POWER DRESSING REVISITED
REFLECTING THE CHANGING POLITICAL AND ECONOMICAL CLIMATE WORLDWIDE, 2020 SEES THE RETURN OF POWER DRESSING, THIS TIME WITH A TOUCH OF RELAXED MINIMALISM
WOMENSWEAR TREND
The A/W 20 catwalks exude a powerful sartorial appeal portraying feminine strength. Layered silhouettes with exaggerated shoulders, boxy masculine-inspired shapes, sharp pencil skirts, oversized suits and relaxed trousers combine a minimalistic less-is-more approach with elements of traditional tailoring.
Bottega Veneta embraces this trend with its signature refined modern luxury, featuring a statement fluid black tuxedo with elongated lapels and wide-leg pants. Playing with masculine dress codes, Jil Sander’s collection also reveals minimalist relaxed silhouettes with simple cuts and an aura of softness. Evoking the penchant for timelessness with pure shapes, Jacquemus’ A/W 20 show featured sustainable linen pencil skirts, sheath dresses, oversized boxy jackets and the newest and hottest item of the season: the sexigan – a cropped knitted cardigan in a natural, warm, earthly color palette.
Meanwhile, Schiaparelli suggested a surrealist version of the suit with rich embellishments in black, navy blue and cigar browns. Mirroring this direction, Proenza Schouler demonstrated sharp sexy looks with asymmetrical off-the-shoulder cuts, double-breasted jackets and ruched over-the-knee leather boots. Bursting with technological sophistication, Area’s A/W 20 lineup produced some powerful looks complete with crystal chain ornaments. A distinctive move towards the power of suiting was also seen at Acne, A.W.A.K.E., Eckhaus Latta and The Row. Likewise, Milanese houses such as Giada and Agnona made sartorial sensuality the core of their aesthetics.