From mystical floor skimming gowns to unravelled edges and unruly threads...

After Dark

Nightwear becomes daywear within the After Dark aesthetic. Tuxedo dressing receives a feminine makeover and Victoriana influences feature adhoc lace. Head-to-toe black styling makes activewear more sophisticated and a mystical, Pagan theme introduces dramatic, floor-skimming styles whilst sophisticated embellishments and unexpected layering make for warrior-like silhouettes....

Archetype

Simple designs are transformed into directional pieces in this trend which showcases a softer aesthetic with the incorporation of jersey fabrics. Warm tones are particularly relevant in casualwear as are boxy, cropped silhouettes. Raw edges create a contemporary take on ruffles and tailoring is deconstructed and reconstructed, with hardware doubling as embellishment throughout...

Outlands

Inspired by a desire to tap into something wilder, the Outlands trend explores modernised country styles, daytime metallic, tougher silhouettes and faux fur. Colours look to a more saturated approach for the onset of autumn, incorporating a Scandinavian styling throughout and unravelled edges, fringing and unruly threads are reminiscent of tree roots, bark and leaves...

Synthesis

Opulence shines through the Synthesis trend with intense colours and fabrics. Luxury is understated, conceptual shapes and proportions are calmed down with a muted colour palette and textiles look to rugs and upholstery for inspiration, as fashion fuses with furnishing...

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INDX Womenswear & Footwear AW17

Cranmore Park, Exhibition Centre Solihull B90 4LF

• 8 February 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 9 February 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 10 February 8:30am - 4:00pm