I love looking through fashion trend reports and observing cultural trends to create fashion looks for each season. This look is for Women’s fashion - both commercial and high end - and it’s for Autumn (Fall!)/ Winter.
I've called this trend 'Polished Western', because it takes inspiration from Western classics but without the grungy aspect that you might expect - no torn edges or fringing here! Instead, light layers with lots of volume are mixed with shrunken, short jackets in leathers and dark denims. Prairie style dresses with layers, gathers and shirring details are also key.
I called this 'Polished' Western because it uses clean lines, refined finishes and premium fabrics. The denim style is key, it doesn't have abrasions like you might expect, but instead is free from any wash effects or sandblasting, giving it an elevated look.
I think this could work for all markets and can be adapted to suit different budgets and retail price points. I'd love to see this with high end tencels and ethical leather personally, but I think there are ways to make this look more commercial and main stream too.
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This Womenswear trend is inspired by the Wild West, but levelled up to a high end finish….