THE RETURN OF P.I.B.

 

Pants tucked into boots looks right again. The styling approach was recently dubbed PiB (Pants in Boots) by Man Repeller‘s blogger Anna Gray, who writes: “They make me think of Amelia Earhart; of women stomping in puddles on their way to work, riding bikes up rocky trails and climbing mountains.”  PiB was evident all over fashion month streets as well as on the fall runways. The adventurous look works with slim or slouchy trousers, most often tucked into mid-shaft boots — key footwear for next season.

Milan Street FW19
Miu Miu Fall/Winter RTW 2018
Paris Street FW19
Paris Street FW19
Fendi Fall/Winter RTW 2018
Alberta Ferretti Fall/Winter RTW 2018

BUFFALO CITY

 

In a season of plaids, there is one motif that particularly stands out: the time-honored buffalo check. The check originated in the 1700s as a Scottish tartan called the MacGregor Red and Black; Woolrich introduced it to America as the “buffalo check” in 1850. For next season the pattern gets updated with refreshed color combos, quilted versions, and brushed surfaces that give it a slightly blurred effect. The buffalo check works in both traditional and quirky styles and even goes head-to-toe with checked hoods and wooly platform boots.

Aigner RTW Fall/Winter 2019
Carven RTW Fall/Winter 2019
Rick Owens RTW Fall/Winter 2019
Calvin Klein RTW Fall/Winter 2019
R13 RTW Fall/Winter 2019
Nicopanda RTW Fall/Winter 2019

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 from turtlenecks. While many hoods are built-in, there are also free-standing balaclava versions with hand-knitted appeal.

Calvin Klein New York Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 NYC February 2018
Marni Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018
Balenciaga Paris Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Paris February March 2018
Marni Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018
Versace Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018
Marine Serre Milan Womenswear Fall Winter 2018-2019 Milan February 2018