Fashion Trends to look forward in 2018!
A new year calls for a new wardrobe. So, get ready to fulfill your desires with Fynd’s fashion tips.
As the new year has already begun, the hunt for new trends begins and we’re always looking a season ahead to find the next ‘It’ item or style. It’s part of our DNA as fashion lovers to take a moment to assess what is really going in our closets in the new season.
2017 has given us a lot of styles that have dominated the runways, trickled down to fast-fashion, and sneaked in the store shelves across the globe. These are the trends that will have a lasting effect on the industry, i.e they’re almost guaranteed to have a staying power as the new year commences. Let’s check out the upcoming trends or styles that will rule this year.
Voila! Violet
Although Pantone has stated that “Ultra Violet” is the color of the year, we are banking on the softer shades of lavender to take over instead. While it will make an alternative to millennial pink, it will give out a top-notch presence in every silhouette, right from boho playsuits to romantic dresses. Standing for hope, positivity, and enigma, this uplifting hue will be a ruling success in 2018.
Roaring Ruffles
While off-shoulders & cold shoulders were at the top few styles in 2017, ruffles seem to be turning up at the peak of the coming season. Ranging from delicate frills to oversized layers, dramatic decorations on the apparel, the new year would surely see ruffles as an emerging trend. You’ll notice ruffles go hand in hand with the modern romance feel for 2018. The prints and colors are light and airy, complete with feminine touches which you’ll definitely fall for.
Slip It Up!
There is nothing we like more than a super comfy fashion trend such as a slide or a slip-on sandal. The love for sneakers and athleisure has paved way for these in the coming season. Slides, as a trend, in the previous seasons have evolved time and again. Right from sneaky slides to loafer slip-ons, the trend is transforming every day. From sophisticated minimalism to all about comfort, you’ll find these flat sandals are worth clearing your shoe closet for.
Check Mate!
The prints that have dominated the runways this season are plaids, tartans, and checks. Checks, amongst the others, is surely going to surpass as this print can be seen everywhere; right from fall runways to the streets. Being a classic print from earlier seasons, you’ll find this print popping up on shirts, pants, skirts and even on the jackets in the coming season.
Vintage Flora
Florals are all about playing along with fashion and embracing the joy and romance of spring. For those less willing to live in bloom all season long, the floral trend still continues to make its presence in the coming season with the printed palazzos, slip dresses, skirts and everything else that retailers can put a flower on. And when it comes to mixing the pastels and florals, they create a vintage vibe altogether. This season’s florals come in soft pastel colors with vibrant hues.
Hold Up High
Fashion is pretty spiral and always turns to the past for inspiration, that’s why we see a comeback of 70’s and 80’s trends when we look at the latest summer pants collections. So, the best trousers to choose are flowy print pants, jogger pants, harem pants, all sort of wide leg trousers, culottes etc. Basically, high-waist styles are going to be a top trend with a lot of additions and that give out style as well as comfort.
Dainty Fusion
Fusion, the word itself means a blend and when it comes to combining different, disparate dress elements, it’s even more awesome! The Indo-Western fusion or the Western Ethnic fusion has been one of the biggest and most versatile fashion trends in India. But looking at the last year’s styles, the fusion of the Indian fabrics or prints in the western silhouettes and vice versa can be foreseen for the next season.
Make it a Statement
If you are looking for an accessory that is going to make a statement in the new year, then choose earrings that will dust your shoulders. Ear cuffs were cool and edgy when they first came out in 2017 but the new season is expected to go in full sway with big earrings trend - Hoops, Massive Earrings, Fringe Earrings and gold statement earrings (geometric shapes, bold & clean lines). Hoops have a long history of being in and out of pop culture wherein Jennifer Lopez has made her signature for over two decades. While long & fringed earrings have been swaying off shoulder silhouettes to standout, they also look simple and elegant with your favorite pair of jeans.
Wide Belts
If you don’t already have a wide belt lingering in your closet, we suggest you shop one now, as this super-flattering accessory trend will be sticking around for sometime. Instead of lace-ups or knot belts of 2017, this classic wide belt with a varied range of hues would make a good choice in the coming season. You can style them with any outfit, right from jeans to skirts or tunics to dresses etc. Since the high waist pants are coming up the new year, these waist watching belts are sure going to be a right match.
The Fringe Binge
Last but not the least is the fringed tassels, that is a blend of drama and femininity. From sweaters to evening gowns, pumps to purses and boots to stilettos, there are versatile uses of tassels on practically every type of product possible. There are many ways to make this trend work for your personal style but for a more subtle touch, consider an accessory such as earrings, boots or a bag. You surely can’t go wrong with any type of fringing coming up this season!
Sources : Vogue’17, Refinery29, Popsugar, Elle UK’17, Glamour
