Fashion Weeks Top Textiles

According to Livetrend’s data, here are the top trends within the textile range from the FW22 shows. Knitwear is a must-have, presented in more than 1600 looks of the last runway. Snuggly textiles were applied through long shaggy coats and teddy fleeces as seen at Gucci, Helmut Lang and Claudia Lim, with the latter material growing 5% YoY in the market. Fluffy fabrics in bright and natural colorways were prevalent across Fall 2022 shows. Countless designers have pivoted away from using real fur (Saint Laurent showcased its first collection with faux fur), appealing to the modern consumer who no longer views it as a status symbol. The result is alerady visible in market data where number of styles containing real fur in stock has fallen 44% YoY.
Sparkling and shiny fabrics have established partywear presence gaining 16% YoY and sequins are leading the way with 44% increase, while metallic hue are rising 9%. At the same time, away from this form of escapism from the reality, where Russia-Ukraine war reminds us how fragile is our future, Fall 2022 will signal workwear’s long-awaited comeback. Designers juxtaposing sleek minimalism to nostalgic or sharp lines. The FW22 collections showed more traditional, pre-pandemic office attire than the elevated workleisure we are used to seeing, comfort elements need to remain incorporated to suit hybrid lifestyles.
From rediscovered elegance to humbled craft and powerful rigidity, the shows provide a versatile range for collections. One message is clear though, contrasting feminine subtleness with masculine harshness creates the much-needed contrast for collections that are 2022-ready.