Trims, trims, and more trims! 2018 was filled to the brim with trims of every type. Some designers even made garments entirely out of trim! Let’s take a look at the top trims of 2018.
Fringe
Fringe reigned supreme this year, hanging off of every type of garment. Alice + Olivia create a skirt with fringe all over it, and Elie Saab and MM6 Maison Margiela utilize the longest fringe possible. Missoni utilizes tiers of fringe for a stunning silhouette, while Pamella Roland simply accents a cocktail dress with fringe.
Alice + Olivia | Pre-Fall 2018
Elie Saab | Pre-Fall 2018
Missoni | Pre-Fall 2018
MM6 Maison Margiela | Pre-Fall 2018
Pamella Roland | Pre-Fall 2018
Figure it out with fringe:
6″ Single Ply Purple Ostrich Fringe
16″ European Dark Blue Chainette Fringe Trim
Fur Trim
Fur trim was stitched onto many of the garments that graced the runway this year. Collars were the most popular, seen in Sally LaPointe’s collection and Chanel. Sleeves were also popular for fur trim, like Roberto Cavalli’s and Fendi. Adam Lippes stepped out of the box with pockets made of fur trim.
Adam Lippes | Pre-Fall 2018
Chanel | Pre-Fall 2018
Fendi | Pre-Fall 2018
Roberto Cavalli | Pre-Fall 2018
Sally LaPointe | Pre-Fall 2018
Feel luxurious with faux fur:
Beige and White Printed and Embossed Stretch Faux Fur
Berber Faux Fur Sherpa Knit
Pleats
Pleated garments were popular on the runway this season. Brooks Brothers utilized thicker pleats, while Versus Versace and Fendi used much smaller ones. Versace’s pleated skirt pairs beautifully with a puffy jacket, and Roberto Cavalli’s pleated leather skirt transitions into leopard print with so much ease, it’s as if they were made for each other.
Brooks Brothers | Pre-Fall 2018
Fendi | Pre-Fall 2018
Roberto Cavalli | Pre-Fall 2018
Versace | Pre-Fall 2018
Versus Versace | Pre-Fall 2018
Please with pleats:
Rhodedendrum Accordion Pleated Chiffon
Seashell Pink Accordion Pleated Chiffon
Tiers
Tiers of fabric were used on the runway, a beautiful detail that adds depth and texture to a garment. Erdem and Alice + Olivia use smaller tiers, almost like ruffled accents, while Cinq a Sept’s longer tiers add dramatic movement to the piece. Marissa Webb’s velvet dress was the cutest tiers, while Red Valentino’s tulle tiers give off an edgy ballerina look.
Alice + Olivia | Pre-Fall 2018
Cinq a Sept | Pre-Fall 2018
Erdem | Pre-Fall 2018
Marissa Webb | Pre-Fall 2018
Red Valentino | Pre-Fall 2018
Be top tier with these fabrics:
Famous NYC Designer Black Tulle
Famous Designer Red Ruffled Lace
What trims will you be using this year? Let me know in the comments!
2 comments
wow some of those girls are so thin, they look like they would blow away at the first breath of a breeze. Sad to see fur making a come back, i know that faux fur is available but likely real fur will be used too. Love the pleating styles though, always so classy.
Yes, so thin! There are designers showing bigger girls though, Chromat and Christian Siriano mix all different body types in. Designers just need to recognize that average and bigger women can be editorial, too. Honestly, faux fur is used by a lot of major designers, and Gucci just committed to going fur-free. I’m sure there are more to come, especially since so much fur is colorful these days, it doesn’t make sense to use real animal fur and then dye it.