TRENDS // TRENDSTOP - WOMENSWEAR MACRO TREND THEMES . F/W 2017-18

The Trendstop catwalk team brings you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest shows and most influential designers from New York, London, Milan and Paris. Our expertly curated and inspirational seasonal reports identify and develop the key catwalk directions, evaluating each individual trend’s commercial value and longevity over the coming seasons and ensuring optimum analysis for informed decision making.


Womenswear Macro Trend Themes F/W 2017-18

Here is the latest insight into Trendstop's three key womenswear macro themes that will be informing F/W 17-18 print, material, accessory and apparel directions. The New Modernist elevates comfort dressing, introducing formality to loungewear silhouettes. Cargo Culture injects classic military looks with a youthful deconstructed chic. The gritty vibe continues in Sleek Fighter as feminine elegance is fused with a strong urban athleticism.

The New Modernist

Comfort dressing is refined for Fall. Relaxed casuals are imbued with a formal edge as flowing lines and tactile textures add softness structured shapes.

• Fall brings new sophistication to loungewear looks. 
• Blocking is subdued in creamy neutral and ice pastel tones. 
• Pared back daywear has a clean contemporary appeal.

Cargo Culture

Utilitarian aesthetics are reworked with a modern urban approach. Deconstructed styling lends a youthful appeal to conventional cargo looks .

• Functional fashion is given a creative youth-culture twist. 
• Technical fabrications enhance performance elements. 
• Military colour-ways are refreshed with bright accents. 

Sleek Fighter

Womenswear combines elegance with dominance as highly feminine themes are strengthened with powerful athletic and urban qualities. 

• Activewear inspirations put the emphasis on high performance. 
• Hardcore sports and boxing influences inform unisex silhouettes. 
• Sensual fabrications and delicate nude tones retain a feminine feel. 

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