Articles by Jayne Mountford
Tracing a trend: double denim
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Over time, certain fashion don’ts can become fashion dos! One such look is wearing a matching denim set. The concept of wearing ‘double denim’ has evolved mightily since the days when matching a jean jacket to jeans was given the moniker, ‘a Canadian tuxedo.’ It was a look made famous by Justin Timberlake, who appeared at the 2001 American Music...
LFW SS24 Trends: fairy-tale dresses, suits with miniskirts and athletic-inspired styles
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Despite some missing names at LFW, including Christopher Kane, a slew of fresh designers brought the magic to the 2024 spring season. When it came to the top trends, diversity was key, ranging from suits with miniskirts and athletic inspired ready-to-wear to romantic dresses. A fine romance During the past few years, London designers have become...
LFW SS24: Color, Fabric and Print
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London calling! LFW SS24 ran from September 15 to September 19, 2023. As reported by FashionUnited , although London is well known to be a great place to find emerging talent, it is also a very expensive city to live and work in. Rising star Dilario Findikoglu canceled her show citing insufficient funds and the loss of Christopher Kane’s show, (...
Three body conscious trends from NYFW SS24: sheer fabrics, crochet and lace
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From September 7 to September 13, 2023, the fashion world descended upon New York City to watch the many runway shows and presentations for the ss24 season. Among several prominent trends, designers focused on the idea of body consciousness, affirmation and positivity; designers were keen to use revealing fabrics including sheers, crochet and...
NYFW SS24 four tailored trends: denim, pant suits, trench coats and utility looks
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During New York Fashion Week, held in September, established houses and emerging designers alike presented their Spring-Summer 2024 collections. Among the most prominent trends, were some rather practical ones that juxtaposed with others that were much more romantic in nature. Many designers explored styles that were structured or tailored. Here...
Tracing a trend: blokette core
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First came ‘bloke core’ In December 2021, influencer Brandon Huntley posted “hottest trend of 2022: bloke core.” on TikTok. The look consisted of a football (soccer) shirt, a loose fit denim, and a pair of white sneakers. It was a tongue-in-cheek take on an oft-maligned style. Balenciaga x Adidas: Resort 23 Balenciaga resort 23/look 45 Credits:...
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo ss24 Highlights
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Tokyo fashion week for the ss24 season was again sponsored by technology conglomerate Rakuten. The runway shows and presentations ran from Monday, August 28 to Saturday, September 2. Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo aims to become the gateway for success in the world for new designers; the starting point for cooperation between designers,...
Resort 24 collections: fabric and material trends
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Resort, Cruise and Pre-Spring are all names given to the same set of collections. Normally set to drop in-store during January and February, they act as a precursor to the following spring and summer seasons, often producing trends that will resonate throughout the year. This time around, several designers chose exotic locales to display their...
Tracing a Trend: ‘Historical Romance’
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An Antidote to ‘Quiet Luxury’ It’s not exactly new, but you might want to call the ‘Historical Romance’ trend, the current antidote to ‘Quiet Luxury.’ Chiffon, tulle, voile and lace are used in big frothy volumes that emulate the crinolines of the Victorian Age. Maybe we think of them as being in black, but It is interesting to note that before...
Copenhagen SS24: color, print and pattern
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Copenhagen Fashion Week is becoming bigger and more impressive every year. This time around there was a large contingent of international press and buyers in attendance in Denmark for the ss24 shows, held between August 7 and August 11, 2023. In living color Bright color in head-to-toe coordinated looks resonated during CHFW ss24. Wood Wood:...