3 Top Trends of 2016 Fall Couture

Leslie Lessin explores some top fashion trends this upcoming fall season.

1. Travel, life and culture.

2. After the fall 2016 couture shows during the first
week of July in cities ranging from Paris to Rome,
certain 1940’s styles have definitely made a
comeback this upcoming autumn.
Certain techniques that also stem from the 1940s
era include various forms of featherwork and
stunning floral embellishments that definitely
highlight old school elegance. Here are the top 5
trends that made their way onto the runway and
hopefully in your shopping bag.

3. Empire
Waist

4. Fashion giants such as Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana
have both reinstated the empire high-waisted
style in many of the dresses. Empire is a fitted
bodice ending just below the bust, giving a high-
waisted appearance, and a gathered skirt which
offers somewhat flowy appeal to the outfit.
These showcased dresses often had sheer layers
of fabric, in addition to lace and gold or silver
colored sequins.

6. Fashion giants such as Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana
have both reinstated the empire high-waisted
style in many of the dresses. Empire is a fitted
bodice ending just below the bust, giving a high-
waisted appearance, and a gathered skirt which
offers somewhat flowy appeal to the outfit.
These showcased dresses often had sheer layers
of fabric, in addition to lace and gold or silver
colored sequins.

7. 40’s
Suit

8. Along with the empire waist making a comeback,
various elements of the classic 40’s suit are newly
apparent from designers such as Schiaparelli and
Gaulthier. Unlike the traditional 40’s suit, these
modern suits often have different patterns, while
also experimenting a bit with materials such as
suede.

9. Plumes

10. While designers from all corners of the world
usually use a great deal of featherwork in their
new collection, some fashion giants took feathers
to an entirely different, more complex level. With
plumes or feathers commonly used in the 20’s,
30’s, and 40’s, this fancy accessory is slowly
making a strong comeback in haute couture in
even cities in southern Italy such as Naples. Some
bride wedding dresses designed by Chanel and
Karl Lagerfeld integrated soft, apricot colored
feathers into their stunning runway pieces.