Spring is nearly here (finally), which means it’s time to embrace the season’s new fashions. Here’s a round-up of the biggest looks gracing the catwalks in 2019, and how you can incorporate them into your own style.
SPRING LOOK 2019
Ruches and ruffles (but mostly ruches). Last year, ruffled tea-dresses were all the rage, as popularised by brands such as Realisation Par and Free People. This spring, designers moved to a different form of working with fabric – ruching. Look for otherwise simple jersey dresses with ruched detail down the hip (or even around the stomach or chest).
Rubber. It’s a bold look, but undeniably everywhere in the latest fashion shows. From Acne Studios’ shiny rubber jackets (in baby pink no less) to Balenciaga’s rubber-luxe handbags, this unconventional material is having a big moment. If all-over rubber isn’t your thing, incorporate it subtly, with rubber shoes, for example, or a rubber choker.
Red (bright)! Red is officially the colour of spring 2019, with several designers using reds of all shades in their garments. The classic red dress was given an update, from cute skater-dresses in vibrant red, to sultry crimson maxi-dresses. Red blouses, trousers and accessories were also in full attendance.
Retro fashion. Often, designers look to the past for inspiration. This year, it’s been all about the 80s and 90s, with bold neon mini-skirts, aviator sunglasses, combat trousers and platform boots. Bum-bags (or fanny packs as they’re called in the US) have also come back in a huge way, with design houses like Kate Spade and Givenchy giving them a more regal, sophisticated twist.
Gender neutral style. There was definitely a blending of the genders on the catwalks this year, with big, boxy jackets, baggy but tailored trousers, and blocky, flat shoes. This is one look that can be incorporated easily into your existing style, just by adding a masculine wristwatch for example, or a spray of a male scent (you can find some inspiration at Copycat Fragrances).
Dotty dresses (and everything else). Polka-dots are definitely the print of the season, particularly if they’re in black and white. Carolina Herrera worked the flamenco look with monochromatic dots and ruffled shoulders, while Rodarte kept it ethereal with smaller, more subtle spots on a Victorian-inspired tea-dress.
Sportswear (athleisure). The athletic look is still popular, with cycling shorts, tight leggings and jogging bottoms all in evidence at the fashion shows. However, they all came with a hint of opulence; with satin fabrics instead of classic breathable cotton, or even velvet and silk. Just check out the range of muted coloured sports bras Knix has this spring too!
Lavender is the new pastel. Spring often sees the emergence of pastel shades; but this year, it’s all been about lavender. Think delicate, soft and slightly warmer than lilac – ideal for floaty dresses, billowing linen trousers or even suits, as proved by Victoria Beckham.
Fringing. Lastly, there was a lot of fringing in evidence on this season’s catwalks – from long leather fringe details, to textural metal fringing on eveningwear. Celine’s native-American inspired fringing was so fine that it almost resembled feathers, while Calvin Klein’s colourful fringing was more forward-thinking and structural.
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Haley says
I’m obsessed with sportswear at the moments.