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• ACTIVE-ISH

  

  The cut-and-sew knits coming down runways in New York and London have a decidedly active spin. There are contrast stripes used in fresh ways at hip and sleeve, creating a …see more

• SOFT HEADED

  

  The most wearable hats for contemporary life are those that can be squashed into a bag and not lose their shape. Soft buckets and turbans fit the bill, and there …see more

• THE NEW MODEST

  

  The Batsheva show, held in a New York diner, is the talk of town. Batsheva Hay’s fascination with the Laura Ashley meets Courtney Love “Kinderwhore” look was echoed in on …see more

• TREAD LIGHTLY

  

  New York designers step up the hue ladder with eye-catching sneakers in gentle neutrals or pearlized pastels, sometimes accented with nearly-neon pops. Matching laces fall in line with the monochromatic …see more

• BOHO BOUDOIR

  

  The trend towards wearing nighties or pajamas as ready-to-wear evolves for next spring. Designers show all sorts of spaghetti-strapped slips, PJ sets and mismatched bedtime ensembles. This summer’s silky kimono …see more

• THE ROAD TO MOROCCO

  

  Djellaba shapes and Bedouin stripes inform easy dresses, jumpsuits, long-over-long pant-sets, tops and jackets for next spring. Simple linens capture the cool and breezy spirit of the season, and the …see more

• STRING THEORY

  

  Crochet, which started edging its way in a year ago, is in full expression on New York runways this week. Crochet, pointelle and other openwork stitcheries are used for midi-dresses, …see more

• LILAC IS THE NEW PINK

  

  New York Fashion Week SS19 kicked off with Tom Ford, as usual. In a collection of lingerie influences and tailored tuxedos, the newness was in the delicate color palette. Black …see more

• BIG SLOUCH

  

  Big giant sweaters were a thing in Cruise/Resort collections, and we are seeing more of them on the women who walked the runways in recent menswear shows. The sweaters can …see more

• SOFT SPORT

  

  “Ath-leisure” is losing its meaning as a separate category, since all areas of apparel are affected by an activewear influence. One interesting development is the mix of pretty lingerie elements …see more