IT’S SHOWTIME: LONDON AND MILAN FALL 2022 TRENDS
Looks from Richard Quinn’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue)
Just as Covid cases in some parts of the world are declining and restrictions are loosening, Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine. The world watched in horror, as his deadly attack began in the early morning hours of February 24th. NATO has issued sanctions on Russia, but will they be enough to stop this escalating war? The world hopes so. Because if the last few years have taught humanity anything, it’s that in the grand scheme of things, we are nothing without health and peace.
As we try and navigate these troubling times, we can look to fashion as an escape from reality and to transform us into a world of fantasy. Last week UoF covered New York Fashion Week and this time we’ve crossed the pond to the London and Milan shows. Though our eyes may be focused on fashion…our hearts are definitely with the Ukrainian people.
SWINGING LONDON
Looks from Erdem’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue)
London Fashion week was a jam packed 5-day event that took place from Friday, February 18th to Tuesday, February 22nd. As we have come to accept, the fall 2022 season was a hybrid of physical shows as well as digital presentations, but thanks to England’s ease on Covid restrictions, the buzz around fashion week was the return of the IRL fashion show and events throughout the city. There were 86 physical womenswear and menswear shows and 61 digital presentations, which ranged from the well-established labels such as Vivienne Westwood, to emerging brands such as the breakout star of the week Nensi Dojaka.
Looks from Nensi Dojaka’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue)
Here are a few of the hottest trends that emerged from London Fashion Week:
SHEER FACTOR
London based designers had nothing to hide this fall 2022 season as they played up the transparency theme – from the utterly see-through to the subtly sheer.
A look from Supriya Lele’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Simone Rocha’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Maximilian’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Temperley London’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Nensi Dojaka’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Christopher Kane’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
VELVET UNDERGROUND
Opulence filled the fall 2022 runways this season with luscious velvets in simple cocktail dresses, dramatic coats, and dramatic gowns.
A look from Simone Rocha’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Christopher Kane’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Edward Crutchley’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Paul & Joe’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Imaxtree)
A look from 16Arlington’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Temperley London’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
THE EIGHTIES SHOW
This season, designers dug deep into the archives and pulled out bright colors and body-conscious silhouettes. Even the ‘pouf’, circa 80s Christian Lacroix, made a comeback!
A look from Emilia Wickstead’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from David Koma’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Richard Quinn’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Molly Goddard’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Simone Rocha’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Huishan Zhang’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
MANY SPLENDORED STRINGS
The collections were awash in a myriad of fabulous fringe motifs, perfect for the latter-day flapper ready to dance the night away.
A look from Halpern’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue)
A look from Christopher Kane’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Conner Ives’ Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Erdem’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Roksanda’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
Looks from Ozwald Boateng’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue)
IN FULL PLUME
Birds of a feather flock together, but if you want to break out as the next street style star, then bring on the feathers. The fall 2022 runways in London were filled with feathery looks that can be worn from day to night.
A look from Huishan Zhang’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from 16Arlington’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Paul & Joe’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Imaxtree)
A look from Poster Girl’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Imaxtree)
A look from Aadnevik’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Imaxtree)
A look from Richard Quinn’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
CIAO MILANO
A backstage look from Moschino’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue)
Although London lifted many of its Covid restrictions, Italy still has many restrictions in place, and will remain so until at least March 31. Only those who are fully vaccinated will be able to attend Milan Fashion Week, which began on Tuesday, February 22nd and ends Monday, February 28th.
The good news, Milan had a jam-packed schedule with plenty of physical runway shows and events. There were also plenty of fun events throughout the week such as Gucci’s all-day celebration of its new Gucci Vault, The World of Vogue Talents and the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards, both celebrated emerging designers and those who have taken extra steps to curb their impact on the planet.
So while Milan Fashion Week is still going strong, here are some of the emerging trends from the first half of the week:
BOUDOIR FLAIRE
Innerwear as outerwear continues to intrigue designers in Milan who showed a variety of lingerie inspired looks on the runway.
A look from Prada’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Fendi’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Sportmax’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from No. 21’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Blumarine’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Gucci’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
VISUAL EFFECTS
Fall’s graphic content turned towards eye-popping geometrics with a hint of op art.
A look from Max Mara’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Emporio Armani’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Missoni’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Prada’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
CAPE CRUSADERS
Remarkable outerwear stole the show during Milan Fashion Week, but the true breakout style were all the terrific capes that ran the gamut from dainty evening versions to cozy yet chic toppers.
A look from Gucci’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Moschino’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Raf Simons’ Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Tod’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
YARN IT ALL
Miles beyond your basic sweater, a wonderful tactile world of dresses, cardigans and coats await. Perfect for braving the cold.
A look from Blumarine’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Etro’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Tod’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Max Mara’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
SHORT STORIES
No one does seductive as well as the Italians and for fall, designers showed barely there mini dresses and skirts all over the runway.
A look from Dundas’ Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Etro’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Emporio Armani’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Missoni’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from No. 21’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
POINT OF HUE
Designers tempered their dark, wintery palette with a celebration of pastel colors, making the fall 2022 season a joyful rhapsody of hue.
A look from Fendi’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Sunnei’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from MM6 Maison Margiela’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Diesel’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Del Core’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Blumarine’s Fall 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway
So tell us, what are your favorite runway trends so far for the fall 2022 season?
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