How much of it is genuine, and how much of it is led by the need for good PR? We saw more examples of strong shoulders at Isabel Marant, Collina Strada, and Christopher John Rogers.Tobreak up the asymmetrical touch at Proenza Schouler, there was one all-blacklook where both shoulders were revealed, with a folded-over, bandage-likeelement. They added some much-needed shine to an otherwise tamecollection of fall 2020 fashion trends.At Chalayan, those long dresses held an additional appeal thanks to deep V-necklines, which kept the very loose design from seeming dowdy. This resulted in aseries of priestly black garments, each one slightly different to reflectdifferent religious fashions. Petar Petrov presented slouchy suits in white and gray with extra-long blazers and trousers that were still fitted and streamlined without being tight. It’s a serious garment stereotypically favoredby academics, and the runways didn’t change it up too much.Area also localized their cocoon theme to the hips, with a rounded heart shape at the skirt on a few dresses reminding us of a flower bloom. We saw plenty of more fringe at Prada, Jil Sander, Roksanda, and more.Armani,which prudently canceled a planned showing at Milan Fashion Week and insteadstreamed the collection online, featured a series of romantic black velvetjackets worn with colorful trousers or skirts.
The fun detail was one of the most prominent trends during the Milan shows, seen at Prada, Jil Sander, Bottega Veneta and Boss. There were more sweater vest options at Gucci and Dior.Even Gucci showcased a few looks clearly inspired by priests or puritans, with large crosses, capotains, and a lot of black.There plenty more looks fit for the stables of the 1%, including at Chanel, Michael Kors, and Roland Mouret.Even Marc Jacobs gave a nod to the ‘40s, with a long-sleeved, bateau-neckline dress in green plaid worn with a small red hat.Therewas no shortage of leather-based fall 2020 runway trends, but leather suits, inparticular, brought a more professional twist to the fabric usually reservedfor outerwear and daring nightwear.Realistically,only the bourgeois can afford a high-fashion wardrobe, while the rest of ushave to pay attention to the trends, so we can find more affordable versions.
Isabel Marant and Max Mara also presented a few slouchy suit options.Maya is a makeup artist turned freelance writer from Toronto, now traveling the world.
Even the Oscar de la Rentacollection included such a dress in aquamarine with sleeves that puffed out abit around the wrist and a flowy skirt striped with white.Loosetrousers are another one of the fall 2020 fashion trends moving towards practical,cozy comfort. Thiswas one of the fall/ winter 2020 fashion trends that will help us prepare toface the future with our shoulders square and our head held high!The‘40s dresses this season didn’t feel demure or overly feminine – just beautifulwithout being restricting. Look to Bottega Veneta, Christopher Kane, Marc Jacobs, Preen, Rodarte, Saint Laurent and Valentino for proof.Even so, there were still some standout trends that might find their way into your wardrobe come next autumn.