Trendwatch
Hey Guys!
New York Fashion Week just ended last week, and we have a runway trends report for you! Giving classic pieces a new twist, slits in nontraditional areas were found all over the runway. Brands such as Monse, Orla Kiely and Milly were adding slits and rips in their tops and dresses, giving the models a unique look. Asymmetrical ruffles were also everywhere in the NYFW shows. Designers have added ruffles on the sleeves of dresses, through the middle of tops and on the sides of pants, adding dimension to the different outfits. Whether it is a pair of acid jeans, bright prints or puffy sleeves, many of the clothes were clearly inspired by the 1980s, but also had modern twists in them. Go to vintage shops (or maybe even your parents’ closets) and you might find fashionable pieces that are similar to the ones in the fashion shows.
Statement accessories, such as shoes, hats, jewelry, scarves, belts and bags, are a must have for this fall. Not only will these accessories help jazz up your outfit, they will also make dressing up in the morning easier for you. You can just throw on a pair of jeans, basic top and a statement accessory and you’ll walk out of the door looking effortlessly fashion forward.
This week, many Exonians looked on point with their street style outfits. Hannah MacKay ’17 looked chic in her grey Phillips Exeter t-shirt that she cut into a crop top, a midi a-line skirt and a pair of white Jordans. Aimee Hong ’20 rocked a pair of black Doctor Martens boots with a green flannel lace up dress. Ore Solanke ’17 brought back the 90s with her high waisted denim pants, beige fitted top, and black leather belt. Nacho Roitman ’17 has also been dressing well the past few days. Yesterday, he was wearing a cardigan with chain links instead of buttons. Today, he was looking very professional with his jacket and briefcase. Samantha Resnick ’19 is a consistent closet genius: the setup game could not be stronger. On the other hand Phillipe Louis ’17 and Kelechi Nwankwoala ’17 are revolutionizing the male fashion on campus with their crop tops.
You may have seen a lot of pictures on instagram of a shirt with white and black stripes on it, similar to a streetwalk. This company is called Off-White, created by designer Virgil Abloh. Virgil designs mix urban clothing with unconventional shapes and prints. The trademark is the simple stripes left on some area of the clothing. There has been a movement of people taking pictures of their back with the shirt on. No matter what background or color, the shirts seem to blend in very well, but yet stand out from everything else. These are timeless pieces that will never go out of trend simply because of its simplicity.
Congratulations for almost making it to the weekend! We’ll definitely keep you guys posted on any new fashion news and trends around the world.
Stay stylish,
Connor and Tanya