FIDM - Monthly Style Report from the FIDM Library

Trends:

The one-sleeved dress returns as one of this season’s key items, shown in a variety of fabrics like satin and crepe. Mostly presented in the Grecian style.
Polka-dot prints emerge as one of winter’s most popular trends, seen in everything from dresses to jackets to pants.
Jersey is one of the most popular fabrications for winter. Used for everything from skirts to dresses in a wide variety of colors.
The color charcoal gray shows up in a big way moving forward, utilized on everything from blouses to pants to jackets in a large array of fabrics.

Fur bags are a key fabrication for this winter’s handbags. Shown for the season with fox and rabbit styles in natural colors.
Neckerchief scarves move to the forefront for this season’s accessories, seen mostly in cottage florals and paisleys.
Platform shoes become the focal point for footwear this season, often shown with prominent forefront platforms.
On the beauty scene, large volume up-dos add a touch of lady-like glamour.

The narrow and cropped trouser remains the must-have item for winter dressing, often presented with single breasted jackets in twill or flannel styles.
Velvet returns to prominence, perfect for seasonal jackets and pants.
Classic Forest Green move to the forefront this season, seen mostly on outerwear and knits.
Soft touch blanket plaids remain popular for winter, popping up most frequently as a key detail for coats and jackets.

Tone on tone ties are one of winter’s most prominent accessories, shown in gray and camel colors most frequently.
Tall riding boots remain at the forefront for this season’s footwear, frequently shown in multi-buckle biker styles.
Fur scarves become popular as we move towards winter, shown frequently in long, winter white styles.

A depression era-inspired, shadowy, dark glamorous mood in furnishings.
Pure, untouched mood, a gently worn look in textiles, furniture and accessories.
Collaged compositions in pattern and textile motifs.