The designations "resort", "Cruise" and "pre spring" all relate to a specific, seasonal collection that hits stores between January and February and serves as a precursor to the following spring and summer seasons. They often produce trends that run through the whole year.
This year, several designers chose exotic locations for their catwalk shows, from the Italian countryside and Cannes to Mexico, Rio de Janeiro, Los Angeles and Seoul. This added an extra element of tension to the off-season shows.
Over time, it became clear that certain fabrics were being used conspicuously, giving an indication of what materials to expect in stores early next year.
The Sea of Time
While crochet garments are not a new trend, they have staying power and give it a boost "Boho chic" and similar aesthetics new life. The fact that crocheted wool can be made in many patterns, colors, weights and styles provides a versatility that customers of all types enjoy.
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney embraced the trend with a long-sleeved, crew-neck, bodycon dress in soft green crocheted ladder-pattern wool.
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Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri sent a vintage-inspired cream cotton-knit crochet top with a peplum and matching skirt with mixed stitches down the runway.
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Designer duo Dean and Dan Caten sported a pink wool crochet mini dress over a logo tee and yellow knickers.
Carolina Herrera
At Carolina Herrera, designer Wes Gordon presented a long-sleeved orange cotton crochet tank top with a matching lace-patterned full-length skirt.
Frederick Anderson
Frederick Anderson showed off a blue, form-fitting, long-sleeved dress with a deep V-neckline in colorful silk and wool crochet patterns.
Philip Plein
Philipp Plein sent a cardigan and matching pants down the runway in orange crocheted cotton with a hexagon pattern and oversized rhinestone buttons.
Warm and cozy feelings
Faux fur is another cutting-edge trend, mostly used for outerwear, which transforms a simple coat or jacket into a real eye-catcher.
Givenchy
At Givenchy, designer Matthew M. Williams showed off a peachy three-quarter length long-haired jacket over stirrup leggings.
Chloe
For one of her final performances for Chloé, Gabriela Hearst sent a long, light blue headless coat with a wide collar down the catwalk.
Christopher John Rogers
Christopher John Rogers donned a bright yellow floor-length marabou coat over a yellow shirt and pants.
Coach
At Coach, Stuart Vevers wore a bright orange faux fur long-haired cropped coat over a black skirt.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham showed off a short faux fur coat in neutral tones over a brown ribbed mini dress and tights.
Max Mara
Max Mara designer Ian Griffiths created a cream long coat with wide lapels, adorned with black tassels and metal studs, worn over a tank top and boxer shorts.
the shine
Metallics, sequins and other high-shine materials that used to be reserved for the winter and holiday seasons are now worn year-round.
Anna Sui
At Anna Sui there was a sleeveless four button jacket with round patch pockets and a matching mini skirt, both seen in shiny silver leather.
Diesel
Glenn Martens walked the runway for Diesel in a long-sleeved top and matching knit skirt with a shine treatment in blue ombré.
Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti showed off a bandeau top and matching brown sequined low-rise pants under a sheer caramel high-low shirt.
Johanna Ortiz
Johanna Ortiz showed a long skirt with a slit in the front in metallic silver, combined with a classic blue and white shirt.
Chanel – designer: Virginie Viard
At Chanel, designer Virginie Viard opted for a short-sleeved Lurex shirt in purple, blue and yellow narrow stripes with pink, high-gloss bikini briefs.
`Scuba` diving
"scuba" is a double-knit fabric made from polyester fibers that stretches in two directions. It has become increasingly popular with fashion designers lately as this fabric adds structure to the garment. Neoprene, a type of synthetic rubber, is even thicker than scuba.
Gucci
Gucci presented a pale pink chiffon dress with tiered ruffles over a black floor length scuba suit with white stitching, paired with tailored sneakers.
Louis Vuitton – designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere
Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquière presented a light green zip-up top with a black high neck and a double-layered mini skirt with flounces.
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy
Charles Jeffrey Loverboy wore a skintight blue zip-up scuba top with a ‘Basquiat’-esque design and matching bike shorts.
Ferragamo
At Ferragamo, designer Maximilian Davis opted for a brown scuba body with long sleeves and a black mock turtle neckline and matching leggings.
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