Bold and statement worthy, the volume trend has marked its territory for the upcoming season. Amongst the numerous trends spotted in the Autumn/Winter 2020 collections, the volumized look has most definitely caught our attention. Who can blame us when this trend screams the classic go big or go home!

Voluminous sleeves

It was only a matter of time before voluminous sleeves returned to the forefront, claiming its place yet again as a stylish go-to. In the Autumn/Winter 2020 show, voluminous sleeves made a strong appearance amongst many of the collections. Roksanda’s orange maxi with oversized ruffle sleeves is one of our favourites along with Richard Quinn’s bulbous sleeved dresses which rock that nostalgic 80’s feel. If you dare for more extravagance, Viktor and Rolfe display a sculptural pink dress that is sure to turn some heads. A bulging sleeve is asymmetrically paired with one of contrasting size, offering a playful approach to volume.

Bubble up

As the colder months approach, this trend offers a practical yet stylish option for the upcoming season. The catwalk featured an array of enveloping garments with outerwear and dresses offering a bubble-like protective layer. This was a strong look in J.W. Anderson’s collection consisting of spherical silhouettes inclusively wrapping around the body. At Halpern, a dress of explosive colour engulfs the wearer, leaving only the front of the legs visible. Marine Serre took the inclusive look even further with black puffy outwear that conceals around the head; practicality at its best.

Exaggerate the Hip

The Autumn/Winter shows saw an extreme exaggeration of the hips; Area and Moschino being two of the houses that utilize the look. To say that Area’s jackets and dresses accentuate from the waist would be an understatement. Area has pushed hip volume to the extreme with a bulging heart shape that protrudes from a nipped waist. Moschino similarly presents an array of long-sleeved dresses that encompass an umbrella effect around the hip. Paired with knee-high boots, we love how Moschino has merged the traditional with a modern 2020 twist.

Ruffled Volume and Tulle

When we think of tulle it is almost impossible for the words ‘puffy’ ‘big’ and ‘Molly Goddard’ not to spring to mind. We can always rely on Goddard to present some extravagant tulle pieces on the catwalk and for Autumn/Winter 2020 they are voluminous and bold yet still retain that delicate quality. A red dress consisting of ruffled tulle expands outwards and is layered over a jumper for a more casual look. We love how Goddard has paired a sense of volume and extravagance with a staple jumper. At Louis Vuitton, ruffles can also be seen amongst skirts and dresses, the sheerness of the fabric lending itself to layering. Ruffled skirts and dresses can be paired with a sheer trouser as seen in Louis Vuitton or with a checked trouser from Molly Goddard, creating a subtle layered look that is versatile for every season. Words by Brooke Savino

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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We’ve brought you the freshest trends to come out of New York Fashion Week but now it’s London’s turn to shine. LFW brings together some of the most talented designers in the UK and commenced this year on September 13th. In our roundup, Voir has handpicked some of the most exciting and inspiring looks which deserve illumination. From Ashish to Fashion East here are our favourites so far.

Ashish pays homage to home

The Ashish collection was perhaps one of the most highly anticipated LFW shows. The designer’s previous work is represented by gowns saturated with sequins and ornate hand-embellishments. His pieces are iconic for the way they infuse Western silhouettes with Indian fabrics in a way to represent both his cultural backgrounds.

Though his SS20 collection differed from his usual heavy sequin use, it nonetheless did not disappoint, and instead featured kaleidoscopic embroidered fabric adorned with reflective circle mirrors. Rather than using the fabric for its purpose – traditional Indian dresses –Ashish created slips, bomber jackets and draw-string shorts. His mesh of East and West – India and Britain, strikes a chord with Gen Z, the most diverse generation up-to-date.

Fashion East sheers it out

Fashion East gave us an assortment of looks at LFW20. This fashion collective had designers Gareth Wrighton and Yuhan Wang showcasing their experimentations with colour and texture. Wrighton’s emphasis was on bold and grungy looks – knee high socks, tussled hair and layered animal print. Wang however experimented more with sheer fabric, lacey-draped dresses – showcasing “beauty with weirdness” as Wang categorises it.

Emelia Wickstead and exaggerated shapes

Wickstead takes a contemporary spin on classic Victorian-styled dresses in her SS20 collection. Wickstead took elegant, feminine silhouette and pushed in to an extreme. Candy-coloured pink and orange ruched sleeves, bubble-gum purple blouses and a staple baby-pink dress that resembles a cross between cotton-candy and a cloud were sure to turn heads.

Halperns’s glistening gowns

In every shot of Halpern’s SS20 runway, jumbo chandeliers grace the backdrop and sets the scene for the glitzy dresses crafted by Halpern. Liquid gold gowns and pastel-blue sequin encrusted dresses were standouts. Each piece glistened down the runway and reflected enough light to illuminate the audiences’ faces.

Molly Goddard’s taste for tulle

Goddard’s layered tulle skirts and dresses were some of our (and the world’s) favourites.Each piece has a life of its own down the runway – her iconicity stems from the way she celebrates tea-party dresses and smocks in all their puffiness. Her work has been worn by the likes of Rihanna and has even been featured in hit-show Killing Eve. Goddard continues to experiment with frou-frou style and chiffon fabric remains her go-to material to put on show. Each layering of the fabric demonstrates Molly Goddard’s unquestionable talent on the world stage.

Written by Hena Sharma

Graphics by Aamir Potrick

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