Pre-Fall 2023 Trends: Moving Forward
Cruise is in store, and Spring 2023 will soon follow. But for designers on the conveyor belt of endless collections, it's time for Pre-Fall, the collection that's been hanging around stores the longest. No wonder designers are sticking with the trans-seasonal wardrobe, with key trends so far including minimalism, 90s party wear, a fresh take on denim and the modernized preppy polo shirt.
Here, WWD breaks down the season's top four trends in luxury and contemporary markets up to here.
Minimalism
The ubiquity of minimalism abounds. Well-constructed clothing ensembles and a neutral, sometimes monochromatic palette of purist white, gray and black resonated as a key choice, as seen in Thom Browne, R13's Chris Leba, Nili Lotan, Norma Kamali and more. Likewise, the ubiquitous white shirt, seen by Carolina Herrera at MM6, is an important layer for the season, sometimes also becoming the main message.
Related GalleriesThe suit also takes on a summery twist, while respecting minimalist codes in sleek blazers combined with shorts from short -short to bermuda length.
Denim 2.0
Canadian tuxedos are reimagined for pre-fall to include a multitude of washes and shades (like we see it from Ulla Johnson and Chanel), painterly finishes (from R13) and utilitarian accents (a la 3.1 Phillip Lim). Styles ranged from the more DIY-inspired of Dsquared2 and RtA to the more streamlined and edgy of Chloé, Victoria Beckham and Givenchy. After a spring season full of boxy cuts and loose '90s silhouettes, pre-fall denim styles offer a more classic, straight silhouette to wear into fall.
Slip Dressing
90s nostalgia pervades preseason, and the slipdress is back as a trend . Designers deliver the look for day, lingerie-inspired styles with lace detailing and cropped hemlines, as well as for evening in elongated silhouettes with dressier finishes. The variety of colors and fabrications in the vast assortment make slip dressing one of the most dimensional trends to date.
Polos
The preppy look is making a slow and steady comeback, reappearing with the most iconic of preppy items: the polo shirt. The new take includes elongated styles, like Proenza Schouler's column dress version; knit diapers, from Chloé and Etro; the quintessential sporty polo shirt, like Adeam's white tennis style, and classic polo silhouettes with luxe oversized buttons.
Other pre-fall preppy messages include pastel colors and checkered patterns - all two perfect for adding the finishing touch to this American lifestyle trend.
Cruise is in store, and Spring 2023 will soon follow. But for designers on the conveyor belt of endless collections, it's time for Pre-Fall, the collection that's been hanging around stores the longest. No wonder designers are sticking with the trans-seasonal wardrobe, with key trends so far including minimalism, 90s party wear, a fresh take on denim and the modernized preppy polo shirt.
Here, WWD breaks down the season's top four trends in luxury and contemporary markets up to here.
Minimalism
The ubiquity of minimalism abounds. Well-constructed clothing ensembles and a neutral, sometimes monochromatic palette of purist white, gray and black resonated as a key choice, as seen in Thom Browne, R13's Chris Leba, Nili Lotan, Norma Kamali and more. Likewise, the ubiquitous white shirt, seen by Carolina Herrera at MM6, is an important layer for the season, sometimes also becoming the main message.
Related GalleriesThe suit also takes on a summery twist, while respecting minimalist codes in sleek blazers combined with shorts from short -short to bermuda length.
Denim 2.0
Canadian tuxedos are reimagined for pre-fall to include a multitude of washes and shades (like we see it from Ulla Johnson and Chanel), painterly finishes (from R13) and utilitarian accents (a la 3.1 Phillip Lim). Styles ranged from the more DIY-inspired of Dsquared2 and RtA to the more streamlined and edgy of Chloé, Victoria Beckham and Givenchy. After a spring season full of boxy cuts and loose '90s silhouettes, pre-fall denim styles offer a more classic, straight silhouette to wear into fall.
Slip Dressing
90s nostalgia pervades preseason, and the slipdress is back as a trend . Designers deliver the look for day, lingerie-inspired styles with lace detailing and cropped hemlines, as well as for evening in elongated silhouettes with dressier finishes. The variety of colors and fabrications in the vast assortment make slip dressing one of the most dimensional trends to date.
Polos
The preppy look is making a slow and steady comeback, reappearing with the most iconic of preppy items: the polo shirt. The new take includes elongated styles, like Proenza Schouler's column dress version; knit diapers, from Chloé and Etro; the quintessential sporty polo shirt, like Adeam's white tennis style, and classic polo silhouettes with luxe oversized buttons.
Other pre-fall preppy messages include pastel colors and checkered patterns - all two perfect for adding the finishing touch to this American lifestyle trend.
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