FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL RELEASES SEASONAL FASHION REPORT
Fashion Group International released its FGI Communiqué Fashion Report last week. The communiqué — assembled by practiced fashion forecasters Sharon Graubard and Nicole Fischelis — is a concise, indispensable summary of trends from the recently completed New York Fashion Week and is sponsored by Hilldun. While the report emphasized trends in the women’s market, some exceptional menswear brands and styling shined brightly. Keep an eye out for these trends in our market in the next few seasons. (Read the complete report on Fashion Group International’s website here.)
Art Meets Fashion
Art influences have been ruling prints for the last few seasons and New York runways were awash in creative variations. Puma, under the creative direction of Heiko Desens and Alastair McKimm, used a graphic silhouette motif to add energy to a roomy tracksuit (above).
Shades Of White
Winter whites are key for next fall, especially in head-to-toe monochrome looks. Peter Do took an elegant futuristic approach for his all-gender collection for Helmut Lang with a padded parka over sheer pants that suggested bubble wrap (above, left). Terry Singh showed his signature skirt suits in all sorts of interesting fabrics this season; an ivory-colored coat-plus-skirt was a standout (above, center). Brooklyn-based Willy Chavarria showed a dramatic ensemble that mixed two of his key inspirations; urban sport separates were topped with a sweeping tailored greatcoat, all in a pristine shade of optic white (above, right).
Knit Wit
Dimensional novelty sweater knits are part of the crafts revival in fashion, with many designers exploring stitchery, pattern, and volume. Stripes showed up in Bulan’s wonderfully sculptural layers; Bulan designer Beam Ratchapol Ngaongam also offered chunky cables in tangerine orange (above, left and center). Sean Coutts of Pas Une Marque (translated to ”Not a Brand,”) )above right) showed a philosophy-inspired collection that included a beige and terracotta sweater that appeared to be woven from narrow knitted strips.
Plaid Obsession
It’s a plaid, plaid world this season. Epperson (above, right) layered mismatched plaids into a whimsical ensemble for his poetic, studious collection, while Libertine (above, left) patchworked various plaids into a double-breasted suit.
There are five more reports to check out at FGI.com, as well as Hilldun’s Gary Wassner’s “Ones to Watch” column, identifying six up-and-coming design talents.
