New Season Trends

It may only be the end of July, but given the recent wet and not-so-warm weather in the UK, I’m already starting to look ahead to the autumn and specifically, what I will be wearing. I've been trying to resist opaque tights for weeks now! According to the August issue of Elle magazine (UK edition), these are the trends to watch out for in the new season:
1. The Waist – think wide belts to cinch in all those smock dresses we’ve had this ‘summer’.

Waist and volume at D&G

2. Dressing up – at Dior elegant dresses were the order of the day

3. Texture replaces embellishment as the focal point for garments – my interpretation of this will be cord, velvet, chunky knits, suede.

4. Modern – this is described as timeless classics by modernist labels. I am not really sure what this means but as the skirt suit is a must have piece for next season, a modern take on that could be in order.

Modernist at Sinka Stantic

5. 1940s – feminine, womanly styling with ‘proper’ hair and make up, the waist trend follows this through nicely.

1940s & block colour at Dior

6. Colour – in blocks rather than trims, coloured opaques with an all black outfit will be a big look come autumn.

7. S&M – boots, black patent belts and buckles all feature here.

S&M @ D&G

8. Nu-tec – Again, I’m not sure what this means but later on in Elle they have a feature on ‘techno fabrics’. However, as these are listed as cotton jersey, leather, nylon-mix, lambskin, silk, metal & wood, acrylic, plastic & metal, and suede, I’m not sure what’s so ‘techno’ about them.

9. Boho-tec – clashing but unique styling, as seen at Balenciga.

10. Volume – sleeves, coats and evening wear.