S/S 20 Trend - Scarf Dressing

The humble scarf takes on a new lease of life for SS20, fashioned and styled in many different directional ways. It's a classic accessory that is set to become a whole new piece of outerwear apparel, in it's own right. Whether it be: knotted across one-shoulder (Erdem), constructed into a top (Peter Pilotto, Versace), draped as a cape or tied around the waist (Burberry) -  This versatile silk accessory is sure to inspire the fashion elite, and loyal street-style fans,  to experiment with styling techniques.
On a personal level, this trend is music to my ears - I collect silk scarves and used to work for a luxury scarf brand, so I know a thing of two about scarf styling tips and tricks!

Key Designers: Burberry, Erdem, Lanvin, Preen, Peter Pilotto, Versace, Zimmermann

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S/S 20 Trend - Blue Is The Warmest Colour

There's always one standout colour trend each season and this time around it is blue - steel blue being the most popular choice. Making its SS20 fashion week debut at NYFW, this must have colour of choice continued to reign supreme in London, Milan and Paris. The wearability of this colour amps up it's commercial appeal, the grey undertones making it a great lead colour in your wardrobe as it can easily be paired with other muted tones for a more subtle look. In fact, this colour works particularly well with earthy beige and cream (another two key colour trends for SS20).  On the runway this colour was used to create full looks, whether that be one-piece looks or layered separates - it was all there for the taking.

This colour was seen on a whole host of different fabrications: from knitwear to leather, cotton to organza.

Key Designers: Altuzarra, Jason Wu, Bottega Veneta, Andrew GN, Burberry, Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Prabal Gurung, Mugler, Richard Malone, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tods, Staud, Sies Marjan, Tibi, Y/Project, Victoria/Tomas, Tom Ford

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S/S 20 Trend: Map Print

A road well travelled seemed to be the order of the day for S20 - as far as print trends go anyway. The notion of travel is always well explored by designers, taking inspiration from research trips and vacations for their collections, but for SS20 the trend was very literal in its runway interpretation. Designers including, Sacai and Mary Katrantzou printed vintage maps onto dresses. At a glance they almost looked like texture prints, but on closer inspection you could see the finer details. Mary Katrantzou took inspiration from her native Greece, paying homage to her home country in true Katrantzou 'showstopping' style with a map of Athens printed onto an extravagant evening gown. Over at Sacai, the long-flowing dresses were teamed with sandals - for an overall more authentic take on the attire of a seasoned traveller.

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S/S 20 Trend - Polka Dot

The humble polka dot...known in the textile industry as a 'non-print'. It's non descriptive, easy to wear and highly versatile, as it can be applied to pretty much any apparel surface. So evident, was the versatility of this print trend, that on the runway we saw it on everything from crop tops to evening dresses. Ok so it's not exactly anything new, but in a way that's one of the best things about it. It might be on trend for next season, but it is classic enough in it's simplicity to see you right for years to come. Gucci offered a more directional take on the trend, by opting for a solid grass green colour update, but other than that designers stayed true to the prints' black and white origins.

Key Designers: Gucci, Celine, Balmain, Sacai, Haider Ackermann, Altuzarra, Carolina Herrera, Max Mara, Noon by Noor, Tory Burch, Erdem, Michael Kors, Dries Van Noten

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Outfit of The Month - December

This one i'm appropriately calling 'That 70s Show'. In my mind, 70's fashion has never really gone out of style, I mean not a day goes by when I don't have at least a subtle nod to the seventies somewhere in my outfit. Many key style callouts of 70's fashion, really suit my body shape: high-waisted trousers and turtlenecks...to name a couple. Cue this outfit. 

I've long been lusting after the infamous Bella Freud '1970' turtleneck, so it had to be the starting point from which I built the rest of the outfit around. After years of being a loyal skinny jean kinda girl, i'm currently embracing the classic 70s kick flare. Get the fit right, and team with the perfect cone heeled boot, and you've created the illusion of an elongated silhouette (and who wouldn't want that?). This pair are from Re/Done and come in the most gorgeous mustard corduroy - and in terms of fabric, corduroy is about as seventies as it gets. But i'm not stopping there with the textured fabric, i've added an oversized shearling jacket into the mix. 'Teddy' fabrics are big news at the moment, so definitely worth the investment if you are looking to add some on-trend elements to your winter wardrobe. 

For the accessories, I had to opt for a pair of aviators. Oversized 70s sunglasses were a huge callout from the SS20 collections and aviators, in particular, were a staple accessory of pretty much every musician and Hollywood actor in the 1970's. This pair are from Chloe, the top bar detailing further elevates this style. Rustic / earthy colours are also key elements for nailing seventies style, so I kept this in mind when selecting my footwear and handbag - I'm all about faux croc and snakeskin!

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