The
Jumpsuit
Working for the directional market, the knitted
jumpsuit has a laidback lounge-inspired look for summer. A relaxed silhouette
features a looser shape in fluid fine-gauge knits. Marl, space-dye and flammé
yarns in viscose and cotton blends work well with the wider leg trouser. Bright
colour has a fresh feel for bohemian looks.
The
Boxy Crop
The cropped
top remains essential for the summer with sportif graphic looks seen in
proliferation. This season they are boxier and more relaxed, moving away from
the streamlined and minimalist silhouette of S/S 16. The crew, mock neck and
polo style remain the core looks in ultrafine viscose and technical synthetic
yarns.
The
Prim Cardigan
In contrast to the sports-inspired knits seen this
season, the fitted cardigan has a luxurious feel. Working well with more formal
styles, it features a shorter silhouette and is cinched at the waist, cropped,
wrapped over or belted. For classic looks neutral grey, black and ecru have
versatility while bright cobalt works for a youthful directional feel.
The
Fitted Crew
The graphic
tee, mock-neck top and long sleeved crew are in a range of graphic and striped
looks. Sportif fine-gauge knits in silk, viscose and cotton blends have a
fitted silhouette in fine-gauge plain jersey and rib stitch, smartened up when
styled in coordinated outfits or layered under tops and dresses.
The
Statement Sweater
The slouchy
oversized knit continues to make a directional statement. It evolves from the
pre-collections into more extreme proportions in crew, boat and V-necklines. A
key vehicle for texture and pattern, it is updated with cables, intarsia,
fringing and colour-blocked looks in mid- to heavy-gauge cotton yarns.
The
Sportif Vest
The long vest continues to evolve from S/S 16
and is given a contemporary luxe feel this season. It has a figure-hugging,
pared-back shape and a long silhouette in refined rib and jersey stitches.
Attention to detail is key with shaped side vents, engineered ribs and intarsia
colour-blocking for classic, halter-neck and asymmetric styles.
Information from WGSN.
