Fashion never goes out of style, as evidenced by its timeless appeal. Recent unmissable types were seen on the runway and high street – from elegant skirt and blouse combinations to easygoing sweater sets.
A top is an article of clothing designed to cover the upper body from the neck to the mid-torso. It may be worn with pants, skirts, or dresses.
1. Sculptural design
The sculpture is an artistic form in which hard or plastic materials are transformed into three-dimensional structures using physical techniques such as carving or molding, shaping them to form three-dimensional art objects with freestanding or relief designs that encase surfaces; methods may take the form of freestanding objects, reliefs on surfaces, tableaux environments or immersive contexts that surround a spectator. Various materials, including clay, wax, stone, wood, metal, glass, rubber consumer packaging materials, and random “found objects, can be employed – often painted or gilded using bright artificial colors for maximum impact.
Sculptural design principles center around three primary aspects: mass or volume of the work; the relationship of forms across space; balance and articulation of conditions; emphasis, an organized movement or rhythm that creates an impactful high point or climax, is a crucial element. Emphasis may take the form of either one dominant feature repeating itself over time or repeated design elements appearing throughout. Continuity also plays an essential part in the sculpture’s design principles.
Sculptors continually seek innovative ways and materials to craft their works of art. Pablo Picasso made famous works out of bicycle parts; Alexander Calder made great use of painted steel. More recently, modernist sculptors such as Calder and other modernists used painted steel spectacularly too. More recently, sculptors have sought to use less conventional materials like ice and sand; water or gas have also been manipulated as part of short-lived pieces, such as Andy Goldsworthy experimenting with natural materials in their natural environments, while bronze and marble can now be created using new technologies such as computer-aided modeling or laser cutting technology.
2. Oversized sleeves
Oversized sleeves make a bold statement while adding character and interest to any ensemble. Large or ballooned sleeves have become a prevalent trend this season; Coco Rocha, Ava DuVernay, and Florence Pugh have all worn them on the red carpet; but this trend has spread far beyond awards season: Milan fashion week saw dresses at Max Mara and Erdem with puffy shoulders that recall 80s shoulder pads!
Mair asserts that puffed sleeves remain relevant and stylish while this trend may have overstretched. Achieve an original and individual style through its adaptation from classic pieces, she suggests. Colville presented examples at fashion week by adapting existing reports with puffed sleeves including yellow puffa jackets upcycled from vintage 80s shell suits. As the weather heats, look to puffy sleeves as an instant style upgrade!
3. Cut-outs
Fashion enthusiasts have taken to cutouts in clothing items as an easy and stylish way to add a bold, fashionable flair. Cutouts can be seen everywhere from dresses and tops to sportswear with cut-outs strategically placed along the sides, back, or waist of garments featuring this trend – though some critics find this too revealing for them.
Gigi Hadid and other fashionistas are showing their cutout love this season, including her appearance at the SS20 Versace show wearing a black dress that exposed only part of her shoulders and neckline and featured its signature gold clasp. Other designers, such as Emilia Wickstead and Victoria Beckham, also featured cutouts in their collections.
Wearing tops with peepholes may be a suitable solution for those who feel self-conscious about showing too much skin. Peepholes reveal only part of your breasts while leaving much to the imagination – an effective way to add some flirtatious flair without overexposing. It adds a dash of seduction without being too revealing.
One effective way to wear the cut-outs trend is by matching skirts and top sets. These stylish pieces can be easily styled for formal or casual events depending on how the wearer chooses to style them.
Cutouts in fashion are an exciting and seductive trend that is here to stay. Designers have given this style new life this year by featuring it on runways from Paris to New York – adding this trend is surefire way of adding sexy and elegant elements into any look!
4. Netted pieces
As any fashion lover knows, texture is integral in creating an unforgettable impression when dressing for any event. While velvet and satin have traditionally provided an eye-catching effect, netted pieces have recently emerged as one of the latest fashion trends; from macrame and fishnet pieces to fine-woven mesh and even rope-like fabrics, there’s sure to be an outfit out there that fits you.
Netting first made waves during Spring/Summer 2022 runway shows and is slowly entering current collections, where it has found new life as a trend. But unlike its classic iterations, which may feel worn-out or holey, these latest versions feel fresh, young, and relaxed – perfect for summer wardrobes of any kind. From statement skirts to crop tops that double as swimwear covers on vacation – netted pieces can take any summer wardrobe to new levels.
Netting is a lightweight open mesh fabric used in hosiery, bodysuits and jewelry applications. Constructed of cotton or polyester yarn with some stretchiness from added elastane thread, its primary uses are in hosiery (hosiery without mesh back), bodysuits, and some jewelry pieces. There are various varieties of netting, such as French net (small six-sided diamond-shaped holes) or English Merry Widow Netting (with larger square holes).
Wynn Hamlyn and Ganni offered fishnet skirts and dresses this season that would look stunning when worn with a fitted blazer from either. However, our eyes have fallen on Chloe’s netted crop top, made of deadstock fabrics with intricate beading details, adding an extra dimension. Pair this piece with roomy trousers to balance its exposed skin; you will surely make an impression at your next party.
5. Red
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli has brought “take your breath away beauty back” into awards season this year, according to KJ Moody of Beyonce’s stylist KJ Moody. At the same time, red was a standout at the Cannes Film Festival, where Zendaya donned a long leather Balmain dress, and Naomie Harris donned an Oscar de la Renta feather gown – both designed by Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli – while COVID-19 restricting access to raw materials, supply chains, and shipping, will take time before 2022 rankings can give us an accurate representation of top fashion brands and designers.
