Trendwatch
Hey, everyone!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Although spring is still a ways away, the spell of warm weather last week gave us a preview of what’s in store for fashion next term. Since Exonians have been showing off more modern styles lately, we’re focusing on street wear and runway collections from New York Fashion Week (NYFW) for this edition of Trendwatch.
NYFW kicked off an entire month of worldwide fashion exhibitions as designers proudly presented their Fall/Winter 2019 fashion lines to editors, celebrities and buyers across the globe. We’ve been following along on social media and have spotted some crazy styles!
The silky slip dress is one trend that stands out in both Jonathon Simkai and Priscavera’s new collections. Worn alone, these long, sultry dresses can leave one too exposed to the frigid weather, so designers like Simkai layered them over plaid pants and pastel turtlenecks. Don’t be afraid to pull out your party dress in the winter—as long as you layer up!
While many looks fit the norm of NYFW, some designers were unafraid to break the mold of fashion. Laurence & Chico’s show on Saturday placed billowing neon feathers at the center of their collection and even mixed them with plaid suits reminiscent of the 1970s. Aside from their “out there” looks, the brand also had a few ready-to-wear items, including patterned mini skirts with matching sweaters and lots of new denim designs.
Eva Chen, Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram, rocked a monochrome tan outfit with a blazer and wide legged pants. She stepped up her look with some classic dad sneakers we’ve been spotting all around campus. Karlie Kloss, supermodel and entrepreneur, chose to bring some color to a dreary February day with her baby blue suit set. She paired the elegant double-breasted blazer with a matching coat and turtleneck.
Fashion week is a great place for style innovation, but outside the shows lie the real runways—the streets—where even the likes of Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily turn to for inspiration. The flurries of snow on Tuesday were a chilly reminder that it’s still winter. Just because the cold is creeping back in, though, doesn’t mean we can’t be wrapped up in style. Bundle up in an oversized puffer coat and bring some color to the dreary winter with a pop of neon.
If bright shades aren’t for you, try something a little softer on the eyes and throw on a teddy bear jacket to stay warm. The streets of New York were filled with fitted teddy-bear-soft trench coats during NYFW, and they’re a great way to stay warm and cozy on this Valentine’s Day when everyone is looking for a teddy bear to hold.
When you think you’re losing inspiration for cute outfits, we suggest switching up some of your styles completely. We’re seeing more and more influencers embracing a masculine style with suit sets and hoodies, so now’s the time to try them! For a more feminine look, try pairing a sweatshirt with a tulle skirt and high-top sneakers.
Exonians’ street wear—or should we say “path wear”—is some of the best we’ve seen so far. The warm weather and melting snow last week had Exonians doing the most. Katie Yang ’19 dazzled the paths with rhinestone-covered fishnet tights paired with a denim mini skirt and white platform Superga sneakers. We caught Bella Alvarez ’19 slithering around in cropped snakeskin pants topped with a black tank top. Peter Roth ’22, on the other hand, decided to blend into the scenery and stayed warm yet stylish in a grey camouflage puffer jacket and matching grey beanie. Already ahead of the trends, Kathryn Kester ’19 sported a metallic silver puffer jacket that looks straight from the streets of Fashion Week.
We know that this mid-winter weather can be a bit of a fashion slump for many Exonians, but try taking some cues from the runway to brighten up your look this Valentine’s Day!
See you on the path!
XOXO,
Leah and Ramyanee