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

DOT DOT DASH

This past fall during the spring shows, style-setters on the streets of fashion capitals showed a renewed fondness for black-and-white patterns, particularly in form of polka dots. There were some graphic stripes and op-art effects, but mostly there were dots. The spots are appearing in Pre-Fall collections as well, a sure sign that they will move forward for Spring 19 and well as Fall deliveries. Bright bags or shoes are the perfect accents.

INTARSIA AMBROSIA

 

Intarsia sweaters have officially lost their tacky “ugly Chistmas swater” stigma. The streets of fashion capitals are awash in knits with jacquarded graphics, most specifically Alberta Ferretti’s “days of the week” sweaters, Loewe’s sophisticated fair-isles, and Raf Simons’ oversized ‘I Love NY” pullover. These designer versions are all sold out, but new interpretations are sure to catch on for next fall.