There are four main textile trends for the autumn/winter 23 season.
The first – grunge – is a new way of embracing imperfections, bringing a rusticity and a rebellious streak to fabrics.
The second is around density and longevity, relating to eco-responsibility. This is seen in opulent, enveloping products, a rich robustness lent to fluid fabrics, such as wool and silk hybrids, or Cupro fabric made using cotton waste] and viscose blends.
The third is a contemporary softness in everything from sportswear and
traditional velvets to cashmere flannels – with new fibres giving new tactile dimensions.
Finally, woven and knitted honeycomb textures across the board bring a visual, tactile, exuberant appeal, reinterpreting the traditional structure.
A key colour for AW23-24 is silver. It’s unique but easily combined with other colours, such as neutrals or brights. It can make a statement with an entirely-silver silhouette or the use of different finishes, such as chrome or gloss. It’s a colour you can play with.
This season also saw an emphasis on producing less and producing better – doing interesting but sustainable things while improving processes as well as products.
Buyers [at the show] were interested in sustainability and traceability. On the other hand, we saw an extravagance and opulence in fabrics such as luxe silks and velvets – right now, we really need creativity and joyfulness – creativity hand-in-hand with sustainability.
