Fall/Winter Fashion report 16/17

I know 2015 is just around the corner but I'm excited for the fashion trends for 2016/2017 year. We are about to leave monochromatic 2 piece sets, A-lined silhouettes, tailored, clean and polished looks for something a little more rugged, raw and over sized. Style looks such as; Remaster, Artisan, Offbeat and Elemental will take over in the upcoming seasons.

 Remaster

For the remastered look think of someone taking the Mona Lisa painting and hacking at it with scissors. Remastering is deconstruction old looks. It is taking Victorian and Medieval costumes and making them modern and ready-to-wear. Remaster-drama, romance and history with a modern edge!

How to get the look?

• Volume
• Raw Edges
• Armor-esque shapes and embellishments
• Padding
• Quitting
• Tapestry like fabrics
• Jacquard, Brocade, Velvet, Velour Fabrics
• Tribal prints
• Over-sized silhouette
• Opulence
• Warrior Look
• Sci-fi knits
• Utility
• Grungy
• Texture   
• Layers

Artisan

Its all about craftsmanship and authenticity or the look of. The artisan trend is bringing back the look of 1870's working class with denim, denim and more denim! The sexy lumber jack look is coming I see it now. 

How to get the look?

• Khaki
•  Nuts and bolts accessories
• Paint textile designs
• Sturdy Fabrics
• Over-sized silhouette
• Loose fitted knits
• Distressed Fabrics
• Aged look
• Patchwork
• Bohemian
• Unraveled
•  Unfinished
• Giant Weaves
• Graphic Overlays  
• Denim
• Blanket Coats

Offbeat Art

This fashion trend appeals to your senses. Bright light and colors and wake you up and heighten your emotions. The 70's and 80's are back a come back in the form of psychedelic patterns and motifs. Goovey.

How to get the look?

• Bright color
• Statement pieces
• Color blocking
• Disruptive Patterns
• Neon lights
• Optical illusions
• Hippy
• Boho
• Rainbows
• 3D surface textures
• Saturated hues
• Poster art
• Checker plaid
• Odd Composition
• Vintage
• Street
• Urban
• Odd color and Pattern combinations
• Boyish Tailoring

Elemental Nature

Fire, wind, water and earth take will form in fashion. This calming fashion trend's color pallet is oh so cold. It remind me of Old Man and the Sea or one of those nature poems they made us read in 10th grade English class. I foresee allot of ponchos and fish nets! 

How to get the look?

• Neutrals
• Greys
• Pastels
• Fisherman look
• Natrural Fabrics
• Oil Skins
• Nautical
• Strips
• Organic Knits
• Delicate Fabrics
• Color treatments: tie dye, rinses, and resist dyes
• Worn out fabrics
• Digital Photograph textiles
• Atmosphere motif
• Flora motif
• Maps
• Compasses
• Utility
• Function
• Comfort
• Drapes and flods
• Blanket
• Quilting

 All information and pictures are from: www.wgsn.com