Milan Fashion Week | Jil Sander Menswear Collection Spring/Summer 2017

 So as you know from my last two FCP posts, for my summative brief I had to research a trend a trend, and the trend that I was given was 'The Purist' trend. After I researched into the historical and the cultural influences of the trend, I noticed that this trend was very prominent in a lot of Spring/Summer 2017 shows. 

My favourite show was the Jil Sander Menswear collection for S/S 17 at Milan Fashion Week. I thought that this collection was really effective as the colour palette and different structures worked really well with each other. Jil Sander was one of the main pioneers of minimalism in the 90's and she has adapted these classic pieces and created a modern twist on them which I think is really effective and striking. 

Backstage @ Jil Sander Menswear S/S 17 show 

New Year New Trends - Fishnets

A new trend alert for 2017 is fishnets. They are completely taking over the street style scene with major designers from Moschino to Alexander Wang incorporating them into their designs. 

To most, this material is very intimidating and one of those things that most people ponder only to come to the decision that "I'd never be able to pull that off." However, fishnets are coming in more and more variations from the classic tights, tops and dresses. This means that there is something for everyone. The classic tights are having a major comeback this year and all you need to incorporate these into your wardrobe is the right outfit and some inspiration. These differ from the standard tights as they can add a fashion forward and street edge to any outfit. 

The Purist | What is it?

For my summative brief, I was given a trend that I had to research. I had to research into the visual, historical and cultural background of the trend as well as look at origins, connotations, developments, updates, subversions, connections of your trend.

The trend that I was given was The Purist. Initially I was discouraged because I had never heard of it and thought it would be hard to research but after starting a Pinterest board for the trend (previous post), I became a lot more confident in what the trend is and what it promotes. 

What is The Purist?

A mood board I created using secondary images

The Purist  a trend focusing on providing a futuristic and modern twist on wardrobe essentials, by exploring beautiful asymmetric lines with a slightly relaxed and oversized silhouette. In this trend, garments feature sculpted shapes, which add to the elegant and effortless aesthetic resonating with minimalism. Despite The Purist portraying simplicity, the architectural stature of the garments as well as luxurious materials and the variety of understated print and pattern, enable wearers to convey a sophistication.