The enigma that is Fall 2020 fashion has finally surfaced, and with major layers of ambiguity. While of course fashion is an art that celebrates drawing outside of the lines, traditional rules were kicked to the curb on the runway.
Whether it be a case of looks coming back full circle or flipping the bird to conventional thinking, the runways were alive with reinvention. It is crystal clear that designers were the trailblazers who dove head first into the depths of ambiguity.
Silky and satin oriented outfits made a royal statement! Something about the light reflection and smooth, buttery textures screams opulence and class, and perhaps it is not a thing of the past after all.
Silk was reintroduced to New York by Badgley Mischka, Fendi, Gucci, and Moschino this year.
The formal and silk look was on brand for Badgley Mischka, given the theme of their entire line aligned with opulence and class.
However, in light of Fendi and Gucci, who displayed looks with a flare of power and business, the silk proved range in its ability to be paired with varying textures and hues.
Moschino, like Badgley Mischka, used silk as a punctuation, in haute gowns that radiated extravagance and wealth.
Silk and satin were founded on tradition and may have been propelled into the spotlight as a comeback, but one thing is for sure. Pairing business casual and streetwear is an up and coming, never before seen trend.
The business casual and streetwear duo. What could be a nod to the 90s grunge looks, designers are using the pair to possibly shine light on the insights of today’s drive to prosper in a career, especially in the city that never sleeps.
Tom Ford boldly mixes a brand named t shirt with a cheetah blazer and business casual pants, drawing their picture far beyond the lines.
Max Mara, Versace and Rag and Bone utilized beanies, jeans, casual sweatshirts and coats being paired with business casual blazers, skirts, and pants to give an original and refreshing taste to the fashion game.
More likely than not, the consumer world will stop in their tracks and cock their heads in confusion before warming up to the trend. Through an artistic lens, it is a breath of fresh air to see creativity and innovation awakening once again.
Say hello again to fringe! A staple of the roaring 20s, fringe came to play this fashion week.
The versatility of fringe was showcased beautifully by Bottega Veneta, Dolce and Gabbana, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors. Fringe serves as a physical representation of sparks of life exploding from the looks.
Both knitted and as a sparkly embellishment, fringe is the fashion hero that we forgot we needed.
There is something to be said about the accent and old fashioned fun fringe adds to an entire look, even in the smallest places.
White after Labor day? Designers say why not! There is an unusual amount of white looks in the Burberry, Caroline Herrera, Jacquemus, and Marc Jacobs shows.
The color white is associated with light and goodness, and the looks tend to be either sleek whites or veer towards floral and circular patterns.
As circles and florals represent the state of natural being, perhaps designers are incorporating a gentle feel to the Fall trends.
The meaning of the art is more intentional as time progresses, and rules established in a time where art wasn’t celebrated on such a platform have no place in these shows. White is the new Fall look, and it’s time to have fun with it!
Your Royal Hauteness 