The Plastic Vinyl trend in 2018
Plaid and plastic were in taste this past catwalk.
The transparency was the note of the season. Apparently, the plastic is able to give that extremely fine note.
Chanel was maybe the one that emphasizes it and used it the most. It was a clever way to underline the codes of the Maison Chanel as well as flatter the clothing.
It is really a sign of l air du temps. Indeed, we live in a world where transparency is demanded and it is a visual interpretation of what is being demanded in our daily lives. Transparency in business, transparency in the photograph. We are all getting ready for that Instagram picture or this snap.
See through clothing is not as new as we would a thing. It started in the 19th center was Jean Philippe Worth “ designer for the renowned Paris couture House Of Worth had a client who objects to the thickness of the taffeta lining of her dress, which was described as thinner than a cigarette paper”. According to Wikipedia. Prior to that French Louis Sebastien Mercier invented the semi-sheer muslin gown. During the 19th century light and translucent fabric where fashionable.
Why Now?
It is the time what else to show? Why not have a raincoat that will already show your outfit under the clothe Isn’t that an easy way for your clothing. We have been seeing so many sheer those past two years that it is almost logical to have PVC and plastic making a come back on the scene. It was almost missing. It does enhance the clothing that you already Have on like Chanel used it. Even that The printed PVC does give an intriguing stylish look that is extremely easy to marry and justify the season of Fall and Spring. Like Balmain used it.
To Conclude It is a great thing that the PVC is coming back to it right now. It was the time we saw so many sheers that it was the time make its come back. Not the real question is Haute Couture getting inspired by the PVC Shoe trend that is going on since 2017? Chanel did come out with the PVC high boots that were matching the theme of their show to the perfection of the falls. However, it was already in ready to wear since I bought my see PVC boots from Public Desire in 2017. So the question remains.
