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• RUCHING HOME

  

  Ruching is the new ruffle. Resort 2019 collections are full of these softly dimensional details, used for dresses, skirts, sweaters — and even pant legs. Horizontal placements gently suggest a …see more

• THE PRINTED BODY KNIT

  

  The fine-gauge jersey turtleneck, a key item for layering, moves forward with prints. Geometrics, pen-and-ink scribbles, abstract leopard spots or florals are printed on smooth or ribbed knits or stretch …see more

• IT’S A MAD MOD WORLD

  

  Mrs. Prada showed her cruise collection in New York last night in a Prada-owned former piano factory, its huge windows covered by sheets of red plexiglass that tinted sunset views …see more

• NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S INTARSIA

  

    Intarsia sweaters have long moved past sentimental holiday signifiers and pretend folklorists. The newest designs are big and bold, often showing off a craftiness that includes trailing threads or …see more

• GIRLZ IN THE HOOD

  

    Hoods are happening for next fall, and not just for hoodies or outerwear. Cut-and-sew pullovers — in ribbed jerseys or stretchy stocking-weight nylons — have snug-fitting head-coverings that extend …see more

• THE SWEATER BRA

  

  The movement towards comfy lingerie inspires all sorts of knitted bras, both as “built-in” details and stand-alone items. The tromp l’oeil versions include anatomically correct stitchery or strategically placed argyle …see more

• DOWNTOWN JUNGLE

  

    Bright frankly-fake versions of leopards and zebras offer a fun-fur break from all the sumptuous naturals adorning the runways. Many of these use graphic black motifs against a day-glo ground, …see more

• HANDMADE TALE

  

    Patchwork, crochet, macramé, rough stitches and trailing threads are key signifiers of the maker movement, an aesthetic that is elevated on the runways with sleek silhouettes and witty exaggeration. …see more

• I HEART TEXTURE

  

    Textured sweaters are all the rage on the New York runways, and look especially fetching in candy-heart shades like coral, cotton candy pink and Valentine red. There are creative …see more

• TEDDY BEAR

  

    Teddy bear fleece warms up Pre-Fall and Fall runways, and not just for coats. Plush pile fabrics are right for all markets, whether for a chic cream-colored topper for …see more