One could argue that the greatest extravagance in a fast-paced world is the ability to slow down to marvel at the "mundane" things. Or at least, that's the mindset of the late Hubert de Givenchy, who once said, "Luxury is in every detail." It's an idea that feels even more relevant at a time when clothing is produced far faster than ever before. As much as we all love to be able to tap into a trend quickly (guilty as charged), there's something to be said about how faster production has its negative impacts, not just environmentally but on craftsmanship itself. Clothing quality has not only gone down, but those minor details that dazzle us have slowly disappeared too.
Not all hope is lost; over the past few years, we've seen a collective shift towards a more sustainable-minded approach. How that's manifested in wider pop culture is through the embrace of fashion aesthics like "quiet luxury" or "old money," which are a more minimalist approach to building a wardrobe. While in recent seasons, we've seen designers put more of an emphasis on creating collections that embody the idea of ready-to-wear items that are foundational staples. But, possibly the most surprising evidence of this shift lies in the details found in Fall/Winter 2023 collections.
It's almost as if the past few years had steadily built toward a moment when the most significant trends weren't about a specific color or cut on hemlines but the textiles themselves. Make no mistake; materials always play a role on the runway—you can't make clothing without them. However, we saw many designers playing with texture as a way to add a dash of decadence to otherwise simple silhouttes this season that it was hard to pass it up as a coincidence. But if you're still a bit dubious about how texture could be considered one of the biggest trends for fall, keep reading. Ahead, we've done a deep dive to identify the nine textiles that were a defining part of various collections that lend themselves to being great long-term investments for any fall wardrobe. Though seemingly minor, they'll convince you that luxury lies in the details.
from Who What Wear