The newest pant silhouette shown for Pre-Fall 18 is the tailored flare-leg, whether cropped or floor-sweeping. Some versions gradually slant from the hip for an A-lined shape, while other are slim to the knee and widen toward the ankle. The shape is shown in denim, menswear suitings, tweeds or plush corduroy.
Even when an item is a perennial, there are subtle shifts in material, proportion and silhouette that move the piece forward and speak of the “now”. Such is the case with this season’s trench coat. The newest must-have versions are boxy, with a straight, waistless shape. Firm fabrics or smooth leathers uphold the rectangular silhouette, and bellows pockets or flat-flaps echo the squared-off aesthetic. Sleeveless styles offer lots of options for easy layering. Most of the boxy trenches on the runways are minimalist, but Prada decorated the extended shoulders and flaps with an array of cabochons and colorful paillettes.