Words by Steffi Solano
Jewels, high shine, color clash, and tradition greeted F/W ’17 with show-stopping pieces that took charge of the season.
Still obsessed with these trends? Here’s how you can still wear it now:
1. Leather Weather
Channel your inner sci-fi dominatrix with dark, glossy numbers that generate a powerful statement.
STYLE TIP:
Elevate your basics with glossy vinyl pieces.
2. Reds and Pinks
Break the rules and fuse two explosive hues for an ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary that states a color story.
Reds
Reds are bringing the heat as the ultimate must-have color for every style arsenal.
Pinks
Fashion’s trendiest hue is here to dominate in a spectrum of shades.
3. White Walkers
Minimalism is here to stay with clean white heels. Refine fall’s favorite silhouette in this season’s go-to color that’s at once sophisticated and versatile.
4. Tales of Tradition
From gingham, houndstooth to banker stripes, tradition takes reference from Scottish and French history. Culture takes centerstage as fall pays homage to the self-referential old school styles.
STYLE TIP:
Clash prints or wear one on its own. Heritage patterns make a definite statement.
5. Tribal Dominance
Fashion takes inspiration from Asia to Europe, giving the timeless boho aesthetic a modern overhaul. It’s a celebration of traditional ethnic gear all fall with playful prints, rich embroideries, and nostalgic knits.
STYLE TIP:
Create a color story with printed separates that bring the essence of modern traditional style.
6. Hidden Gems
Shine on jewels take control of the runway with striking ornamentations. Nothing packs a punch into any ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary than a bejewelled statement piece.
STYLE TIP:
Rocking embellishments–whether it’s on your favorite footwear, earrings, or clutch–is an easy style upgrade.
This article originally appeared on MEGAstyle’s November 2017 print issue. Minor edits have been made by the editors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The article lists six: leather and glossy vinyl, reds and pinks, white heels, traditional patterns like gingham, houndstooth and banker stripes, tribal and ethnic-inspired prints, and jewel embellishments. It says jewels, high shine, color clash and tradition took charge of F/W ’17.
The article’s style tip is to elevate your basics with glossy vinyl pieces. It describes the Leather Weather trend as dark, glossy numbers that make a powerful statement, and uses the phrase “sci-fi dominatrix” for the look. It doesn’t name specific garments.
The article lists gingham, houndstooth and banker stripes as heritage patterns that take reference from Scottish and French history. Its style tip is to clash prints or wear one on its own, saying heritage patterns make a definite statement.
The article describes the trend as inspired by Asia and Europe, with playful prints, rich embroideries and nostalgic knits giving the boho aesthetic a modern overhaul. Its style tip is to create a color story with printed separates that bring the essence of modern traditional style.
The article says rocking embellishments, whether on footwear, earrings or a clutch, is an easy style upgrade. It describes the Hidden Gems trend as striking ornamentations on the runway and calls a bejewelled statement piece a way to add punch to any ensemble.
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- 2017
- Fall
- fashion trends
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