EIC Kenneth Goh On The 6 Pre-Fall 2020 Trends To Cop

Though the pre-fall collections were designed well before the current crisis, the messages behind them are more resonant than ever. Many conveyed a sense of joyfulness through candy colours, megawatt metallics and frothy fabrics. Others championed good old staples: Hard-working denim, chic camel suits and sparkly glad rags for night.

Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore EIC Kenneth Goh was on One FM 91.3 with DJ Angel earlier today and broke down all the best pre-fall trends of the season, with his top tips and tricks.

Harper's BAZAAR Singapore · EIC Kenneth Goh The 6 Pre-Fall 2020 Trends To Cop

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The Lightness Of Being

Tiers of tulle, fluttering feathers, wisps of chiffon and organza; there was a romantic, unabashedly feminine mood in the air this season. Lightweight dresses in soft sunrise colours were seen at Chanel and Oscar de la Renta, while Fendi, Valentino and Giambattista Valli all had their own takes on frothy, ruffled frocks in pale pastels.

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Blue Skies

Classic Blue may be the 2020 Pantone Color of the Year, but the softer sky blue speaks more to the uplift we crave in these times. From the old school, such as Givenchy’s elegant day sheath with gently puffed sleeves and Carolina Herrera’s classic checks, to the new age—think Sacai’s silk handkerchief dress overlaid with astral prints, and Dior’s luxe sportswear with maps and zoological motifs—these are the perfect pieces to beat the blues.

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Good Jeans

Pre-fall 2020 saw the resurgence of good old dependable denim, interpreted in ways both new and old. Tory Burch and Michael Kors both looked to the ’70s—tailored, boxy and worn with silk scarves and knits at the former; at the latter, paired with indigo suede and tan leather extras. Fendi and Balmain had the ’80s on their minds, resulting in statement shoulders, nipped waists and even acid wash.

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Suiting

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Bandeau Together

The ’90s revival showed no sign of abating, and the bandeau silhouette was the latest to make a comeback. With clean, straight lines and a form that fits close to the body, bandeau-inspired pieces make for effortless, minimal styling whether worn on its own or layered. Chanel, Dior and Proenza Schouler all served up iterations in timeless black.

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Shines and Sparkles

In moments of darkness, fashion can offer a glimmer of beauty—sometimes literally. Gold and silver goddess gowns showed up at Gucci and Moschino, but high shine doesn’t have to be relegated to only evenings. Chanel, Armani and Oscar de la Renta offered brilliant separates to brighten up the day, while Bottega Veneta and Michael Kors Collection paired liquid dresses with tough-girl boots for street edge.

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