garment lines, with accentuation by trimming out seams and hemlines. Spring styles were constructed in soft and smooth textures, with a repeated theme of silk, fur and transparent materials. Colors had similarities across the collections with Ultra Violet 2018 Panetone color shown in softer versions, along with bright colors such as green and blue. Sheer fabrics for dresses and dressy satin and glittery fabrics were common, just as they were in the vintage collections.
Style trends from the Spring 2018 collections will be translated to real world styles. Based on the patterns identified across collections, a general theme will apply loose and over-sized styles for pants and dresses. The athleisure brands will follow by introducing styles to dress-up loose fit joggers with embellishments, such as side seam trim, to give a more feminine look. The trend for craftwork that was popular in the 1970’s and now again popular with Street Style fashion sources will be seen in embroidered accents to flowy tops, denim, as well as fabric bags. Real world styles include romantic flowy, layered dresses in sheer and gauze fabrics, with feminine trimmings. The Spring 2018 designer collections reflect a shift in the fashion pendulum towards a softer and more feminine look.
Designer Collections- Spring 2018
Loewe
Givenchy
Jean Paul Gaultier
Alberta Ferretti Limited edition
ACNE STUDIOS
Viktor & Rolf
Elie Saab
Zuhair Murad
Chanel
Mui Mui