Fall 2017-18 Key Commercial Concepts

Trendstop's trend experts bring you the latest directional themes for commercial translation as well as key product applications and inspiring imagery. Our team have analyzed and identified the trends that will impact on commercial fashion ranges and will continue to develop over the coming summer season across apparel, footwear and accessories categories.

This week, FashionUnited Readers get an exclusive insight into three essential SS17 Resort trends. Utility Chic brings a newfound femininity to utilitywear, offering a cleaner, simplified aesthetic with a fashion forward appeal. Winter Lotus Blossom lends an Eastern edge to Western heritage themes with traditional Japanese silhouettes and motifs. Sublime Settler elevates American prarie looks with a refined femininity as rustic looks become more sophisticated for an elegantly homespun feel.

Utility Chic

Utilitywear is given a style upgrade for Fall 2017-18 with a fashion-conscious sensibility that mixes uniform dressing with a lady-like aesthetic. Practicality is key but sleeker silhouettes, pared back detailing and subtle technical elements lend cargo looks a cleaner cut appeal.

Winter Lotus Blossom

East meets west for Fall 2017-18 as interior inspired prints and Japanese elements create a cross-cultural print fusion. Rich jacquards, satins and silks lend a new luxury to footwear fabrications and flowing wrap coats while trims and jewelry adopt an heirloom aesthetic.

Sublime Settler

Fall themes combine a pioneering sprit with feminine elegance. Warm neutral tones and subtly rustic textures evoke the winter prairie while demure cape silhouettes homespun in soft yarns and vachetta leather accessories offer a highly refined take on rancher style.

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Images courtesy of Trendstop: Jil Sander, Ji Oh, Jil Sander, Acne Studio, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Rochas, Chanel and Christopher Kane all Resort Spring Summer 2017.