Adaptable but Refined
Instagram Update FW22: Knitwear
The festive season is over, however the chic and cozy mood has remained. Across e-commerce knitwear accounts for 12,4% of assortments and instagram is providing us with a wide array of knitted favorites. Currently, some of the latest runway trends are finding their commercial interpretations and fashionable influencers are pushing other, more edgy styling and product trends forward. For consumers, balancing the comfort of knitwear with an elevated look, that extends the mere crewneck jumper, has become a must by now. Agile garments with soft handles, yet versatile designs are leading the category not. Manifested into the uniform of a post-pandemic life, the knitwear set is making waves across social media. From simple lux designs to youthful printed combos or sporty polo designs, interpretations can match all audiences. Elegant long dresses with off-the shoulder details or rib knits are providing a new office staple and chunkier jumpers are transformed into dresses for a younger cohort. Cardigans and sweaters have been popular across the last runways and keep on adding a sense of academia and prep to wardrobes. Cropped sweaters are a perfect new layering staple and add a sense of youthfulness to the timeless product. Fashion-forward consumers also seem to be daring to explore some of the edgier fashion trends, including cut-outs and balaclavas, with on-screen success.
Trending Knitwear
-1%
The Lounge Set
Credits: @vitaliia , @flauntandcenter, @emilisindlev, @toptop.ru, @handinfire
+20%
The Versatile Sweater Dress
Credits: @toptop.ru , @louisajayne_, @vi_bogodist, @slipintostyle, @__mmaxinewylde
+30%
The Long Sweater Dress
Credits: @slipintostyle, Paris Street Style, @dilettabonaiuti, @vi_bogodist, @lensedbylinnea
+1,5%
The Vest
Credits: @charlinesas , @emilisindlev, @claudia_f_corsino, @navik4ur, @oliviaandalice
+3%
The Cropped Jumper
Credits: @danielleguizio, @thora_valdimars, Paris Street Style, @lenagercke, Paris Street Style
+1%
The Button-Up
Credits: @lefevrediary, @sophia_hardy, @vince, @jelenasimenova, @ronnykobo
+0%
The Cut-Out
Credits: @bellahadid , @lenagercke, @veron.zee, @xeniaadonts, @stefaniegiesinger
+5%
The Cardigan
Credits: @fransummers , @giuliadelellis103, @giorgiatordini, @veron.zee, @dilettabuonaotti
+1%
The Polo Sweater
Credits: @mona_tougaard , @valentinacabassi, @xeniaadonts, @ariviere, @evahatik
+12%
The Skirt Set
Credits: @sophia_hardy, @stefaniegiesinger, @opheliamilaiss, @carodaur, @hoskelsa
+916%
The Jumpsuit
Credits: @vi_bogodist , Paris Street Style, @veronicaferraro, @naomiawner, @streettrends
+70%
The Balaclava
Credits: @alyssainthecity , @mariaalia, @lovisazederfeldt, @msorrig, @naras
Chic meets comfort
While the knitwear category has experienced its point of casual saturation, novel styles are showing that a more dressy element can make them adaptable for various occasions. Most trending pieces feel like the elevated versions of there predecessors, like long dresses and lounge or skirt sets. Sportier elements are tapping into the craze for outdoors and activity and are reflected by polo colors, button-up details and one pieces for the most fashionable clients. More commercial and wellness oriented, vests and cardigans, as well as large and cropped jumpers are ideal for layering and adding the necessary warmth or style detail to more transeasonal looks. Those styles aim to remain as new essentials an serve as long-lasting pieces to their wearer.
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10 February 2022
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