Cruises are being prepared and Spring 2023 will follow soon. But for designers on the treadmill of never-ending collections, it’s pre-fall time and the collection that’s been on the shopfloor the longest. With take, modern preppy polo shirts and other major trends, it’s no wonder we’re sticking with our cross-seasonal wardrobe.
Here, WWD analyzes the season’s top four trends in the traditional luxury and contemporary markets.
minimalism
The ubiquity of minimalism is rich. Sharply constructed sartorial ensembles and neutral, sometimes monochromatic palettes of pure white, grey, and black, as seen in the likes of Thom Browne, R13’s Chris Leba, Nili Lotan, and Norma Kamali, are key choices. I resonated. Likewise, the ubiquitous white shirt, seen from Carolina Herrera to her MM6, is a standout layer and sometimes a core message this season.
Suits also have a summery twist while maintaining the minimalist code with streamlined blazers paired with shorts that range from shorts to Bermuda length.
denim 2.0
The Canadian tuxedo has been reinvented before fall and includes numerous washes and shades (as seen in Ulla Johnson and Chanel), painterly finishes (from R13) and utility accents (3.1 Phillip Lim). Styles ranged from the DIY-inspired ones of Dsquared2 and RtA to the sleek and sharp of Chloé, Victoria Beckham and Givenchy. After a spring season filled with ’90s boxy cuts and baggy silhouettes, pre-fall denim styles offer more classic, straight silhouettes into fall.
slip dressing
’90s nostalgia seeps into the pre-fall season, with the slip dress returning as a top trend. Designers offer lingerie-inspired daytime styles with lace detailing and short hemlines, and evening looks with elongated silhouettes with dressy finishes. , slip dressing has become one of the most dimensional trends of all time.
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The preppy look is making a slow and steady return, with one of the most iconic preppy items ever: the polo shirt. It is Knit layers from Chloe and Etro. A classic sporty polo, like Adeam’s white tennis style, and a classic polo silhouette with plush oversized buttons.
Other preppy messages from Prefall include pastel colors and plaid patterns. Both are perfect for providing the finishing touches to this American lifestyle trend.