issue 271 // volume 44

 

Spring fashion trends for 2018

> Where Victorian ruffles meet '80s fanny packs

Katie Czenczek
Staff Writer

 

Srns is quickly approaching—I know,

the snow on the ground last week

says otherwise—anel with the season

changing, it's time to show off those killer

outhits you've heen waiting to wear, No

more looking like the Michelin Man,

because the time for winter coats andl

mittens is quickly coming to an ene, For

some, dressing for spring is cither their

time to shine, or—myself included) in

this category—a confusing time where

you wish the weather would just make

up its mind sa you can figure cut if you're

wearing capris or long polis, That's

why I've taken a look back at Spring/

Summer 2018 Fashion Weeks In New

York, Paris, London, ane Milan te pet

some inspiration for what is to come,
Here's a master list for all

things spring ane trenely,

Pattern

A few patterns found in this year's lineup
include black-and-white polka dots, large
floral prints, and cheeks, Polka dats were
featured on OF-White's stage in both
large ancl itty-hilty sizes, giving off fresh
Dalmatian vibes, Numerous fashion
lines alsa featured large florals with
stripes, Checked dresses, shirts, pants,
and jackets were all over Balenciaga’s
runway in patterns Sherlock Holmes
would've been proud of, Bomus marks
gocs bo anyone who combines all three
into one garment the way Comme des
Gargons and OF-White managed to,

Colour

Pretty pastels vs, bold shades—who'll
win? You decide, There's no in-between
this spring as far as colours go, for you can
either go super vibrant to barely a whisper
of colour, Lavender was the most popular
pastel used by Victoria Beckham, J.W.
Anderson, and many more fora delicate
popefecolour, On the other end of the
spectrum, bright reds and millennial

pinks were all over the runways

especially in power suit form, Rebecca del
Revenel and Oscar de le Renta combined
the two vibrant shades fora dynamic look.

Cut

It’s time to take a look into your great
great-great grandmother's closet, as

high Victorian necklines have made a
comeback, Putty pirate sleeves Jerry
Seinfeld would cry about along with high
ultra-high waisted trousers are also just

as popularas they were in fall and winter.
Fanny packs too, unfortunately. A new and
interesting trend, however, is the short
suit done by Chanel and OF-White. These
suits paired your everyday blazer with
shorts ina classy—not trashy—way. They
paired these looks with cambat boots

Want to start a club?

> Bleed for it... or just be properly prepared

Carter Grenier
Contributor

 

‘m Carter, and I started the Douglas
College Comedy Club last semester.

The most dangerous and
perilous day that | can remember is
the first Club Fair last September,

At 430 a.m., | began to battle the
Printer to get my flyers ready. Like a good
student, | did almost all my preparation
for the fair that very morning. I had my
bit all planned out—I'd be dressed as a
doctor, and I'd be “prescribing” jokes to
all the eager, club-less students! By 7:30
a.m. | made my way to the lonely bus stop
in my area of Cloverdale. This bus only
heads one way and only until 7:45 am.
However, the bus didn't show up! Iwas
not stranded alone, however, so naturally
T took the time to make some friends.
The first was Graham, a family man who

forever renounced driving to downtown
Vancouver from Cloverdale every day. The
other was Johannes, who had decided
to take transit for the first time that
day (talk about a bad first impression).
To rescue the situation, Graham called
his son Tanner, who drove our band of
merry men ta King George Station.
Once at campus | encountered
another problem. | designed and
purchased a banner to advertise my
club, but | had no stand—Staples really
let me down on that one. Since this was
my only visual, hanging this banner
was my highest priority. My dilemma
was solved at the last minute, when |
arranged to trade tables with another
club, acquiring a corkboard to which |
could tape the banner! Sweet salvation!
Despite my isolated location, the
Club Fair was immensely successful. |
was given a chance to speak in front of

 

to make a grittier style and add a more
masculine element, compared to the ultra
feminine forms featured on the runways.

Texture

One of my personal favourite trends
this year is patent leather anything.
Trench coats, boots, even a particularly
nice black jumpsuit done by Balmain,
all used the material, and this shiny
fabric is everywhere. My favourite
example of this look is worn by Elaine
Wentworth off the runway. She regularly
pairs white patent leather go-go boots
with feminine, callength dresses

te create an effortlessly cool look.

Opacity

Sheerness —in peek-a-boo garment

the concourse and advertise my club.
However, | bombed the talk, as 1 hadn't
written or practiced anything—let that
be a lesson to all you kids out there: be
prepared! | was also up immediately
after the Hip-Hop club, which didn't
help. Their perfectly choreographed
dance extravaganza put me—and my
ill-preparedness—to shame. Even so,
the humiliating exposure was enough to
do the trick, and somehow encouraged
more students to sign up. When the
Club Fair ended after lunch, the social
adrenaline wore off. | knew [ had to
head for home. Once | was back on
the bus, exhaustion set in. It's a long
trip to Cloverdale, so | drifted off. |
had been awake since 4 a.m. after all.
My destination approached quicker
than | had anticipated. | had little
time to react. | jumped up and rushed
towards the door. | got one foot off

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form—is also very popular this year.
Either ina clear, plastic form like

the Kardashian boots that are now
legendary, or ultra-feminine tulle dresses
revealing one's tighty-whiteys. Alexander
McQueen and Paolo Sebastian took

the tulle dress approach to the trend

for an ethereal look. My only warning

for those attempting this at home is

to make sure your undergarments

don’t have any holes in them.

Though trends come and go,
hopefully you've found some inspiration
if the winter season has bogged down
your sense of style. You might be amazed
by what a quick neckline or colour
switch-up can do for your spirits.

the bus when | heard someone yelling
that | forget something. The banner—
the all-important banner! | whipped
around to grab it, but I slipped and hit
my leg on the platform. | snapped up
the banner and ran off the bus before
it quickly sped away. | saw a man in
front of me. It was none other than
Graham, my saviour from the morning!
“You just about killed yourself
there!” he joked. He wasn't far off. 1
look down and | watch asa gash in my
leg dripped blood onto the concrete.
Graham looked at it with concern,
paused, then asked, “Want a ride home?"
Clutching my bleeding leg, |
accepted. Tanner pulled up once more,
saying, “I'm sorry to sce you again today!"
We laughed, but all that time
sitting in the back seat with so
many bandages, all I could think
was, how will | ever explain this?

Image of Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2018 collection via TheNrage.com