2018 has offered up a lot of memorable fashion trends. It’s been the year of silky, satin skirts and bold, leopard print. We fell in love with an all-white colour palette and bum bags were everywhere. Thanks for the memories 2018 but we’re ready for the next big thing.
We’ve scoured the web for the hottest trends of 2019 and it promises to be a maximalist’s dream with dramatic silhouettes, bold colour palettes, and dazzling prints. Here’s our fashion forecast of the must-have’s you need for your new year wardrobe.
Neon
Fortune favours the bold, bright and luminous this year as striking neon shades set to dominate the fashion scene. Spotted on the catwalks of Jasper Conran, Roksanda and House of Holland, 2019 is the time to stand out in the fluorescent limelight! Team a statement neon blazer with casual jeans and a white tee for an eye-catching ensemble. Warning: This isn’t one for wallflowers.
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Living Coral
Forget fuchsia and so long salmon, the only shade to be caught dead in is Living Coral. Pantone have spoken and, after meditating over the last years cultural trends deemed that this stunning shade will be seen everywhere this year.
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Tie-Dye
Fans of the psychedelic, rainbow print will be happy to know that tie-dye’s sartorial resurgence is showing no signs of slowing next year. Often associated with Woodstock hippies and 90’s summer camps, famous fashionistas like Selena Gomez love the colourfully stained print and Stella McCartney featured it heavily in her SS19 show. To avoid looking like a beach bum, style out with chic tailoring and steer clear of dungarees.
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Puffed Shoulders & Sleeves
The 80s are back! Channel your inner Working Girl by adding an irresistibly retro puffed sleeve to your 2019 wardrobe. Thanks to the nostalgic aesthetic of fashion heavyweights like Rodarte and Saint Laurent in their SS19 shows, this ultra-feminine silhouette will get a dramatic reboot this year. The bigger the better!
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Tight Pleats
The accordion pleating and plisse pieces that graced the catwalks of Givenchy, Balmain, and Christian Dior are the perfect blend of playful and chic. Inject a bit of texture and movement to your 2019 wardrobe with a lightweight maxi skirt in a bold print for the perfect new season ensemble.
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