From the continued hybridization of sportswear and tailoring to surface prints, a laissez-faire mood dominates a season brimming with new styling proposals. When it comes to SS18 trends, this is the only style guide you need.
Blazer, trousers and bag courtesy of Dunhill
Boheme Luxe
Velvet, satin, brocade, sparkling embellishment, and beading may nod to the past but designers reimagined them in a wholly modern way.
Pantone Suits
Pick a color. Any color. From vibrant primary hues to quiet pastels, wearable suiting is no longer confined to the classics.
Vertical Stripes
Forget nautical. All-new stripes are street smart
Outdoor Pursuits
Technical fabrics via billowing parkas, all-weather jacakets, retro color-block hoodies, and surprisingly wearable romper suits are the new athleisure heroes.
Baggy Pants
Effortless dressing starts here – think extra wide and slouchy.
Hawaiian Prints
The Aloha shirt is back. Pair fashion’s sunny staple with smart city slacks and rockabilly suiting.
For SS18, designers turned up the volume on all things tropical, offering bigger prints, bolder colors, and head-to-toe looks emblazoned with flora and fauna print. No longer confined to your resort wardrobe, the Hawaiian shirt has made it into the mainstream of everyday dressing.
Paul Smith
Compiled by: Claire Carruthers and Mohammad Hazem Rezq
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