Shiny
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| Burberry Prorsum, Canali, Roberto Cavalli, Mugler (All Photos from Style.com) |
When Christopher Bailey sent a bunch of shiny shirts and jackets down the runway, I was honestly just confused. What is this mess. But then several other designers followed suit, though in different ways (that I tended to like a little more). Canali and Roberto Cavalli's Shows featured a couple suits with shiny blazers paired with matte pants and shirts. Mugler had a different approach to adding shine, making some of the pieces look almost liquid. Hardy Aimes, Victor & Rolf, and Maison Martin Margiela also featured shiny pieces and looks.
Prints, not Patterns
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| Burberry Prorsum, Etro, Gucci, Bottega Veneta |
Well, Prints In Addition To Patterns. Patterns became real big in menswear this spring and now big prints are joining in. Burberry's show was full of shirts and jackets covered in prints of all different colors, and Etro brought a bunch of Middle East-inspired suits down the runway. Several looks in Gucci's (beyond amazing) show had big, swirling patterns. And Bottega's suits had florals printed over glen plaid. This trend was also seen in Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Moschino, Salvatore Ferragamo, and more. Read my full post on Prints
here.
Monochrome
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| Ann Demeulemeester, Jonathan Saunders, Gucci, Hermes |
Monochrome, the natural step after the color-blocking trend of the last couple seasons, started appearing on the Spring runways in all colors (but mostly blue and orange). Ann Demeulmeester threw some patterns into the monochrome looks, adding a splash of fun. Jonathan Saunders kept it cool in the classy blue looks above. Gucci's all orange looks were drop-dead stunning and sexy. And Hermes brought in this lime green color that I'm really really feeling and I hope it catches on. Monochrome was also seen in Alexis Mabille, Brioni, Mugler, Roberto Cavalli, and more.
The New Military
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| John Varvatos, Valentino, Belstaff, Balmain |
Military? Isn't that a ubiquitous look that can't
really be a trend? Well, yes, the military look is sorta always happening and I don't see it going away ever, but designers were taking a new look at it this season. Instead of army jackets and military green, they experimented with cropping (Balmain), Belting (Belstaff), new takes on Camo (Valentino), formalizing military (John Varvatos), and military looks in all colors. Military dressing has gotten exciting again. Maybe this is because of the repeal of DADT and now the gays have a say in military uniforms? I'm into it. This was also seen in Costume National, Dries Van Noten, and more.
