Nili Lotan, Versace, DSquared2, Dion Lee pre-fall 17

Pre-fall 17 trends: Beautility (or how utility got gorgeous)

Utility detailing has been a big deal for some time and in a world where the parka is the favourite coat style, that’s no surprise. But all those drawstrings, giant pockets, zips, parachute nylons, heavy cottons, and topstitching have been evolving. We’ve had purist ultra utility, and we’ve had a more girly pretty utility (remember…

Khaki kool: Military meets utility, girly-style

The stores may be filling up with off-shoulder blouses, spring-like dresses, vests, shorts and other warm weather pieces, but I’m still shivering despite my full armour of puffer coat and furry hat. So, with temperatures edging up just a bit, at this time of year I’m looking for transitional product, not full-on sunshine looks. And the…