A Technical Spring
By the end of last year, we included functional designs and technical materials among the trends that would continue to grow in the near future. For Autumn/Winter 2019 we have seen it in the men's and women's fashion shows of some of our favorite houses, like Prada or Jil Sander.
Men looks by Jil Sander (left) and Prada (right) Autumn/Winter 2019
But far from being only a trend, the shift towards utility and the use of fabrics developed for outdoor activities responds to current needs, highlighting the keys of functional design: form and function.
In-house favorites like Stone Island or Moncler revolve around this idea (form follows function - a concept originally associated with modernist architecture and industrial design during the 20th century), but today this approach is not limited to outdoors and sportswear companies.
Sartorial pieces reinterpreted using waterproof and breathable fabrics, trekking-inspired sneakers or nylon accessories to carry everyday essentials are some of which we will undoubtedly continue to see in coming seasons.
To embrace spring changes without compromising style, here are some of our favorite options from the world's leading luxury and fashion designers.
