soft acid, patched and quilted effects

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With every runway season, fashion’s love of denim seems to get stronger and stronger, and FW22 was no exception. Long considered an American classic, denim’s versatility has meant the material now has global appeal.

Fashion Snoops Vice President Melissa Moylan says, “Denim gave designers the opportunity to explore new washes and finishes. Some of the most notable were soft and acid washes. We also see different motifs such as patched or quilted effects,” Moylan continued, adding that these details underscore the persistence of the Y2K trend. This report highlights some of the most innovative designs to hit the New York and London to Milan and Paris could be seen.

Christian Siriano (New York)

Image: Courtesy Christian Siriano FW22

Christian Siriano recently joined forces with the Gloria Vanderbilt brand and gave a preview of the upcoming collection on his FW22 runway. He showed off a range of looks including a light denim wash jumpsuit, a dark wash mini dress with a blue latex collar and gloves, light wash straight leg jeans with sewn on stripes in contrasting detailing, belted and a quilted denim Hoodie resembling a cocoon.

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Image: Courtesy of Christian Siriano FW22

Ahluwalia (London)

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Image: Courtesy of Ahluwahlia F/W22

Ahluwalia presented a collection during LFW that explored Creative Director Priya Ahluwalia’s connection to Bollywood and Nollywood. A denim ensemble consisted of a slim-fitting jacket and jeans that tied at the ankle. Both were laser printed and partially overlaid with a grid pattern containing an ‘A’ for Ahluwalia. The lattice pattern reappeared, this time on a slim-fit jumpsuit with a halter neckline. A wide-brimmed bucket hat made of darker denim completed the look.

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Image: Courtesy of Ahluwahlia F/W22

Diesel (Milan)

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Image: Courtesy of Diesel H/W22

At Diesel, Creative Director Glenn Martens drew inspiration from Y2K pop stars like Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. He showed off an outfit that included a denim bralette and jeans with a quilted pattern, and a matching shoulder bag. A pair of low-rise jeans with a ripped waistband was paired with a fitted cropped jacket. A double-layered washed trench coat was a real eye-catcher.

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Image: Courtesy of Diesel H/W22

Dior (Paris)

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Image: Courtesy of Christian Dior F/W22

At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri showcased denim pieces in a variety of washes and finishes. Wide-leg jeans and a corset-inspired top were shown in both a print and a dark wash. A partially faded jacket with contrasting sleeves in dark denim and a layered skirt made a stunning statement.

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Image: Courtesy of Christian Dior FW22

This article was previously published on FashionUnited.uk. Translation and editing: Barbara Russ

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