Top Fashion Trends for 2018
January is nearly over (hallelujah!) which means the coming of the real 2018 fashion trends are on their way.
Whilst the new 2018 fashions have been revealed by Vogue, Bazaar, New York Fashion week and numerous other high end fashion influencers, we can see some real patterns in the styles hitting the catwalks this year; or should we say, hitting the catwalks again.
It’s no secret that fashion trends come round and back around - it’s why we take such good care of our designer vintage clothing ranges. But this year truly is the year for some of our favourite vintage styles to make their comeback and we’re so so glad!
80s Cycling Shorts
We’ve seen it coming for a little while now but the 80s style cycling shorts have made a comeback as a response to the intense athleisure style that has dominated our Instagram feeds over the past couple of years. The cycling shorts were shown at Saint Laurent where they were worn underneath a voluminous ball gown (not quite our style we know!) or as seen by Nina Ricci paired with heavy shirts.
The Blasé Cardigan
It’s been a while since we’ve seen conventional cardigans worn on both the high street models and the designer models. Although the conventional cardigan size might be making a comeback (as opposed to the current trendy oversized ones), how you wear it is the real point of contention. Rather than having it over both arms and either left open or done up, it should be fastened at the throat and ideally with a bejewelled brooch (nope sorry we don’t sell those!) with the arms left trailing à la Erdem…Ooh lala.
Jazzy Tracksuits
Again, with the hype of altheisure seemingly going nowhere fast, with brands like Adidas and Nike somewhat surprisingly taking the fashion industry by storm with 90s style sports’ gear, is it any surprise that tracksuit bottoms have made it into Vogue this year? However, they’re not talking about the plain ones we currently strut around in, but brightly coloured (primarily green) nylon ones embellished with jewelled racing stripes. Beading, sequins, ribbons…. You name it, Valentino stuck it to their tracksuits. We’re also being advised to stop wearing trainers with our tracksuits and match them with pumps or heels - why not give it a go?
Triple Denim
Didn’t you know double denim is sooo last season? It’s all about the magic number 3 now with the triple threat triple denim. Tom Ford showed off this new look with shades of dark indigo rather than the more familiar stone-wash denim and wore it head to toe; and fabulously might we add. You can pull this off with jeans, denim shirt and denim jacket or swap one of those for denim shoes - whichever combo you choose, be sure to avoid the faux pas of light denim (apparently).
Stunning Sequins
Again, we’ve seen the rise of sequins creeping their way back into the high street shops and on the covers of magazines but now they’re set to be the next big thing for summer 2018. The fashion shows so far this year have all been doused in glitter and sequins; from Marc Jacobs to Gucci, Dior to Chanel, they were the true belle of ball. Not only are they set to be the must-have for evening wear, but have also been styled for daytime longevity too! Combine your sequin garment with a casual vintage jumper or pair of jeans to bring the power of sparkle into your everyday life this year.
Passionate Pastels
Shock; pastels are back for spring - who knew?! BUT don’t be so quick to judge... The change this year has come in the form of using pastels as block colours, rather than as backgrounds. The Victoria Beckham brand has labelled this year’s pastel trends with the strap line ‘delicacy can be strong’ and we love it. By wearing your pastels in block, whether it’s with the same colour pastel or a different coloured pastel, be sure to wear them in unexpected ways that will turn heads for seemingly mysterious reasons.
Check out those Checks
Tartan, plaid, check, whatever you want to call it, those small little squares aren’t going anywhere in 2018. Having been around for a few years now, it’s been great to see the evolution of check getting back into wardrobes after several years of being put in the back of charity shops. Popular throughout the 90s, there’s been a huge revamp of the famous Clueless look in 2017 and the styles are only getting better! Seen on catwalks for this year in voluminous coats and floaty dresses, we’re so ready for summer where we can match with the picnic blanket and go totally tartan mad (again).
Bold is Back
As reflected in the interior design trends for 2018 also, are bold and bright clothes. It would seem that after a spell of dulled vintage inspired Instagram filtered and worn out denim and trainers, we’re welcoming back the bright and the bold with open arms. It’s time to embrace the vibrant and invest in bright block colours to wear all throughout the year - from trousers to coats, from shoes to shirts, we can’t wait to see the energy this look will inject back into our wardrobes.
Sheer is Here
Having been climbing its way back to popularity since its post-80s dip, we’re not surprised to see sheer parading on the 2018 catwalks. Seemingly the more revealing the better with sheer: coats, dresses, skirts and shirts (although dresses and skirts were accompanied by those new cycling shorts). Rather than concentrating on the clothes this year, it would seem Dior is far more interested in what’s beneath and we see nothing wrong with that!
Hints for Mixed Prints
We love that London was considered ‘eccentric’ at the catwalks this year by bringing back the infamous bold pattern play of the 80s. With overcharged florals set next to polka dots and patterned knits against tartan, we can’t get enough of this bold and exciting trend. Make this look your own by investing in contrast shirts and pairing them with heavily patterned trousers which will transport you to the time of your favourite 80s band.
So there we have it, some of the top fashion trends for 2018 as predicted by some of the world’s best designers. We can’t wait to see these styles in full swing over the coming months and we hope you find some of these new looks in our very own vintage designer clothes.
