Australian Knitting — April 2015

12 Australian Knitting

Main Fashion Trends to

Look Out For

Oversized tops, jumpers, crewnecks,

sweatshirts are in the fore, yet there

is space on the fashion board for

delicate crochet tops and classic

super-soft cardigans for us to wear.

The season’s trends cover a wide

range of styles and eras:-

1. The 50’s Style – this trend is based
   on feminine shapes and ‘pairs’
   knitwear (glam twinset) with flared
   or ruffled skirts, classic slim and
   midi skirts (Check out Calla, Adam
   Lippes)


2. Baroque to Chic – this style favours
   silk, satin, cashmere, velvet and
   chiffon, however knitted hats feature
   as part of this option. (Check out
   Rebecca Minkoff, Ruffian)


3. Cubist or Abstract – this style
   presents a minimalist approach and
   includes the monochrome colours
   and patterns of stripes and lines.
   (Check out Rag & Bone, Tess
   Giberson)


4. Comfy and Cool – this style takes
   its inspiration from loose fitting
   pyjamas! (Check out Marc Jacobs,
   Missoni)


5. Retro Chic 80’s – not always on
   everyone’s radar! The 80’s glam

look, complete with metallic details

and accessories may tempt you to

add these in as embellishments to

your knitwear. (Check out Ostwald

Helgason, Balmain)

6. Ethnic Inspiration Dolce & Gabbana
   lead the way with this fashion style,
   yet there is more to this style and
   way of dressing that just says ‘ethnic
   and folk’. For example, this season
   sees simple and clear lines and
   colours vying for position with bright
   and chic, prints, appliqués, suede
   trousers and oversized cardigans
   (Check out Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph
   Lauren who lead the way)

Other General Trends

There are several other trends around

this season worth mentioning,

although not on everyone’s wish

list! Trends – such as ‘Punk-Rock

Inspiration’ and ‘Sporty Styles’. Punk

Rock fashion generally focuses on

zips, belts and ‘in your face’ and ‘over

the top’ looks, whilst the sporty style

uses Neoprene and perforated leather

and showcases such colours as gold,

red, dark blue and also olive.

Busy patterns, plaids and checks

are still around and can be seen

in jumpsuits and coatdresses. As

always, there is an opposing trend to

Feature

Above left: Winter Grey-Green

Above middle: Mauve Cables

Above right: Fuchsia Cable

Below: Yarn Bobs

Opposite page

Top: Chunky Winter White

Below left: Big Crochet

Below right: Fuchsia Cardigan

Bottom: Chunky Khaki