Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Cinched

As much as we love ‘boxy’ and ‘puffy’ nothing says femininity more than an hourglass silhouette. And so waist belts are back big time, cinching just about everything, from sweaters and dresses to jackets and coats. Mulberry opted for a belt in matching checks, at Fendi belts were branded (with the brand’s signature FF logo), Isabel Marant presented a velvet option and Balmain made the biggest belt statement in brown colored croc leather. Long sit down dinners might become a problem, but you’ll look splendid nonetheless.

 

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Skirt + (oversized) Sweater

Nothing says cosy autumn outfit more than a good skirt paired with an oversized sweater. Just ask the creatives at Victoria Beckham, Balenciaga and Dior. A combination so effortless you’d wanna throw it on every single day. Paired with boots, trainers or even a pair of shiny loafers. Skirts can be pleated, layered or tulle as long as those XL woolen/cashmere sweaters are super chunky. Long sleeves, high (turtle) necks. Oh and primary colors seem to be a theme here. So will your look be bright and yellow (MSMG), midnight blue (Dior) or red on (a different) red (Victoria Beckham). Just keep it classy and extremely cosy!

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Heavy Luggage

 

We’ve written about tiny bags for season after season, but it’s time for a change. Bags are getting bigger… or even huge! Just look at the statement makers Michael Kors, Balenciaga, Jil Sander, Proenza Schouler and Acne sent out on their runways. Weekend bags to carry around on any given weekday. Not sure what you’d have to shoulder around all day, but just bring everything along. Your lunch box, your laptop, your make-up kit, naturally. And why not bring an extra pair of shoes and a complete outfit along? Your brand new puffer jacket might even fit in these gigantic arm candy pieces. Now try keep looking cool with all that heavy luggage.

Kingpins Show Amsterdam October 2017

The international denim tradefair Kingpins Show has landed in Amsterdam and turned the Westerpark indigo blue. Tuesday the two days fair kicked off with a lecture program Transformers, Women in the Indigo Universe. Yesterday was filled with business, seminars, meetings and the afterparty was a nice closure of a busy day.

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Mad Hats

When it comes to hats berets, flatcaps and shipperman’s caps are all the rage this season. Patent black or tweed checked, you can spot them all over town and all over your Instagram feed. A good hat takes your outfit from fine to fantastic (and it occasionally helps solve bad hair days). On the runway hats make up for statement making looks and jaw dropping moment. Especially next year, as FW2018 includes some maddd hats. Large feathers (Galliano, Gucci), patent leather (Dior, Marni), suede (Prada, Saint Laurent) or knitted (Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs). Made out of lace (Ann Demeulemeester), straw (Gucci) or a brown paper box (Moschino). No doubt you can make your hat game for fall/winter 2018 as original and as exotic as you please. But first, let’s rock this season’s headpieces till we grow tired of them!

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Trench it!

This classic wardrobe staple truly deserves a spot in your fall/winter wardrobe. In fact, it should have never left your wardrobe in the first place. Thanks to the likes of Balenciaga, Dries van Noten, Valentino, The Row and Céline it has now become a trend piece for the current season. Wear it casually with a jeans and some sneakers or go glam and pair it up with your sequined evening dress. Pair it with your favorite hoodie, cinch the waist with a big belt, pull up the sleeves, hands in your pockets and you´re good to go. In the trenches!

Jef Montes Tormenta Paris Catwalkshow & Presentation

Collection Tormenta is Jef Montes’ first international presentation and Paris debut during the International Art Fair. The collection consists of thirty creations and a material installation. Collection Tormenta is inspired by the maritime industry. Tormenta means Storm in Spanish and the collection exploits Jef’s family heritage with their love for ships. He studied materials that are used in the process to build ships. Materials like nylon, brass, carbon and fibre-glass were used to create technical fabrics. Jef’s grandfather gabriel inspired him to create the dessins for Tormenta. When he was younger he worked on several ships in the south of Spain catching sharks. A few years ago he gave Jef a miniature ship that he handcrafted out of wood. Jef got inspired and that meant the beginning of Tormenta.
Like a ship caught in the storm, Jef designs materials that arise and develop like a storm around the body. Through technical fabrics that take on a new dimension, the essence of the collection is captured in the material installation. Sustainability plays an important role in the p[rocess of Jef’s projects. For Tormenta, several creations from previous projects are further developed and recreated.
Jef Montes is a Dutch designer, whose work balances between the borders of fashion and art.

Fall/Winter Catwalk Trend 2017/2018: Check Mate

If there’s one print to focus on this fall it’s checks. Preferably a subtle tweed version on pencil skirts, flared pants, cigarette pants, blazers, trench coats and woolen coats. Even tweed shoes, bags and berets have become true seasonal musthaves. Just go through your Instagram feed and you know what’s up. The biggest trendsetter in this British trend story would be Balenciaga (also the brand who instigated the current sock boot hype). Other players involved are Michael Kors, Stella McCartney and Calvin Klein, presenting their tweeds in black and white, 50 shades of gray or more of a brown palette. Whether it’s suits or skirts for you this season, checks please!

Paris Fashion Week SS2018 RECAP

As fall in Amsterdam has started full force cosy cashmere sweaters and heavy woolen coats (as well as umbrellas!) actually are all we can think of in terms of daywear. But luckily the spring/summer collections gave us something to daydream about. Céline, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent and Dries van Noten wowed with their latest collections. Filled with crisp color palettes, updated trends, new references and fresh styling tips and tricks to look forward to.

If anything SS2018 is going to be exuberant. With a lead role for feathers, fringes and frills. Lots of volume, asymmetry and transparency and at least three crisp new trends we’d like to highlight.

So while you’re still in fashion rehab, sit back, relax and click your way through these galleries. Here we go:

(Biker) shorts
As seen at Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci and Off-White

Shiny, sparkly sequins
As seen at Dior, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli, Balmain

Fringe effect
As seen at Chanel, Dior, Elie Saab and Stella McCartney

Louis Vuitton Catwalk Fashion Show Womenswear SS2018 Paris

The oddest combination of fashion items was Nicolas Ghesquière trump for Louis Vuitton on Wednesday as we gathered at the Louvre’s Pavillon de l’Horloge. Running shorts paired with luxurious brocade (waist)coats and chunky sneakers (hello millennial money) were the statement makers during the opening of the show. Sporty elements later returned in the shape of some striped zipped up pieces, scuba fabrics, backpacks and the tiniest pair of sunglasses. Such contrasts! Wide sleeved blouses and waistcoats were followed up by delicate dresses worn with leather off shoulder tops. Patent leather pieces and a fresh new rock shirt already had the looks of next summer’s bestsellers. Items that, just like those stunning sneakers, Louis Vuitton’s brand new store on Place Vendôme will sell like hotcakes within a few months.

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