MFW AW18: Missoni

WITH enough colour to put Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat in the shade, Missoni produced another coed collection exploring textures and print for their AW18 runway at MFW. Missoni’s confidence with clashing various colours and patterns is something we have come to expect from the brand, yet the shock factor was kept alive with the incorporation of unique fabric manipulation and draping.

With the first look making its debut, we instantly make the visual association between the fabrics used and ethnic textiles, but with development comes a strong ‘70s inspiration, becoming more effective with each new look. Patchwork and stripes in rich colours appeal to the ‘70s trend popular this season, while the incorporation of crochet and crafty textiles touches on a bohemian influence. Towards the end of the collection, a world-widely aesthetic is adopted, with further silhouettes and accessories synonymous with traditional fashion of various countries around the globe.

Textiles dominate the collection, with an endless abundance of knitwear, piled fabrics, crocheting – the list goes on. To promote the intensity of the materials, garment shapes are kept simplistic. Oversized jackets and simplistic trousers are paired with tunics and dresses in a variety of lengths. Fringing is a key feature throughout the collection, with long and short lengths embellished onto the hems of a number of garments throughout. After short influxes of various colour schemes and print, the collection finalised with the introduction of beige, bringing a touch of Native America to the runway, a subtle nod to the western trend.

by Todd Burns