The shows of spring-summer collections of women's ready-to-wear clothing have ended, and we are pleased to provide you with our fashion report and tell you which styles, styles, colors and fabrics can be identified as full-fledged fashion trends for spring-summer 2017.
Before compiling the report, we made a table and, looking through the collections of the best and favorite designers, noted in it all the significant most frequent fashion trends - open shoulders, ruffles, styles, fabrics, colors, etc.
List of fashion trends for spring and summer 2017 according to Trendy-U
- The most fashionable color of spring and summer 2017 according to Pantone is Pink Yarrow - pink yarrow;
- Floral prints;
- Striped clothing;
- Clothes in cage;
- Ruffles and frills;
- Open shoulders;
- 80s style jackets with shoulder pads;
- Wide pants;
- Dresses, skirts and blouses made of lace and chiffon;
- Bustiers/crop tops;
- Denim clothing;
- Sportswear;
- Black and white sets;
- Ostrich feathers.
The most fashionable color of spring and summer 2017 according to Pantone - Pink Yarrow - pink yarrow
We are confident that optimists - those who see life and what is happening in rosy terms - have a much easier life than pessimists who suffer for any reason. We also know for sure that color can change your mood and attitude towards life.
Wear pink in the spring, or even better, fuchsia! Buy a dress, sundress, blouse and sandals in this life-affirming color and infect yourself and those around you with positivity. Think pink - thought is material.
We saw all possible shades of pink in the collections Hermès, Gucci, Valentino, Sportmax, Kenzo, Oskar de la Renta, Givenchy, Bottega Veneta And Loewe.
Notice the patent leather dress in the middle of the photo. And also in the photo on the left - socks, knee socks and colored tights will be in fashion in the spring and summer of 2017.
Floral prints in spring-summer women's clothing collections 2017
There are a lot of different floral prints. That is, of course, it’s understandable - floral patterns are always present in spring-summer collections, but we have never seen such a variety of patterns on fabric - large, small, bright and barely noticeable, embossed on fabric.
Flowers of all sizes and shapes were seen on dresses, blouses and sundresses in the collections Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Gucci, Christopher Kane, Emilia Wickstead, Dries von Noten, Alice+Olivia,Barbara Tfank, Fendi and Max Mara.
Clothing collection spring-summer 2017 of the subsidiary brand Prada Miu Miu imbued with the spirit of the 60-70s. When trees and flowers were big, dresses with similar prints were worn by Miuccia Prada.
Fashionable clothes with stripes and checks 2017
Striped flight
Stripes on clothes have been in fashion for the fourth or fifth season in a row, and judging by the spring-summer shows, they are not going to lose their position. The stripes can be vertical, horizontal, diagonal - in general, whatever you want. And, by the way, on any clothes, from summer sundresses to business suits and evening dresses.
Striped dresses, skirts and blouses were seen in the collections Sportmax, Banana Republic, Lacoste, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne and Mulberry.
Bird in a cage
We came across dresses, coats or trousers in large and multi-colored checks in the collection Chanel spring-summer 2017, see photo:
Essentially one print, but what different looks they have? Chanel And Altuzarra!
Ruffles and frills on fashionable dresses and blouses for spring and summer 2017
Romantic and feminine ruffles were in fashion last season and will be in fashion next season.
Fashionable looks of Blumarine spring-summer 2017
Collection Gucci spring-summer 2017 seems to hint at the connection between the past and the present - judging by the clothes of the girls and the general atmosphere of the show, the action takes place either in a nightclub of the 70s, or in a luxurious boudoir of the Renaissance era. Ruffles and frills are an almost obligatory decorative element in the clothing of girls from different times.
Brand Creative Director Alice + Olivia Stacey Bendet said she started working on the spring-summer collection after a trip to Italy with her friend. A friend was working on a tarot card design while traveling. The romantic atmosphere of Italy combined with the mysticism of caro cards was sought and reflected in the collection.
Puffy sleeves on blouses and dresses
This trend, beloved by street fashionistas, is also not going to give up its position.
We saw voluminous sleeves in the collections Dries von Noten, Marc Jacobs, Simone Rocha, Saint Laurent, Erdem, Kenzo, Jasquemos and others.
Fashionable dresses and blouses with bare shoulders spring-summer 2017
80s style jackets with shoulder pads
Grace Jones, a popular black singer and actress of the 1980s, had a square haircut and was known for her love of androgynous style and angular clothing. Her meticulously thought-out style was imitated by millions, and even in the Soviet Union in the eighties, a coat without “shoulders” was not considered a good coat at all.
Why Grace Jones's style was imitated and why it is back in fashion - we don't know. But there is something in it, at least in its modern interpretation, isn’t it?
In spring and summer, fashion houses offer coats and jackets with shoulder pads Michael Kors And Chanel.
Fashionable wide trousers spring-summer 2017
Talking about the fashion trends of the past and the seasons before last, we wrote about the popularity of wide trousers in wide circles. The fashion of wearing them has migrated to the spring-summer season of 2017.
The photos above and below prove that modern fashion is so flexible and democratic that even within the same trend you can create completely different looks.
Lace and chiffon spring-summer 2017: transparency of intentions
Almost all the main trends of the autumn-winter season are intertwined. For example, the sleeves of the bomber jacket in the photo on the right are an intricacy of ruffles made of lace (and once upon a time these same ones were worn exclusively by military personnel! But now they are decorate, Karl!!!), the jacket itself is striped, on the jacket there is decor in the most fashionable color of spring and summer 2017 - fuchsia. In total, we have 4 fashion trends in one image.
Chiffon and lace - fashionable fabrics in spring and summer 2017
Of course, we also came across dresses that were completely see-through. Let's say in collections Christopher Kane, Alexander McQueen, Sonya Rykiel, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Jason Woe Jiambattista Valli…
We don’t know if you will wear this, but just in case, let’s say that all the models at the shows wore panties under transparent dresses like “shorts”, no thongs or even “lambadas”.
Bustiers / well, very short tops for spring and summer 2017
They are worn over shirts, blouses or directly on the naked body.
Even the most modest options, such as a bustier from the collection Miu Miu SS 2017, make the images much sexier.
Fashionable denim clothes spring-summer 2017
Denim clothing was traditionally seen in the collection Marques Almeida. By the way, presenting their debut collection in 2011, the married couple Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida in 2011 relied on denim. In five years the brand Marques Almeida became recognizable, and designers stopped limiting themselves to it alone. At the same time, denim suits, dresses and jackets are invariably present in all their collections.
In fashionable denim-based looks from Alice+Olivia retro 70s style and ethnic style are tied together. How? The skill of the designer, of course!
“Yes”, “No” to say, black and white - to call
Most likely, it was precisely because of the abundance of colors and colored prints that many designers wanted to balance their collections with the help of neutral and at the same time stylish basic colors - white, black and beige.
Black and white outfits spring-summer 2017 Celine
The creative director of the Moscino brand traditionally made a show out of the show, turning the models into paper dolls, which many of us played with as children. By the way, like the fireplace in Papa Carlo’s closet, the gold chain on the model’s skirt on the right is painted!
Many images from Prada were in a sporty style, and ¾ of the total were decorated with ostrich feathers.
T-shirts with slogans in the spring-summer 2017 collections of Christian Dior and Haider Ackermann (middle)
Stylish looks for you,
UPD. The most fashionable colors for spring and summer according to Pantone have become known.
Street fashion moves forward recklessly, every season, offering new ideas. The spring-summer 2017 season is about to come, so now it’s worth taking care of what will make up the basic foundation of your wardrobe. She is extravagant, calm, democratic or crazy - she can be anyone, but she always attracts attention, because it is fashion trends that dictate how you can look stylish, relevant and modern. Moreover, both fashion for teenagers and fashion for adults in 2017 will present many surprises. What things you already have and what you should definitely buy. In a word: what will please us and what will surprise us with the street fashion of the coming season?
Of course, modern designers are in a hurry to reveal all the cards for their future spring-summer 2017 collections. Let’s pay attention to the opinion of fashion experts. They are already predicting the main trends and sharing their assumptions with the public.
Main trends
We will look at each part of the wardrobe separately later. Now is the time to talk about the main trends, or in other words, the trends of spring-summer 2017. Street fashion during this period will be filled with natural ethnic motifs. The main characteristics of women's images will be elegance and sophisticated chic.
Fashionable images of the season can be collected in parts. These pieces will form the elements of your main wardrobe. This approach is called futuristic. You will need to alternate incompatible proportions, colors, materials, sizes and shapes. At the same time, the other side of fashion trends reveals an airy and light, subtle feeling of nature, which is combined with hard and rough modern technology. Here it is worth paying attention to new and modern volumetric materials where 3D printing is actively used. In addition, layering of both artificial and natural fabrics will become popular.
Street fashion cannot do without outerwear; it will be decorated with floral prints. The same print is relevant for dresses, trousers, shorts, shirts. As for classic outfits, stripes and checks are actively used here. Especially if you combine these prints with white and blue colors in a nautical style. Particular attention should also be paid to decor with chains.
In addition to the main trends already mentioned, we can also note:
Fashionable trousers spring-summer 2017
It's time to talk about each item of clothing separately for a more complete picture. After all, fashionistas love that every detail is thought out, and the whole image is perfectly combined with each other. Street fashion cannot exist without trousers; it is practical clothing, which can also act as a bright accent, as is the case this season. In first place here are jeans, and here lovers of comfortable clothes breathed a sigh of relief, because it is impossible to imagine more comfortable clothes. The trend is a straight cut, and not very wide. The beloved rolled cuffs to the ankle remain in fashion.
Jeans are decorated with applique inserts with beads; in addition, there may be sparkles or flowers created from chiffon fabric. It is assumed that the top of such jeans should be as simple as possible. For example, a loose-fitting shirt or sweatshirt. It is also not recommended to use accessories.
Genuine Leather also in fashion for the spring-summer 2017 season. Therefore, trousers made of genuine leather are in trend, while a narrow cut is preferable. Snake scales or sequins can serve as decoration. Floral ethnic appliqués or chains can serve as decoration.
Classics also remain in trend, while pronounced arrows are relevant. The waist of these trousers is extremely high. As for summer trousers, they can be flared from the hip, or made in a retro style, made of flowing fabrics. You can highlight these trousers with wide belts, as well as belts with ribbon bows. Decorative buttons also look stylish.
Remains fashionable and culottes. But it is important that they are made of dense fabrics. You can combine long jackets or wide tops with these trousers. A bold decision is to combine culottes with a fitted blouse, but this option is suitable for a slender figure.
Fashionable blouses and sweaters
Fashionable blouses 2017 from last season remain in trend shirt cut. The only innovations here will be striped prints and asymmetrical cuts. Instead of buttons, it is important to use a zipper. The cut can be different, for example, fitted, wide or futuristic. In spring, cozy sweatshirts are in fashion, mostly in pastel colors.
In summer you can also wear sweatshirts, it can be a large knit or thin knitwear. You can wear these sweatshirts directly over your underwear. Sweatshirts with denim or leather inserts are trendy. You can also wear only a thin T-shirt under them. By the way, if we talk about T-shirts, they look stylish with overalls or sundresses with an open bustier.
Feminine remains in fashion jackets and blazers, only the styles will become more fitted and elongated. Darts at the waist will be added here. But a wide, shapeless cut will also remain in trend. Jackets similar to cardigans with a classic collar will also look great in the coming season.
The sleeves will be wider, and volume and bulges will look harmonious and stylish in the shoulder area. Stand-up collars are relevant on any outerwear. In the spring of 2017, you can wear vests that are made of plush fur, especially if we are talking about a brown shade. A new feature will be long vests; any combination of fabrics is possible here, in particular leather, wool or suede.
Shorts are at the center of fashion
Street fashion for the summer 2017 season dictates that the trend will be shorts. Moreover, fashion for teenagers also needs this wardrobe element. Like trousers, shorts should have a very high waist, and cuffs are appropriate. The style of the shorts should be loose, and the addition of deep pockets is important.
Shorts with small slits on the side will look very interesting and fashionable. As for the color scheme, the shorts can be of different shades, in particular pink, raspberry, yellow, mustard. Such brightness matches summer days. This will perfectly highlight the fun and playful summer mood, and it will also look trendy.
What’s unique is that such a wide style will look harmonious on almost all figures. But there are fashionable models that are suitable only for slender ladies. We are talking about shortened models or short overalls that have a fitted cut. If you need to emphasize your hips, then it is ideal in this case to choose models that are complemented with lace. Models with a round cut made of cotton, which are complemented by perforations, look great.
Fashionable dresses and sundresses
As for sundresses, in the spring-summer season of 2017 it is important to wear a trapezoidal cut; here a pleated skirt will look interesting; frills of a wide variety of colors can be an addition.
Floral print is trendy, so skirts with it will look especially interesting. Short and full skirts remain in fashion; they can be multi-layered or pleated. Patch pockets look great, not only on skirts, but also on dresses and sundresses. Those models that have pockets not only on the sides as standard, but also on the sleeves, chest and hem, look interesting.
When choosing dresses with short or long sleeves, it is important to pay attention to the fact that they are made of translucent material. But dresses with a fitted cut are the most popular trend of the season, especially if it has a turn-down collar. It would be great if this snow-white collar contrasts with the color of the dress. In this case, the shades can be mustard, lilac, red, brown.
If we talk about length, then you can give preference to medium. Shoes here will look interesting with belts or ties. Dresses that are too long are best left for evening events. It is better to choose materials that are flowing and light, let it be a floral print, and do not forget about the relevance of the ethnic pattern. Lace dresses take on austerity.
Nowhere without a bag
Fashionable bags spring-summer 2017 will incorporate the brightest shades. These are interesting colors that can become the central figures of the image. But it is red and all its shades that are most popular. At the peak of demand will be the colors gray, white, beige and brown, as well as their combination. Neutral shades fade into the background, and bright and sometimes acidic colors take precedence. Of course, office colors will remain trendy, namely black, gray and brown, but you should save them specifically for work. Leopard-print bags will look harmonious with the classics, but you need to take care of the accessories. It would be better if they were made of reptile skin. The rule that the bag and shoes should be in the same style will remain in the past.
What kind of fashionable shoes are they?
Modern solutions and a completely new creative design are what you should focus on when choosing shoes for the spring-summer 2017 season. Sandals will become relevant in urban style. There will be a lot of amazing prints here. Additions will be in the form of geometric figures, as well as graphic patterns. Sandals will have many straps that will wrap around the ankle. These belts should predominantly be in bright colors.
3D printing technology is widely used on shoes. Interestingly, many fashion designers use plastic for shoes, which has the smell of plastic gum. For the most part, we are talking about comfortable and practical shoes in an urban style.
A little more about fashion
In conclusion, about the fashion trends of spring-summer fashion 2017, I would like to draw attention to such relevant details as:
- Belts that can be worn with any look. Leather and suede belts are very popular;
- Bombers, especially those embroidered with embellishments and appliqués;
- Military style, led by outerwear similar to an overcoat;
- Flared trousers and shorts;
- Bell-shaped sleeves;
- Logos that are present in large quantities on any clothing;
- Striped things;
- Dresses and sundresses in several tiers.
These are the main ideas of fashion solutions that you need to take on board and go conquer the world with your subtle sense of taste and style, and most importantly, your ability to follow trends.
Natalia Denisenko
New Year 2017 will be held under the sign of the rooster, so today we will try to decide what to wear for 2017 in order to create the best holiday look. New Year is the most important holiday, because in addition to the celebration itself, it draws a certain line in life, we become another year older. Let's find out more about the symbol of the New Year...
The rooster is a bird that senses time, a connection with the sun, it announces to us the beginning of dawn. The Rooster is vigilant and all-seeing. The guardian cockerel has long been placed on the roofs of houses, weather vanes, caskets and chests. The cockerel is a symbol of protecting the house from evil.
At the same time, the ancient Goths considered the rooster a fighting symbol. Indeed, the rooster is a fighting bird; it knows how to fight and defend itself. Cockfights have been known for a long time. After all, the expression - “Why are you so upset?” characterizes a person who is emotionally excited, ready to go into battle with someone or something.
And the expression “Dressed like a rooster” means that the person dressed in something bright, colorful, and eye-catching. The rooster can be not only white, but also with multi-colored feathers, with gold and mother-of-pearl, red and green. Cockerel - Golden comb, doesn't this expression emphasize its beauty?
And the cockerel has red, brown, scarlet, burgundy and yellow feathers, because this is the small part of the shades that plays in the fiery cockerel. He tells us the whole palette of colors for clothes and accessories - what is the best way to celebrate the New Year 2017.
The rooster is a bird that symbolizes many virtues, revered by all countries and peoples of the world.
Photos above and below - Dolce & Gabbana
What to celebrate the New Year 2017 - clothes and jewelry
The red fiery rooster can add fluttering fringe, flying feathers, all kinds of sequins, iridescent beads and sparkling rhinestones to our outfit. This fireworks of fire and sparkles must be combined in your outfit so as not to look like a New Year tree.
The symbol of the coming year, the fiery rooster, loves bright things, shiny gold jewelry. But at the same time, all the details of the New Year's outfit must be carefully thought out. If you really want to emphasize the reminder of the fiery rooster in your outfit, then your New Year's dress should not have prints reminiscent of leopards and reptiles.
The Fire Rooster loves everything red, but you should think about which color you should give preference to. What if all the ladies dress in all red for New Year's Eve? Then you can get mixed up in the crowd, and it will be even more difficult to stand out. However, first take care to stand out and look not only original, but also elegant.
It is quite possible to get by with bright details, decorating your outfit with them. Don’t forget that there are sparkles and rhinestones; they will decorate not only the dress, but also trousers, shoes, belt, clutch, etc. Pay attention to . They are the ones who will emphasize in your New Year's outfit that you are a fashionable and stylish girl who follows the latest trends.
If extravagant plumage bothers you, decorate your outfit with just a few feathers. In the collections of recent years, plumage can be seen in many designers; special preference is given to these decorations in the Alexander McQueen fashion house.
An interesting option could be a red fur cape, and in general fur trims in shades of red.
Jenny Packham
Decorations for New Year 2017
What decorations to choose in order to emphasize that on New Year's Eve you did not forget the fiery rooster. Remember the cockerel - the Golden Scallop and give preference to gold. However, diamonds will always decorate a girl, because they are “best friends.” Red rubies, garnets, carnelian and many other stones emitting red and orange rays will certainly decorate your New Year's outfit.
Now we have decided what is the best way to celebrate the New Year 2017. But no matter what the horoscopes promise, the year of the Fire Rooster will be successful and happy for you if you yourself strive to fulfill your desires, show perseverance, hard work and willpower.
Let's look at photos of images - what we will wear to celebrate the New Year of the Fire Rooster 2017. We choose outfits depending on the situation, because the New Year is not only a home feast and a trip to a restaurant. The New Year holidays are very long, and therefore you need to visit friends, take a walk, go to the skating rink, perhaps take a trip to nature or a New Year's trip. All photos are taken from current collections.
Elie Saab
Gucci
John Richmond
Laura Biagiotti
Monique Lhuillier
The Moschino dress best embodies the essence of the Fire Rooster, the symbol of the New Year 2017. In this dress you can become a real queen of the New Year's party.
Rodarte
Saint Laurent
Tadashi Shoji
Photo from above - Tods
Photo below - Trussardi
Fashion trends for 2016-2017 are based on designer shows that are already taking place in Paris. It is already clear that military and oversized styles will dominate in clothing. Women's wardrobes will be replenished with voluminous and loose items.
See the article for a collection of photos about what will be fashionable in clothes in 2017 for the fall-winter and spring-summer seasons.
Fashion trends 2017 autumn-winter: outerwear
Even in the cool season, every girl wants to look stylish, fashionable and beautiful. Modern fashion offers a huge selection of outerwear: stylish jackets, practical down jackets, elegant coats.
Fashion trends 2017: down jackets
In the fall-winter season, down jackets remain at the peak of popularity. This piece of women's wardrobe is practical, beautiful and comfortable to wear. Jackets in the 2017 designer collections are presented not only in a sporty style, but also in a more sophisticated, feminine and elegant version.
Fashionable down jackets have the following features:
- Knee or midi length. It will be difficult to freeze in such a down jacket. In addition, every woman will look graceful and attractive in it.
- The presence of additional decor made of genuine leather or suede.
- Fashionable sleeve options: three-quarter or removable knitted.
- Bright or combined colors.
Fashion trends 2017: coats
Every fashionista knows that a coat is one thing that is difficult to refuse. Today, designers suggest paying attention to loose-fitting coats. This is new . Also in trend are models that do not have buttons, but are tied with a belt. A shawl-shaped collar looks beautiful and feminine.
For several years now, leading positions have been occupied by styles that have masculine features: pea coats, loose double-breasted models. All of them are complemented by metal buckles, belts, buttons, lapels. These options are good in combination with skinny trousers, jeans, skirts and dresses.
A pair of high suede boots with stable heels and a bulky baggy bag will fit perfectly into the set.
Fashion trends 2017 spring – summer: dresses and skirts
Modern summer fashion does not like boring and dull images at all. Therefore, loose styles of dresses and skirts dominate in designer collections. For walking along city streets or shops, stylists recommend natural fabrics: cotton, linen, chintz, as well as denim sundresses. Also, knitted items do not lose their position, which perfectly complement the sporty image of an active and dynamic girl. Many spring-summer 2017 collections featured drapery, allowing emphasis to be placed on the waist or hips.
Original skirts made of colored leather will not leave any fashionista indifferent. They are designed to conquer hearts and excite men's fantasies. Wearing a leather skirt will make you look bold, sexy and very stylish.
Fashion trends 2017: trousers and jeans
When choosing trousers or jeans, pay attention to cropped models. They look great with both high heels and sneakers. Traditional classics never go out of style. A distinctive feature of fashionable trousers is the richness of the color scheme. Red, blue and turquoise colors are especially popular. Jeans can have many decorative details: rhinestones, beads, embroidery.
Fashion trends 2017: Vivetta trousers, photo
Fashion trends 2017: shoes
In order to successfully navigate shoe stores, you should know the forecasts of stylists. The trend for the 2017 season is high-heeled shoes with a classic sock shape. According to fashion trends 2017 (photo below), shoes can have either a thick, stable heel or a thin stiletto heel. Models with neat platforms or comfortable wedges are still seen in the collections. For connoisseurs of comfort and practicality, models with flat soles are offered.
Fashion trends 2017: bags
Trends of 2017 are bags made of genuine leather. Handbags made from reptile skin look especially luxurious and rich. The Chanel fashion house has released cute clutches in gray and white. More daring designers added some bright colors to their collections. Such bags can add perkiness, lightness to an image and perfectly emphasize the sense of style of its owner.
Fashion trends 2017 photos: in clothes
Probably, many have noticed that the list of trendy items has been replenished with retro-style models. The texture and variety of forms are expressed, which personify the brightness of emotions of the fashion world.
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Fans of the fashion industry know how quickly trends that seem to have only recently become relevant can change. To look stylish and meet modern fashion requirements, you need to track trends from season to season. Fashion 2017 was no exception - designers presented us with many surprises, making the current trends of recent years even more “convex” and even somewhat grotesque.
The 2017 trends can safely be called controversial: eco-fur, which burst onto fashion catwalks, peacefully coexists with natural reptile skin, anatomical cut coexists with oversized models, and unusual patchwork-style clothes, which are reminiscent of the carelessness of hippies, go well with translucent dresses of real princesses Lace reigns on the catwalks, rich contrasting solutions, pronounced texture and variety of shapes, which personifies the bright emotions of the modern world.
The variety of fashion trends in 2017 covers all types of fabrics - from delicate lace to sparkling stretch!
Paradoxically, at the same time, 2017 fashion is very holistic and harmonious, which is expressed in the use of natural colors and soft silhouettes. Thus, everyone can find a trend to their liking - the designers did not skimp on variations, offering us a choice from elements of retrofuturism, pop art, boho, disco or the style of the “mafia” 20s. For those who are interested in what will be fashionable in 2017, we have collected 9 of the peak trends presented on the Paris, New York and Milan catwalks.
Trend #1: Patchwork
In 2017, almost all fashion houses use patchwork in their collections. This is not to say that this is a completely new trend - bursts of fashion for products made using the “patchwork” technique happen with enviable regularity. This bright trend was so loved by designers of fashion houses that they used the “patchwork” technique to create almost everything - from coats and suits to sundresses and skirts. It’s not surprising, because such a “tasty” and catchy design adds zest to even the most laconic in cut models.
Patchwork style dresses from fashion houses Versace and Marcel Ostertag Separately, it is worth noting the variety of color palettes - fashion houses easily combine contrasting colors, successfully combine similar pastel shades and use both monochrome patches and geometric and abstract prints in products. The result is real masterpieces, more reminiscent of paintings by cubist artists.
An equally obvious trend is the spectacular combination of fabrics. Thick cotton is adjacent to fashionable suede, delicate silk is complemented by guipure, and knitwear is complemented by leather elements. This trend can be seen especially well at the shows of the houses of Versace and Marcel Ostertag, whose products are distinguished by an exquisite combination of fabric and smooth leather texture.
Trend #2: Snake prints
Designers often borrow ideas from nature, which is why animal prints almost never go out of style. 2017 brought patterns that cover the skin of snakes to the peak of popularity. The solution is more than successful - the pattern of python skin fits perfectly with various fabrics and can very advantageously emphasize the curves of the female figure.
“Snake fashion” of 2014 found a second wind in the fall-winter 2017 season Snake prints were so loved by fashion designers that they used them absolutely freely in all types of products, sewing jackets, trench coats, jackets and skirts in a “snake” pattern. This trend harmoniously combined with the previous one - some fashion houses painted the snake print in bright colors unusual for nature and put them into patchwork collages.
Designers of the classical school preferred to slightly reduce the degree of aggressiveness of the print, giving it a muted color and creating products with loose or strict silhouettes. The Alexander McQueen fashion house managed to demonstrate this like no other, dressing its models in strict and spectacular leather coats with a snake print in shades of autumn forest.
Trend #3: Delicate pastels
Even though bright colors have taken over the fashion world, pastel shades remain at their peak in 2017. Models walk along the catwalks of Milan, Paris and New York dressed in outfits of delicate colors - milky, peach, pink, apricot, pistachio, light lemon, blue and the aristocratic color of dusted lavender. These colors are perfect for sophisticated cashmere coats and elegant suits - designers boldly break the stereotype that only summer clothes look harmonious in pastels.
Pastel pale sand dresses from Roberto Cavalli and See by Chloé In the winter of 2017, such things will be even more relevant and will add tenderness to the strict and slightly gloomy images of the cold season. Many fashion houses (including Dimitri, Marchesa, Chanel and See by Chloé) use the popular pastel color block, combining two or three delicate pastel colors in one look. Some of the most frequently used colors in this segment remain café au lait, peach and girlish pink.
But the current pink does not in any way resemble the infantile and naive shades of the 2000s. This cool shade of quartz looks more fresh, aristocratic and noble than ever. This is precisely the effect demonstrated at fashion shows by Roberto Cavalli, whose models dressed in unusually feminine mauve and delicate peach dresses, decorated with numerous ruffles and frills.
Trend #4: Rich colors
The first experiments with intense colors belonged to the outrageous designer Elsa Schiaparelli. It was she who, at the very beginning of the last century, began to dress models in outfits of rich pink and deep fuchsia, thus expressing a protest against the dullness and boringness of ordinary women's clothing. The peak of popularity of neon shades came in the 90s – the heyday of rave parties in Manchester, England.
Trendy coats in rich colors from Miu Miu and Coach 1941 2017 was the time when designers decided to revive active colors, creating a real color explosion on fashion catwalks. Some fashion houses (for example, Moschino) decided to base their collections entirely on the use of neon color, painting muffs, boots, coats, sweatshirts and dresses in bright shades of orange, electric and lemon.
Representatives of more conservative circles used neon shades with greater caution, diluting the muted range of the collection with one color accent. One of the most prominent representatives of the fashion trend for intense color can be called the Miu Miu brand, whose designers used rich green, purple and blue colors in exquisite velvet and suede in the new collection.
Trend #5: Patterned Tights
Trendy tights of 2017 are designed to emphasize the grace of one of the most attractive parts of the female body. The most striking trend was the return to the catwalks of seductive fishnet tights and stockings. This bright trend of the 2000s is no longer a symbol of vulgarity and aggressiveness - designers have tamed it through combinations with laconic and restrained clothing. Models show patterned tights in ensembles with formal coats, skirts and dresses.
A non-standard approach to modeling tights from Chanel and Ohne Titel The most adventurous fashion houses (for example, Ohne Titel) suggested combining this trend with thick wool shorts, leather miniskirts or perforated dresses - an idea that is certainly outrageous and requires impeccable taste and sense of style. The most striking representative of this trend can be called Chanel - the designers of the fashion house used black lace with various patterns, relying on patchwork.
Trend No. 6: 3D decor
3D technologies are one of the distinctive features of the times in which we live. That is why designers, receptive to everything current, were happy to make 3D decor one of the iconic trends of the 2017 fashion season. Modern collections look as if they were not sewn, but printed using 3D printers.
Volumetric petals from Jason Wu and extreme 3-D from Steinrohner Volumetric geometry represented by the Steinrohner brand, urban landscapes and floral patterns create a convex pattern on coats and dresses with a distinctly laconic cut. However, the most elegant solution of 2017 was the use of three-dimensional ruffles. Dresses and blouses from Jason Wu are especially good - the transparent base and 3D decor give the impression that the product is assembled from real flower petals.
Trend No. 7: Italian Mafia
The Chicago mafia clans of the 20s left their mark not only in the history of the United States, but also in the world fashion industry. With enviable regularity, the fashion for striped suits, men's-style felt hats, suspenders and formal coats of a loose silhouette returns to the catwalks. 2017 was no exception - designers of many houses released collections filled with the spirit of jazz, underground casinos and Prohibition.
Modern gangster looks from Max Mara and Givenchy The modern style of the “Italian mafia” has undergone some changes. Some fashion designers tend to slightly dilute its inherent severity, using expensive chiffon, exquisite cashmere and shiny satin when sewing clothes. Prominent representatives of this trend can be considered the true Italians Max Mara and the French house Givenchy. Moreover, it was the Givenchy designers who demonstrated a whole range of gangster suit models with cropped trousers that do not hide the shoes at all.
Trend #8: Reptile leather bags
No matter how much environmentalists are indignant, not a single fashion season can be imagined without accessories made of genuine leather. One of the most luxurious materials for women's handbags is reptile leather. The fashion of 2017 perfectly demonstrates the validity of this statement - flashy leopard or zebra print bags have seriously replaced products made of crocodile leather and painted in cold aristocratic tones. New collections from Chanel, Maiyet and See by Chloé can serve as confirmation.
Python leather bags from fashion houses Chanel and Maiyet Chanel designers presented clutches in white and gray versions. The luxury of these accessories is further emphasized by discreet fittings and a laconic geometric shape. More daring designers allowed themselves to add a little color (and sometimes dullness) to the color of shoppers, satchels and clutches imitated with a crocodile, lizard or snake - such bags can perfectly emphasize the sense of style and taste of their owner.
Trend #9: Oversized
Oversized not only does not give up, but is increasingly strengthening its positions – in 2017 it will remain one of the most relevant fashion trends. Oversize is a thing that hides the outlines of the figure. Some people mistakenly believe that the desired effect can be achieved by buying things a couple sizes larger. It's not like that at all. An oversized item is something that is your size, but tailored in such a way that it looks loose and voluminous.
Designers Christian Dior and Max Mara are not afraid of rounded lines and volume In 2017, designers massively presented baggy sweaters and dresses, as well as loose coats and trousers in their collections, creating trendy, relaxed looks. The most trendy item in the oversized style remains the coat - this is what shows us at shows from Christian Dior, Dorothee Schumacher and Max Mara. Dior designers managed to emphasize women's vulnerability and fragility, successfully combining oversized coats with feminine dresses and skirts.
