The Menswear Balanciga show was both a political statement and a sea of trend spotting. There is no doubt that Demma Gvasalia understands young people and exactly what they want from high fashion. Even in a collection built overwhelmingly of suits it’s aesthetic was edgy and filled with sportswear influence. So let’s count the trends that were made and reworked in the show. Politics
Ugly- Yet Not Ugly ShoesDad shoes, trainers, runners, weird, and amazing, we’ve heard it all to describe the athleisure shoe trend. It started with Nikes and Stan Smiths on the runway - which a few years ago was shocking. But now designers have worked to make trainers of their own to add to their collections. Incorporated into Balenciaga were wide soled multi colour lace-ups. Shopping BagsThe Gucci and Mochino trend has now made its way into menswear. Models held handfuls of black and white Balenciaga bags. The catch being that instead of having a goodie from the store inside the now leather carry bag is your purchase. A sneaky and stylish way for a man to carry a purse. Puffers, Trenches, and HoodiesIt has been the year of the coat and we’ll see this trend is continue into next fall. Every look on the Balenciaga runway was made up of a long blazer or vinyl coat, short bomber or puffer jacket, or a cozy slogan hoodie reading Balenciaga or Kering.
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