Opinion: 5 Trends I Love from the Fall/Winter 2022 Season
By Brittany Furber
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Each season we are greeted by new trends, newer interpretations of past examples, and repeats from previous collections. Ultimately, creative styling and use of color can take any of these trends and give them a refresh. Here are five examples that I love from this season.
Asymmetric Configurations
Benefits:
One trend that I enjoyed from the Fall 2022 season is asymmetric configurations. Garments of this nature allow for contrast and multifaceted styling opportunities. In some cases, they also reveal strategic layering.
Examples for Inspiration and Approach:
As observed within the images from Vogue France Collections Fall/Winter 2022/2023 issue, asymmetric garments were present in the collections of Alexander McQueen, Dior, Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne, Ermanno Scervino, Lanvin, Marine Serre, Issey Miyake, Alexandre Vauthier, and more.
For an example of strategic styling, we look to Dior. In Dior’s collection, some looks feature asymmetric tulle skirts over lace bike shorts, as seen on VogueRunway.com in looks 25 and 29. The look is feminine and practical. At Lanvin, as seen in Look 40 on VogueRunway.com, one standout piece is a blue dress that combines two fabrics and the qualities of rigid versus flowy. Within this garment, the brand has several examples of contrast, which give this garment a dual nature. Meanwhile, at N°21, one gray look features a structured dress with a slit from the hip downwards on the side, with a draped and wrapped sweater slung over the opposite shoulder (See Look 2 at VogueRunway.com). Fringe is seen at the bottom of the sweater but might be a separate belt. The look combines contrast and dynamic styling and reveals meticulous layering.
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Intricate Drapes
Benefits:
The next trend that I loved from this season is intricate drapes. Intricate draping offers several benefits, depending on its construction. Garments of this nature, depending on their approach, can cling to the body in just the right places. They can bring emphasis to desired aspects of the body. If the drape is adaptable, the garment will possess several options for styling.
Examples for Inspiration and Approach:
One can observe intricate draping within the Vogue France Collections Fall/Winter 2022/2023 issue and on VogueRunway.com and WWD.com, among the runway collections of Vivienne Westwood, Alexandre Vauthier, Yohji Yamamoto, N°21, Khaite, Alexander McQueen, and more.
At Khaite (Look 28 on VogueRunway.com) and Vivienne Westwood (Look 27), both collections feature dresses that drape in a manner that hugs the body and allows their hemlines to gather strategically for ease of walking. The Vivienne Westwood dress allows for a looser but controlled fit within the bodice. A garment of this nature would better suit those who wish to have slightly more room in the chest area of their clothing. Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood, as seen on VogueRunway.com, sent a look (24) down the runway, which used an intricately draped section across the shoulder to the hip that, along with contrasting colored accents, adds a visual focal point to the dress. Kronthaler’s collection for Westwood features other examples for reference. Draped garments from McQueen similarly utilize this feature and create a sense of architecture in their construction (See Look 7 from VogueRunway.com). Y/Project, as seen on Crash Magazine’s listing for the collection and within the Vogue Collections issue, presents a coat that appears to have an adaptable drape within the scarf-like attachment within its design. One gets the sense that the scarf can also wrap around like a belt. Y/Project’s design is an example of a garment with multiple styling options.
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Strategic Cut-Outs
Benefits:
Strategic cut-outs are a trend that, while not entirely new, has a slight revamp this season that I enjoyed seeing. Some are the size of a sliver, while others are bolder. Nonetheless, these cut-outs provide a means to show certain select areas of skin in different proportions. They also provide visual interest without adding bulk.
Examples for Inspiration and Approach:
As seen on VogueRunway.com and within the Vogue Collections issue for this season, strategically placed cut-outs were seen on the runways and in the lookbooks of Alexandre Vauthier, Coperni, Ami, Diesel, Sportmax, Michael Kors Collection, LaQuan Smith, Eckhaus Latta, and more.
At Alexandre Vauthier, one draped white dress features a cut-out at one side of the model’s rib cage (Look 23 on VogueRunway.com). The cut-out and slit on the thigh on the same side are the only displays of skin within this look. The dress conveys sexiness yet possesses the right amount of restraint. The look is perfect for anyone who does not mind showing a decent portion of skin. Meanwhile, Ami offers dresses with a sliver-sized cut-out under the bust (See the collection at ParisFashionWeek.fhcm.paris/en/). The cut-outs at Coperni provide visual interest by creating geometric shapes within the designs of dresses (Looks 20, 22, and 30 on VogueRunway.com). Eckhaus Latta’s collection features one asymmetric top that features a minuscule cut-out that, combined with strategically placed trim, creates separate shapes within the design (Look 27 on VogueRunway.com). The shirt uses cuts to create unique shapes.
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Corseted Looks for Day and Night
Benefits:
A fun trend from this season is corseted looks for day to night. Depending on their fabrication and use, corsets can convey a variety of vibes in one’s wardrobe. Corseted garments in sheer or lingerie fabrications can give off a sensual or feminine appeal. However, when fabricated in stiffer or more opaque fabrics, corsets can give a look structure and a sense of strength and power.
Examples for Inspiration and Approach:
As Vogue France Collections Fall/Winter 2022/2023 issue illustrates, corseted looks are present in collections by Dior, Versace, Gucci, Fendi, Balmain, Paco Rabanne, and more.
The corseted looks at Paco Rabanne corseted looks seem appropriate for day to night, as seen on VogueRunway.com. One ensemble features strong statement shoulders, accessorized with a headscarf, which conveys a sense of a power suit (Look 20). Others use a corseted waist in an accent color. Dior presents a corseted dress or bodice and skirt that is lingerie-like and feminine (Look 29 on VogueRunway.com). While another ensemble in the collection seems more appropriate for the office and features a corseted belt (Look 22). Do you want a sporty corseted look? Turn to this season’s Gucci collection for looks that meld exercise gear vibes with unexpected boning, as seen on YouTube’s FF Channel.
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Reimagined Moto
Benefits:
The Fall 2022 season features some experimentation with the moto jacket. I loved that this trend gives one the chance to reimagine the design of this go-to item. While there are traditional, edgy takes on this jacket, there are also reinterpretations that give it a softer or more artsy appeal. In any case, this season allows one to find a moto jacket to fit your vibe. Fabrication and surface decoration can change their nature. There is even room for DIY with this trend.
Examples for Inspiration and Approach:
The collections of Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, Junya Wantanabe, Valentino, and Chloé feature a variety of interpretations of the moto jacket, as seen on VogueRunway.com and within the Vogue France Collections Fall/Winter 2022/2023 issue.
At Alexander McQueen, the runway presentation features a traditional moto jacket. However, the garment is hanging off one shoulder, giving it a fresh take on the concept (See look 24 and the collection on VogueRunway.com). Junya Watanabe's collection, as seen on VogueRunway.com, includes many unique takes on this piece. One example has a cinched-in, corset-like waist (Look 8), another is a long raincoat silhouette (1), and others feature reimagined constructions, silhouettes, adornment, and proportions. Finally, Valentino presents the garment in what appears to be silk satin with floral appliqués, as seen in look 38 on VogueRunway.com.
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Overall, what I love about these five trends is that they allow experimentation and creative styling. There are many different interpretations of and approaches to try out these trends. If you choose to try out one of these, have fun with it, and put your twist on it!
Sources:
Where to View the Collections Online:
Alexander McQueen Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/alexander-mcqueen#gallery-collection.
Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/alexandre-vauthier#gallery-collection.
Ami Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from
https://parisfashionweek.fhcm.paris/en/shows/ami-menswear-fall-winter-2022-2023/.
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/andreas-kronthaler-for-vivienne-westwood.
Balmain Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/balmain#gallery-collection.
Chloé Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/chloe#gallery-collection.
Christian Dior Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/christian-dior#gallery-collection.
Coperni Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/coperni#gallery-collection.
Diesel Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/diesel#gallery-collection.
Eckhaus Latta Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/eckhaus-latta#gallery-collection.
Ermanno Scervino Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/ermanno-scervio-rtw-fall-1235103788/.
Fendi Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/fendi#gallery-collection.
“Gucci Fall Winter 2022/2023 Full Show,” Uploaded on YouTube by FF Channel, 30 Jul. 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N3Uh1ST_r4, Accessed 18 Sept. 2022.
Gucci Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/gucci#gallery-collection.
Issey Miyake Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/issey-miyake#gallery-collection.
Junya Watanabe Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/junya-watanabe#gallery-collection.
Khaite Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/khaite#gallery-collection.
Lanvin Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/lanvin#gallery-collection.
LaQuan Smith Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear.
Marine Serre Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/marine-serre#gallery-collection.
Michael Kors Collection Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/michael-kors-collection#gallery-collection.
N°21 Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/no-21#gallery-collection.
Paco Rabanne Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/paco-rabanne#gallery-collection.
Saint Laurent Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/saint-laurent#gallery-collection.
Sportmax Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/sportmax#gallery-collection.
Valentino Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/valentino#gallery-collection.
Versace Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/versace#gallery-collection.
Vivienne Westwood Fall 2022 Ready-to-Wear (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear/vivienne-westwood#gallery-collection.
Y/Project Fall/Winter 2022 (2022). Retrieved 17 Sept. 2022 from https://www.crash.fr/y-project-fall-winter-2022/.
Condé Nast. Vogue (VogueRunway). (2022). Retrieved 18 Sept. 2022 from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2022-ready-to-wear.
Crash Redaction from Crash Magazine. “Y/Project Fall/Winter 2022.” (2022). Retrieved 17 Sept. 2022 from https://www.crash.fr/y-project-fall-winter-2022/.
Paris Fashion Week FHCM. “Ami.” (2022). Retrieved 17 Sept. 2022 from https://parisfashionweek.fhcm.paris/en/shows/ami-menswear-fall-winter-2022-2023/.
Vogue France Editors. Vogue France Collections Fall/Winter 2022/2023. Vogue Collections, Number, no. 34, 29 April 2022, pp. 40-43, 48-49, 60, 84-85, 88-89, 90-91, 104-205, 108-109, 113, 120, 132, 140, 148-149, 152-153, 182-183, 192-193, 196-197, 200-201, 210, 216, 218, 229.
