The disruption that shook the fashion world in 2016, from designer departures to the hubbub around see-now-buy-now fashion, is likely to continue into 2017, with brands questioning how to make fashion stick in an ever-increasing digital age. Even amid the confusion and chaos, though, there are constants we can count on, like the people who will dictate the trends of the year to the trends that are likely to dominate fashion in and off the runway. Familiarize yourself with the whos and whats that are sure to rule 2017, below.
Athluxury is the New Athleisure
If the world athleisure makes you grimace, fret not. The omnipresent black legging and midi sport top may well be on their way out, at least if Tory Buch has a say. The designer's collection of elegant, country club-ready athletic apparel, Tory Sport, took athletic clothing and elevated it to a level worthy of the "Burchgeoisie," as a friend calls Tory and her clan of well-clad fans and followers. Where Burch has prodded, other designers have followed, too.
Pink is the New Camel
In 2016, monochromatic dressing really took off, with celebrities and designers endorsing head-to-toe color in droves. The most popular shade, for people such as Kim Kardashian West and brands like Hermès, was a rich hue of camel. Next year is bidding that restrained color adieu in favour of lovely, shocking and joyous shades of pink. Valentino, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Cèline, Givenchy, Bottega Veneta, and more sent out numbers in all types of rose making it the color to beat in 2017.
Khakis are the New Jeans
The designer denim resurgence of the 2010s might have met its match in the workwear-inspired khakis that were all over the Spring 2017 runways. (As my mom told me) Alexander Wang gave the pants a slouchy feel worthy of his surfer 'friends', the Kenzo duo looked to high-waisted and structured '00s styles, and Rag & Bone's Marcus Wainwright made his preppy and slightly sheer. Of course, you can't go wrong with a pair of classic workwear Dickies or Carhartts. However, you take your trousers, the moral is: The more beige, the better.
Phone Cases are the New It Bags, but if you must spring for a Purse, make it a Novelty Bag
In today's world, you don't need much more than your iPhone when you leave the house-and designers have taken note. For reasons, Jeremy Scott has been producing kitschy cases at Moschjnk, and for Spring 2016 Nicolas Ghesquière replaced Louis Vuitton's covetable bags with an even more-so phone case in monogrammed leather. Should you want to bring more than just your phone when you go out, the bag to reach for is not the black leather bucket, but rather a wild, kooky, and fun novelty bag like Balenciaga's striped shopper or Fendi's mini, fur-trimmed number.
Slogans are the New Logos
Logo mania took 2016 fashion by storm (if you were up to date like me), but for 2017, brands are focused less on themselves and more on getting a message of togetherness across. Michael Kors intarsia-ed a sweater with the word love, Haidef Ackermann went with be your own here on tees, and Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri chose Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's phrase we should all be feminists. Hear hear!
Crocs are the New Birkenstocks
We'll see if this one catches on, but if Christopher Kane has his way, the fashion set will be replacing their sensible Birkenstocks with even more sensible Crocs. (I love how you can customize them). The super light shoes were the star of Kane's Spring 2017 show; the designer wowed his crowd with his willingness to partner with a brand considered so outside the world of high fashion. Even if you won't be wearing the kicks, you have to commend Kane on his audacity to upend expectations again and again.
Statement Earrings are the New Statement Earrings
Some trends are forever-or at least for several years. Such is the case for statement earrings, which arrived on Cèline's Fall 2014 runway and continued to dominate the Spring 2017 shows. The best bets for 2017, we'd venture, are Prenza Schoulder's door knockers or Altuzzarra's cherry red hoops.
Athluxury is the New Athleisure
If the world athleisure makes you grimace, fret not. The omnipresent black legging and midi sport top may well be on their way out, at least if Tory Buch has a say. The designer's collection of elegant, country club-ready athletic apparel, Tory Sport, took athletic clothing and elevated it to a level worthy of the "Burchgeoisie," as a friend calls Tory and her clan of well-clad fans and followers. Where Burch has prodded, other designers have followed, too.
Pink is the New Camel
In 2016, monochromatic dressing really took off, with celebrities and designers endorsing head-to-toe color in droves. The most popular shade, for people such as Kim Kardashian West and brands like Hermès, was a rich hue of camel. Next year is bidding that restrained color adieu in favour of lovely, shocking and joyous shades of pink. Valentino, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Cèline, Givenchy, Bottega Veneta, and more sent out numbers in all types of rose making it the color to beat in 2017.
Khakis are the New Jeans
The designer denim resurgence of the 2010s might have met its match in the workwear-inspired khakis that were all over the Spring 2017 runways. (As my mom told me) Alexander Wang gave the pants a slouchy feel worthy of his surfer 'friends', the Kenzo duo looked to high-waisted and structured '00s styles, and Rag & Bone's Marcus Wainwright made his preppy and slightly sheer. Of course, you can't go wrong with a pair of classic workwear Dickies or Carhartts. However, you take your trousers, the moral is: The more beige, the better.
Phone Cases are the New It Bags, but if you must spring for a Purse, make it a Novelty Bag
In today's world, you don't need much more than your iPhone when you leave the house-and designers have taken note. For reasons, Jeremy Scott has been producing kitschy cases at Moschjnk, and for Spring 2016 Nicolas Ghesquière replaced Louis Vuitton's covetable bags with an even more-so phone case in monogrammed leather. Should you want to bring more than just your phone when you go out, the bag to reach for is not the black leather bucket, but rather a wild, kooky, and fun novelty bag like Balenciaga's striped shopper or Fendi's mini, fur-trimmed number.
Slogans are the New Logos
Logo mania took 2016 fashion by storm (if you were up to date like me), but for 2017, brands are focused less on themselves and more on getting a message of togetherness across. Michael Kors intarsia-ed a sweater with the word love, Haidef Ackermann went with be your own here on tees, and Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri chose Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's phrase we should all be feminists. Hear hear!
Crocs are the New Birkenstocks
We'll see if this one catches on, but if Christopher Kane has his way, the fashion set will be replacing their sensible Birkenstocks with even more sensible Crocs. (I love how you can customize them). The super light shoes were the star of Kane's Spring 2017 show; the designer wowed his crowd with his willingness to partner with a brand considered so outside the world of high fashion. Even if you won't be wearing the kicks, you have to commend Kane on his audacity to upend expectations again and again.
Statement Earrings are the New Statement Earrings
Some trends are forever-or at least for several years. Such is the case for statement earrings, which arrived on Cèline's Fall 2014 runway and continued to dominate the Spring 2017 shows. The best bets for 2017, we'd venture, are Prenza Schoulder's door knockers or Altuzzarra's cherry red hoops.
