My Messy But Fun Journey
So, figuring out next season’s Fashion Week themes kinda kicked my butt at first. Ugh. Felt like staring at a blank page forever. Too much stuff happening, trends changing like crazy – where do you even start?
First step was just diving into the deep end. I spent a whole, super boring weekend glued to my laptop. Like, obsessively refreshing runway live streams and designer interviews from Paris, Milan, London, New York – all the big ones from last season. My eyes nearly fell out.
Then came the real headache: spotting the actual patterns everyone keeps whispering about. Had to sift through thousands of images and snippets. Seriously overwhelming. I created this massive, messy mood board:
- Stacks of screenshots (like, hundreds of them!)
- Random notes scribbled everywhere: “Greys again?“, “Lots of draping!“, “Is shiny back??“
- Color palettes I kept seeing pop up again and again – muddy greens, deep wines, strange lilacs.
- Weird textures catching my eye: think fuzzy sweaters, stiff taffeta stuff, things that looked vaguely melted.
Okay, organizing this chaos was the next nightmare. I grouped pictures:
- People wearing really baggy trousers, like way too big, paired with tiny tops? Definitely a thing.
- Those long, simple coats that look kinda old-money and expensive? Yeah, tons of them.
- Also noticed fancy underwear being shown off like outerwear? Weird. And loads of silver, sparkly bits everywhere – chains, lame fabric, you name it.
Finally, the “Ah-ha!” moment? When I saw three clear paths everyone seemed to be exploring:
- Comfortable Chaos: Slouchy shapes, mixed textures, quiet colors – feels lived-in.
- Shiny & Bare: Flashy metallics and sheer fabrics, playing peek-a-boo with skin. Bold.
- Quietly Rich: Focused on perfect tailoring, amazing fabrics (like buttery wool), super simple but screams quality. No loud logos.
Honestly? It was a grind. But seeing those key directions finally emerge from the madness? Pushed that write button feeling less like an impostor and more like someone who just did the actual work. Relieved it finally makes some sense!
