Embroidery and Frills

So we are once again invited to spectate the Fashion Week circus, as London’s treasured hidden style lairs open to emerge and display all that is expected – and not. With embroideries’ careful hand hard at work following previous seasons, soft feminine finishes are a flush giving our relaxed utility wear that playful push.

 

Of course, classic menswear shapes keep their place of influence with relaxed tailored trousers by Dion Lee and Jil Sander adhering to the summer need for ease but effortless elegance. This more relaxed drape of the silhouette is conventional to the summer setting however it is the use of surface decoration which promises to catch the eye this coming week.

All details flora and forest promise to spring onto the surfaces of coming collections, with the earthly tones of Burberry and JW Anderson pulling us back into the promise of delicate and organic light feeling pieces.

The usual summer suspects will predictably be seen, with mustard, khaki, rich browns and diluted oranges acting the canvas for the frill and ruffle detailing we are hoping to see. Particular adopters of this smooth touch are Simone Rocha and Stella McCartney, showing the technique to be accessible and complimentary of any workwear blouse or weekend summer dress. This minor adjustment to the silhouette is ideal to provide that extra bit of outfit care, especially when matched with a thin stripe pattern.

 

Similarly to the ruffle take over, embroidery can be seen pinned on surfaces globally. Subtle tonal embroidery on denim smartens up jeans simply, without just copying tired festival styles. Although no end to its elaborative but deeply beautiful touch, this trend need not be a huge statement. Seams and hemlines can instantly become the focus, looking to the small details with combined use of soft lace, creating ultra-feminine textures only to compliment ruffle detail. Erdem have shown this previously in refined excellence, while Mary Katrantzou brings her bold and colourful approach to this trend through larger iconographies.

 

Fashion week is detailed, delicate and defiant!

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