The fashion weeks are over and this means we have the complete list of the fall/ winter 2016-2017 fashion trends fresh off the runway that spark such vivid imaginations and dreams. We saw many a lovely design and commented on quite a few trends as well that have either taken hold for the upcoming seasons alone or seem to have seeped in from 2015, refusing to let go just yet.
Though while the 1970s still held some place on the catwalk, it was not nearly as strong as it was for the spring and summer fashions, while vastly diminished if compared to last year’s top designs. We saw daintier looks as well as some crazier ones, but overall it was a whole month and half of creations true to their houses and eponymous designers. The top fashion trends of fall/ winter 2016-2017 ready-to-wear collections include:
#1: Masculine vs Feminine Tug of War
Possibly the biggest trend of the fall and winter seasons of 2016 is
the use of masculine to accentuate certain aspects of femininity. The
ladies that walk out onto the runway often have a gender ambiguity about
them that really keeps up with the spring and summer trends of this year,
making lack of specific sexuality, or instead the appearance of
multiple genders in one, the official norm. It is a nod towards the
trend of the West, particularly North America and Europe, to embrace
individuals on all points of the spectrum, without fail.
DKNY appears with some masculine designs, including the chunky boots and sweater over pinstripe suit combination, while Ralph Lauren comes in with a gorgeous plaid check blazer and brown comfort fit pants paired with a shirt and tie ensemble.
#2: Lots and Lots of Layers
We always manage to look good for the fall and winter, but lately
there was a problem with keeping warm. Since we want to wear transparent
looks, it only makes sense to wear something underneath as well. Then
again, we were thinking of something similar in cut to skirts and
dresses and not wearing pants and tops and a few other pieces underneath
the main piece.
At DKNY, the layers are full and sometimes even
absurd, throwing a transparent lace dress over a bandeau top and
masculine pants, a lace turtleneck appearing under the velvet brocade at
the chest. It looks as if three different looks have been thrown
together, worn one on top of the others, and presented as the latest
trend. Then again, some designers can make this look pretty good as
well, such as the Moschino open-shoulder ‘80s glamour effect over a transparent tank top.
#3: ‘80s Glamour
Whether we are thinking rock and roll, leather, fishnets, or the
gritty graffiti of the times, it is clear that we have transitioned away
from the 1970s and come well into the ‘80s here as we enjoy some of the
loveliest retro looks seen yet. It is all about the loud trends for
fall 2016 here, with contrasting prints and lots of stellar content.
The
combination of white tiger print crop sweater with bright turtlenecks
and graffiti miniskirts is intriguing enough without adding fishnets,
socks and leopard print shoes to the mix as seen at Giamba. Animal tones are a common sight actually, seen at Just Cavalli, while those fishnet stockings keep on appearing.
It
is also prudent to note the use of zippers on the skirts, giving it a
more stylish edge. Leather skirts, big accents to the tops, transparent
tanks, and tulle layered skirts only make things look more fun, with
designers like Lorenzo Serafini and Moschino lighting up the runways with ease.
#4: Plenty of Pleating
One of the top fall 2016 trends and spanning further back than that
is the look of pleats. While there were more during the spring and
summer seasonal presentations, we saw a good amount appear on the fall
and winter runways as well, seeing a good pattern there. It was
Alessandro Michele who made the pleated midi skirt and lacy underwear
combination so enticing and that is where we have continued onwards
from. Pleats exist on just about every piece of fashion now and the
frills are only one aspect of the pleats, so huge on the Milan runway.
We see them on Gucci quite a bit, with multiple layers of colorful goodness, Arthur Arbesser, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo and many more adding to the pleated fashion collections. We see side pleats appear at Jil Sander, barely there pleats spotted at 21 N, and dual tone skirts at Tod’s. Yes, it is a gorgeous look and entirely worth sifting through all the gorgeous looks this year.
#5: Lots of Velvet
It was so very beautiful to see so much velvet on the runways, with
so many intriguing designs on it, from prints to embroideries to the
simple cuts of it all. It is an expressive texture, soft to the touch
and gorgeous to view, with a slight shimmer to it and the ability to
keep you much warmer against the elements. Social events are made all
the richer with velvet creations showing of your body.
The use of fall 2016 colors
on the velvet is even better, while pairing that with pantsuits makes
for a 1980s comeback while still showing off a modern tinge, as is seen
with Phillip Lim’s designs. Crazy fuchsia designs at Prabal Gurung also give us some sporty pieces that look well when matched with same color and texture boots.
It
is a combination of velvet and lace that we see at DKNY however, with a
whole lot of layers, as is the main trend this year. There is so much
velvet seen throughout that we can easily dub this the material of the
year!
#6: Simply Suede
The suede is very much a trend left from 2015, where the 1970s was
the era of choice and the designs were retro and blasts from the pasts.
We loved the material use then and we love it now, though we are happy
that it has given way to velvet and allowed velour to rule as well. One
of the most practical and wearable fall/ winter 2016-2017 fashion
trends, suede has that special shine to it that only suede can have, the
softness of the pieces all the more reason to invest in this
winter-perfect material.
At Tory Burch,
we see suede in denim blue colors, falling to mid-calf at midi heights
and showing off a demure sense of calm that rather inspires faith in the
lady’s intelligence as well. Ralph Lauren’s suede pantsuits in the
totally masculine effects are beyond darling and definitely covetable.
Narciso Rodriguez brings in lovely suede coats worn over satin slips,
and Derek Lam does a dual colored midi skirts in pencil dimensions to keep up the cowgirl meets 21st century look alive.
#7: Loads of Leather
We have always loved the leather jackets, the leather tops and skirts
and everything in between. How can one get enough of leather anyway? It
is very much a part of our fall needs and so when The Row gives us
super long leather coats in brown or we see cropped leather tops under
velvet suits at Phillip Lim. Leather skirts in black, falling to
mid-calf, appear under oversized sweaters at Rag & Bone, the skin and its synthetic substitutes appearing time and again in different cuts and creations.
Leather
was found on trousers, skirts, dresses and more, even on hoodies for a
cleaner effect. Leather was spotted in synthetic, shinier forms on Mulberry, with high necks, ruffled front, long sleeves, and above the knee hems.
It was all about the little black dress with the mid-thigh length of the skirts at Ashley Williams, while the effects at Mary Katrantzou
were a little more on the psychedelic side, with images of blue
butterflies, red stars and a whole lot more appearing on those skirts.
The beauty of the leather pants was clear at David Koma, particularly
when combined with a single-shoulder open-décolletage long-sleeve
sweater tucked in.
#8: Tufts of Colorful Fur
Whether we see bits of fur here and there or lots of it throughout
the collections, there is no denying that the faux versions are taking
over the fall 2016 fashion trends, looking rather creative with the
floral designs at Michael Kors for example, or the Jason Wu
cream and black cell designs on the warm material. Tufts of fur appear
on the hood of the Tory Burch ensembles. Furry lapels are a huge thing
throughout, such as those seen at Calvin Klein, while furry bib-like rounded collars made for an interesting addition to the Roksanda collection.
Honestly,
the best part about the fur was the colorful nature of it all, from the
Shrimp effect to candy shades, both on real and faux, and extra popular
in Milan. It was a mashup of colors seen at Marco de Vincenzo, large
collars and thick sleeves to contend with at Fendi, bright Sesame Street
blues true to the Iceberg name and with coat matching dress in crazy
colors at Versace. And then of course there is the whole Mongolian look with full fur effects as per DSquared2, complete with a very high neck to prevent the cold from ever seeping in.
#9: Inclusion of Mesh
While lace is a common look that we have been seeing for a while, it
does not compare to the notoriety of mesh that brings in the punk Goth
aspects that have made the 2016 fashion trends so very different from
past seasons. We see it appear as turtlenecks, for example, such as that
seen at Opening Ceremony, or as part of the skirts on dresses, either in panel or entirely in the design, as per Mulberry’s catwalk presentation.#10: Embroidery and Lace
While more common in 2015 and on the
spring runways, both embroidery and lace are still a vital part of the
fall/ winter 2016-2017 fashion trends, making the appearance of
turtleneck lace dresses under velvet layers and over masculine pants
rather refreshing. At Mulberry, the gorgeous lace dresses also come with
leather jackets worn over and shiny studs adding to the swishing
effects of the skirts, making the pieces all the lovelier to own.
The
richness of the embroideries can also easily be found throughout,
appearing all the more on the Milan catwalk, the intricacies often
deserving of high praise. Roberto Cavalli
ensured that we get incredible embroideries on the plunge-neck tops and
extra-long coats, not sparing talents when it came to the accessories
as well. Add on the beauty of embroidery over transparent gowns, such as
that seen at Alberta Ferretti and one has to admit that this is one of the best fashion trends meant for fall 2016.
#11: Use of Metallic Shine
The metallic looks were all the
rage on the catwalks as we noticed skirts, dresses, tops, pants and
everything in between appearing in silver, gold, copper and more. It was
a look we easily fell in love with, the variety of shiny metallic
details all the more attractive when appearing as art on transparent
gowns such as that seen on the Alexander McQueen runway, or as rather lovely prints on knee-length coats appearing at Peter Pilotto.
Decorative
tinsel made many of the pieces seen on the runways look especially
shiny with their metallic sheen, from golden coats at Dolce & Gabbana
to silver skirts at Fendi, Adam Selman and Marco de Vincenzo giving us
even more in that style. The daytime shimmer from the metallic shine was
to be commended, bringing some spice to the wardrobes, including with
those Felder Felder disco trousers. House of Holland’s metallic sheen
was definitely to be commended though as bolts of cobalt appeared on the
runways.
#12: Around the Knees Midi Hems
Nearly every designer went
for the modest but sexy midi hems this year, generally stopping just
over the knees but sometimes just under as well. These hemlines serve to
elongate the figure, flattering most when just above, so that both legs
and chest region effectively look longer, giving the lady wearing the
look the illusion of being taller.
Some of the looks were much warmer in material, such as that seen at Herve Leger,
while Prabal Gurung’s drop a few inches below the knees in the split
panel dress woven together with lace. The skirts often appear below the
knees in any case, adding to the professional appeal of each ensemble,
while detracting from the sexiness of legs to focus attentions
elsewhere.
High skirts at Altuzarra
in fuchsia coloring only add to the beauty of the stylish trend.
Whether we are talking Calvin Klein or Michael Kors, the longer skirts
are certainly lovely, especially when they appear with a small show of
skin.
#13: Intriguing Pantsuits
Since the masculine meets feminine
and vice versa today, we can easily see quite a few pantsuits among the
fall 2016 fashion trends that automatically have us wanting to update
our work wardrobe, but with something more hip and cool. That might
include pinstripe pantsuits tucked into chunky boots and with oversized
sweaters topping them for good effect, as per DKNY, or looking
especially amazing with plaid checks on an especially manly Ralph Lauren
ensemble. Going back to DKNY though, have you seen the open-midriff
buck-side pinstripe pantsuits that are very masculine?
Pantsuits
are a common sight it appears and so is crazy as we notice bright
glitter and amethyst hues come together at Ashish. The power suits look
great for this season and have all been given an interesting upgrade,
from stripes down the body in coral red, against a black background to
Taser prints on the whole of the suits, crazy star spangled designs all
over, including on a matching hat and in a more modernistic approach of
not wearing anything under the blazer but a sequined bra.
Some of
the power suits, such as that seen on the Xiao Li runway looked pretty
awesome with the wide pants and artistic accessories, the shoes
underneath speaking of as much stylish comfort as the rest of the
clothing on display.
#14: Pinstripe Suits
If you love the more intriguing
pantsuits, you are going to go gaga over the pinstripes that anyone can
wear for it looks amazing no matter the body underneath. And it does not
need to be a pantsuit either, appearing with a dress under the blazer
at Trussardi.
Some have the sexier plunging neckline effects, such as at Max Mara and Calvin Klein, while Tibi
likes to keep it sportier in its professionalism, and things can never
get boring with Sies Marjan fashions, particularly when we see the tall
and slim looks it brings to the table. Pinstripes are the cool new looks
and the suits with the pinstripes look amazingly good, particularly
when the pants are as wide legged as these ladies show them off.
#15: Cropped Pants and Culottes
There are different lengths
to the cropped pants, but generally they fall below the knees and above
the ankles and are not always flared at the ends like the rather lovable
culottes that we thought would be leaving the fashion scene a few
seasons back. On the contrary, those intriguing pants have stayed on and
brought with them more cropped feels, but they are still the ones
reigning supreme.
We see some velour culottes at Lacoste
and some lovely checked cutoffs reaching mid-calf at Michael Kors.
Cropped pants in grey pinstripes look pretty awesome at Monse actually,
complete with fur stoles that come with a fringed bit of detailing.
#16: Sleepwear as Outerwear
Remember the intriguing new trend
of slips and pajamas worn as outerwear from the spring and summer
seasons? Yes, we get to see a whole lot more of it, though a bit more
refined at times, on the fall and winter runways as well, with some like
those from Narciso Rodriguez appearing with asymmetrical skirts. DKNY
comes in with some red lacing, thin strapping and long skirts, the
neckline plunging so low and wide, we wonder if it will be showing off
the chest underneath fully if we try to wear it without the translucent
turtleneck underneath.#17: Pussy-Bow Tops and Dresses
Pussy-bow necklines make
probably the most sophisticated fashion trend for fall 2016, appearing
on tops and flowing dresses and making our hearts melt. They give kind
of a schoolgirl and Victorian allure to the designs, while also bearing a
high dose of modesty. Pussy-bow blouses and dresses were spotted in
abundance at Roksanda, Philosophy, Peter Pilotto, Temperley London, Osman, Marc Jacobs and others.#18: Versatile Denim
We can hardly do without denim in any
season, since it has managed to become the go-to fabric for building
effortlessly chic looks without trying too hard. We love sporting short
denim shorts and rompers in summer, and our wardrobe features at least
two pairs of jeans and a jean jacket for the chilly autumn days. Many a
designer capitalized on the denim trend this fall, among them Miu Miu playing with youthful patchwork used on the denim jackets, Ralph Lauren adding glam motifs to cowgirl bell-bottom jeans and Blumarine betting on the minimalist denim culottes with raw hems.#19: Super Long Coats
We have seen coats in different
materials, from colorful faux furs to leather and suede, but something
we noticed quite a bit was the length of each of these pieces and how
that appealed to us who live in colder climates. The Row, for example
has some gorgeous brown leather coats. The coats appear in fuchsia at
Public School’s display of designs, looking rather gorgeous as worn by
models with a bit more meat on their bodies.
We also see military-style really long coats appear, such as the khaki at Topshop Unique, the red edged at Burberry, the wraparound styles with the furry edges as per Christopher Kane,
and the truly English appeal of the Mulberry designs. The best, we have
to say, can be found on the Roberto Cavalli looks, where the coats are
embellished with rich embroidery.
#20: Shiny Studs and Sequins
Shiny looks are all the rage and
we cannot get enough of them. There were sequins in 2015, more in the
spring of 2016, and now as we head into fall they seem to be following
us, this time in even brighter colors. The shine is impeccable and we
are enjoying the mini dresses covered in it, showing off floral prints,
the spaghetti strapped pieces appearing at Ashish with Gold Digger
emblazoned across the chest (this would make a great Halloween costume,
complete with the wig), and the stud-covered Burberry looks that we can
barely get enough of.
Black sequins brought in the night sky at
Simone Rocha, adding a classical touch to the already classic cuts, but
it was Topshop Unique that really accentuated the whole sequins with
artistic panting looks with calf-length slip dresses, bodies elongated
in the process. Glittering effects also appear due to tinsel and
paillettes, seen profusely on Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana,
Gucci, Versace, and more.
#21: Perfectly Plunging Necklines
The 2015 top trends of
plunging necklines continue into 2016, right into the fall and winter
fashions and we think they might keep on popping up for a few seasons
yet since it has not fully caught on with the public. However, when you
have plunging necklines paired with shirts or high-necked tops
underneath with long sleeves and body contouring materials, it makes it
all the more appealing since there is less skin exposed to the elements.
In this case, Prabal Gurung is a great example with its dresses over
Chinese collar shirts.
Plunging necks with nothing underneath are
seen at Roberto Cavalli, the blouses heavily accented with rich
embroideries as well for additional style. The necklines on pinstripe
suits look pretty awesome as well, particularly as seen at Max Mara,
Trussardi and Calvin Klein, the latter really bringing down the plunge
to the top of the abdomen.
Sometimes the pieces were kept together
with metal rings and details, as per the lovely shimmering black dress
found on the Dion Lee runway. As for showing a whole lot of chest, we
noticed some gorgeous looks with a huge amount of sequins and some
really fluffy coats right on the Preen runway.
#22: Focusing on Asymmetrical Shoulders
We have seen
everything from single shoulder dresses to open shoulder sweaters, the
former appearing lovingly on Herve Leger, while the latter spotted at
Rag & Bone. The focus on the shoulders has really sparked a love for
playing with the décolletage as well, but that falls under a category
of its own. Lowering the top to show off a little shoulder or playing
with single shoulder designs gives the looks a flirtier, more feminine
edge, made to counteract the often-masculine accents to the outfits on
the catwalks.
Double straps over a single shoulder appeared at
David Koma as well, and that look really brought sexy back, especially
since it only added to the outline of the décolletage. The
single-shoulder ‘80s look somehow has made it back in and the
combination with loads of ruffles is quite intriguing to say the least,
appearing on the likes of Isabel Marant, Saint Laurent, Lanvin and Moschino. Single-arm tops appear aplenty on so many different shows that it becomes rather impossible to keep track.
#23: Showing off the Shoulders
During the spring and summer
collection presentations, the top trend was the open shoulders indeed.
Now, it appears that we have moved into the fall and still manage to
find a good amount of fully bare shoulders, presenting define
décolletage. At Opening Ceremony, we can certainly enjoy the look with
outfits that include comfortable sweaters tucked into high-waist pants
falling to the ankles and looking pretty stylish if you ask us.
Open
shoulders are seen with strapless pieces as well, really bringing the
focus up to the indentations and strength of the neck, Victoria Beckham
playing up on the creations. David Koma loved to show off this part of
the body as well, opening up the shoulders and sending over two thin
strips on one side, tucking in the body hugging material for a more
defined silhouette.
#24: Shearling Coats
Although lace and transparency are
perfect for channeling a high dose of elegance and femininity, you
definitely want to feel warm and comfy during those cold days and it’s
here that chunky shearling coats come in handy. Short or long, shaggy or
more elegant, shearling coats appeared at almost each runway show from
New York to Longon, Milan and Paris, forming one of the most wearable
and covetable fall/ winter 2016-2017 fashion trends. You can check out
the collections of Tory Burch, Altuzarra, Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, Cedric Charlier, Carven and others to find some to-die-for shearling coats for winter.#25: Slits up the Thighs
Remember the rather high slits seen a
few seasons back that really made us drool from the sexiness of it all?
They make one of the top fall 2016 fashion trends, looking just as
alluring in the manner by which they appear before us. Some slits can be
seen on skirts worn under gorgeous coats at Calvin Klein, while the
schoolgirl jumpers comes with some form of a slit on the below-the-knee
midi hem at Jason Wu.
If you want some extremely delectable
velvety goodness in this style, adding in slits to the side and
off-the-shoulder looks on one side, the goddess appearance can be found
flouncing down the catwalk at Monse.
#26: Glossy Patent Leather & Vinyl
While leather is huge
for fall, when you add glossy, high-shine finishes to it, you get a
sexier, more fetish-chic version of the trend that’s definitely not for
those shying away from extra attention. Wet-effect patent leather and
vinyl comes in both vibrant shades and more relaxed tones, like black,
brown or pastel colors, appearing in the collections of Lacoste, Kenzo, Nina Ricci, Valentino, Iceberg, Lanvin and others.#27: Queues of Quilts on Warm Puffer Jackets
One of the
biggest fall 2016 fashion trends is the use of quilts on the clothing,
namely on warm and cozy puffer jackets. It is an old-timer stitch that
looks warm and definitely has a tendency to keep warm as well, in
whatever it appears on. The diamond stitching is back though not as
strongly as we had hoped, and we can easily see the look appearing on Chanel coats and dresses, bombers at Haider Ackermann, and right throughout Sacai, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, and Stella McCartney enjoying nurturing a nearly dead fashion trend back to life.#28: Matching Outerwear
It is interesting how there have been
a lot of matching pieces seen of late, the spring season giving us the
look in one form while the winter 2016-2017 fashion trends bringing it
in a little differently, the matching pieces suddenly becoming wholly
different separates in a single ensemble. This includes the chained
gorgeous grey Herve Leger creations.
Matching looks continue at
Mulberry with the military coats in a similar color and material as the
center pressed ankle-crop trousers worn underneath, giving it a
masculine but seamless effect. Versace’s mini dress came with a matching
coat in colorful fur actually as well, only adding to this particular
trend’s popularity among the masses. We can certainly expect to see
coats and dresses sold together now, for it will only make a fashionable
look appear even more in style for the fall months.
#29: High Waists and Ankle Crops
There is a good amount of
pants cropped higher than the ankles, but there are just as many, if not
more, cropped right there, neither above nor below. Add in the high
waists that add length to the legs and you have a design that is rather
perfect for the fall but might lead to frozen ankles come the chillier
days. Opening Ceremony is only one of the many designers to take this
particular combination to heart and present us with an array of choices
to pick from. At Mulberry, there are a few trends that can be attached
to the looks, from the ankle crops with high waists to the military
garments that include matching coats and trousers.#30: Tight Lacing Accents
While the looks were not quite on
corsets most of the time, the laced up detailing was huge on the runway,
appearing all over for purely decorative purposes. Often they gave off a
dominatrix look, while sometimes they appeared on loose enough outfits
not to infer the tightening of the waist, even subconsciously. It spiced
things up quite neatly, appearing on everything from leather Proenza Schouler
jackets to tops featuring the design along shoulders and the naval,
left loose enough to just appear as if it is holding the whole thing in
place.
At Fenty Puma
it took on a gothic edge, while DKNY featured red lacing over black
coats and slip dresses worn over turtleneck tops. Tome, however, came in
with the corseted looks worn over a few layers, including a shiny
turtleneck under a silky red shirt.
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