The fashion business, particularly during fashion week, endeavors to maintain a careful equilibrium between durability and vogue. In order to push their designs forward and inspire a new season of style, designers strive to create collections that feel connected to their prior work while also breaching some sort of boundary. Clear fashion trends for 2023 start to develop during fashion month, when new designer collections make their global debuts. It’s time to start thinking about the fall trends for 2023 as the weather app starts to show signs of getting chilly.
There is one question that always comes up when discussing trends: would you wear it? You may watch your favorite celebs rock autumn trends, such as bow detailing, high-collar jackets, and shades of red, before deciding if you want to follow suit.
As a result, we as customers experience the same pull and pull of trends as designers, but from the other side. Are we trying to be economical or aspirational? Do we now shop? Thrilling, although possibly short-lived. Or do we make purchases for later? always curated, even at the expense of being a little too cautious. Warning: there isn’t a right or wrong response.
Candy Apple Red
Fall and winter fashion is one fire—or at least that’s what it looks like. Strong, bold shades of red are popping up everywhere and deserve a spot in your closet. Designers like Fendi and Bottega Veneta showed head-to-toe red looks that serve as perfect inspiration for those looking to make a statement. Despite any taboo beliefs, red dresses will take over as the color of choice for wedding guest dressing and formalwear.
Sheer Genius
Every so often, a trend from a singular show will spark a wave full of similar styles. In this case, the trend in question is sheer and the trendsetter is Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The Fendi collection debuted back in February of last year but its influence is still fully felt. It’s no longer taboo to have undergarments show through your frock—in fact, it’s preferred. Almost every major collection on the NYFW runways incorporated completely see-through garments.
While many of the sheer pieces would be suitable for street style statements or a night in a dimly lit room, Jason Wu gave us multiple examples of sheer design in formal wear. The designer sent a strong variety of sheer gowns down the runway in his Spring/Summer ’23 collection In a backstage interview with Jason Wu minutes before his show, he said, “Of course, there’s always going to be dreamy gowns but you might see a sexy side of Jason Wu that you may not be so familiar with—but get used to it.”
City School Girl
If you visit Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood right now, you’ll see a strong presence of the city school aesthetic. The look takes elements of the demure, girly school aesthetic (plaid skirts, ruffled collars and pink bows) and fuses them with street-style grunge (heavy piercings, lug sole shoes and mesh layering). At the heart of the neighborhood, you’ll also find Sandy Liang’s storefront—looking out onto the street with a front-row view of the aesthetic she’s helped craft. It’s no wonder then that Sandy Liang’s S/S ‘23 collection was a direct reflection of the environment with girly-grunge pastel mini dresses. Liang paired the looks with ballet flats (the trend is here to stay!) or sleek sporty sneakers. Similar versions of the ensemble were also seen at Alessandra Rich and Valentino. If you’re eager to create your own version of the city school aesthetic, I’d recommend browsing the racks at your local vintage store first.
Tied With A Bow
The rosette trend that was everywhere in the spring and summer has been replaced with a more holiday-like trend for fall and winter: bows. If you’re wearing it, you can add a bow to it. Dresses, puffer vests, and hairstyles are all fair game for rocking bows.
While you can spend big bucks on a beautiful brand-name piece from a designer like Sandy Liang, you can also easily DIY this trend at home. A trip to the craft store and a pair of scissors is all you need to get the look.
A Cold Shoulder
Cut-outs and asymmetrical hemlines dominated spring and summer fashion. For the cooler months, the trend makes a slight adjustment—maxi dresses and skirts are now being paired with asymmetrical off-the-shoulder necklines. Balmain showed a gorgeous leather take on the trend while Altuzarra provided some all-white bridal inspiration.
