For most of us, summer is by now only a good memory as well as that wonderful season of light and bright clothes to wear daily. The fall season is definitely back and we are thrilled to discover new trends and new ways to live in tune with the fashion world. Romantic gothic seems to be one of the most influential moods for the season. Linked to a dreamy and dark way to approach, not only garments, but a wider idea of lifestyle, romantic gothic represents the most tender aspect of raw gothic culture. When talking about fabrics, the main characteristics are lace and velvet, while other iconic elements include corsets and ornaments. A big passion for mystery, poetry and Victorian age must be added to complete the vision.
On the FW 2014-15 catwalks we saw reminders of this influence in various fashion designers, starting by Erdem, which followed a dreamy path by including floral prints, mini dresses, metallic coats, with a strong focus on what is, in a way, mystic and intriguing. Vera Wang has chosen the gloomy mood, too. Here the approach was more about bon ton, with sheer as a great protagonist, and the long sensual gowns on top of the wish list. We must forget the pale and delicate nuances of the SS 2014 collection by Elie Saab, since what we saw for autumn was all about dark tones: transparency, flowers designed black on black, white skin contrasted by long black dresses.
