Play in style
SCANDINAVIAN-ESQUE style runs high in Monki’s Autumn/Winter 2018 collection. At the core of the vibrant collection entitled Press Play is a flirtatious allure between eloquent street style and Nordic minimalism distilled into unapologetic autumn essentials.
The quirky Swedish label has always fashioned itself as an ode to a specific tribe of fashion lovers who believe in dressing how they want and loving who they want, while empowering each other through fashion as a common visual language.
Monki’s obsession towards expressive designs is apparent as they set out to play with classic elements, without having to repeat them. It is a collection, in short, that feels like pressing play on a playlist of your favourite songs, remixed, reinvented and elevated with new inspiring beats.
We know floral for spring is a no-brainer, but for autumn? Questionable. However, when the passing of season left us with longer nights and dropping temperatures, Monki is here to romanticise your autumn wardrobe that favours warm shades with autumn’s most romantic trend: florals.
Top-to-toe all over floral dress, blouse, turtleneck, leggings and sneakers are worn all together or separately with a pinstripe and plaid tweed suit.
The Press Play collection also highlights a gold lamé turtleneck, short skirt, corduroy suit in mustard, a classic beret and an outwear that comes not in wool but in a luxe faux shearling, and the perennial burnt orange knit is worn with a burgundy patent leather kickflares.
It uses the energy of unexpected materials, combos, prints, 70s references, sporty details and bold, even loud accessories to inspire where each design choice elevates the other.