
Introduction
Fashion stylists have given their opinions on the fashion trends of 2020. In an interview with the experts, they discussed about the styles, the fabrics and the emerging fashion industry that is becoming flexible and sustainable around the world.
Monique Loveless Fashion Trends for 2019/2020
Monique Loveless a fashion stylist outlined some of the main fashion trends of 2019/2020
1. Animal Prints & Mixed Prints

Animal prints have been around for centuries like Zara carrying diverse variations with all different styles. Dolce and gabbana animal print legging is a sight to behold.

2. Leather
Leather fabric and style never goes out of fashion
It’s an all year round fabric, which means a must have for your closet.
We can see designers making unique skirts, dresses, leggings from leather.
The leather trend has come to stay and we see a lot of celebrities, fashion influencers queuing to this leather trend. You can’t go wrong with this trend and it’s also why it’s not saying goodbye any time soon.

3. Suiting Trends of 2020
Suits make a lot of statement. It’s been around for ages. Designers have made suiting flexible to be worn during Spring/Summer seasons with shorts to make it versatile for all year round.

4. Feathers
Feathers are not going away anytime soon. We can see this trend lavishly displayed by Lady Gaga in Valentino. Feather is a fabric that gives a every girl a stunning look, meant for classy outings. Designers such as Christian Cowan, Calvin Klein and Michael Kors have made it attainable.

5. Pleated Pants
The pleated accordion trend which was popular in the 80’s has made a huge resurgence. This pleated trend can be seen on celebrities and people who enjoy vintage fashion.

7. Logo printed Denim
Denim is always fashionable, embraced by men and women. Denim will never go out of fashion. The printed denim logo style is demonstrated in Balenciaga, channel, fast rising designer; Andre Emery denim styles and many more.
8. Bags/Belts

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The 2019/2020 bag and belt trends are overwhelming. The trend setter for this category is Bottega Veneta whose bags have become household accessories for almost all celebrities.


Nicole René Fashion Trends of 2020/2021
Nicole René explained that the main fashion trends for 2020 are:
Pastals –(Vibrant Colours) that goes with sequins, be it for formal or informal settings.

Logo Accessories- Nicole René highlighted that logo accessories are on the go. This is shown in Chanel, Gucci, Fendi and other designer’s outfits.



Fringe and feathers are going to be around for some years. Fringe and feathers are beautifully used on dresses, footwear and accessories.

Fanny Packs -Nicole René further mentioned that Fanny Packs trends have come to stay. The oversized tote bags are also making waves among celebrities. The NYFW showcased a lot of these fanny packs on the runway.


Other fashion analysts like Heather Loduca, Shanna Battle, Nicole Quiroz and others in one way or the other noted that soft suiting, Neon, puff sleeve, biker shorts, animal prints are trends we expect in 2020.(2).
Fall/Winter 2020/2021 Fashion Trends
Fall/ Winter fashion trends for women featured the bourgeoisie trend and an everyday woman fashion. In order words, the trend celebrates the woman of today who needs comfort in formal and casual dressing.
Here are trends expected for 2020/2021 Fall/Winter.

Fall/Winter 2020/2021 Fashion Trends
Bourgeois Fashion Trends 2020




Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Prada and others demonstrated elegance on their fashion show. This was inspired by the 1970 and 1980’s fashion. The fashion focused on cum-culottes, blazers, sharply pleated trousers, tailoring and trench coats. The key is creating coherent looks with precise cuts.
Ready to Wear Fashion Trends
This showcased Saint Laurent, Anthony Voccarello, Alberta Feretti, Isabel Marant and other designs. These apparels are easy wear fashion styles without complex styles.




Eighties Fashion Trends of 2020
There is a display of puffy shoulder pads and glittering designs.

Houndstooth Fashion Trends
Chanel and Gucci are dominant in this category. The designs brought the retro designs to limelight.


Capes
The cape style reminds one of beginning of Christendom or roman Catholicism designs adopted from ancient England fashion. The cape trend is a merger between contemporary fashion and classic wears. The designers to look out for are Dior, Burberry and Gucci among others.



Check
The potential for variation around such a simple motif is vast. Worn head-to-toe or color-blocked is a sure-fire way to self-confidence.

;Victoria Beckham Spring 2020 Ready-to-Wear collection buyandslay

Exaggerated volume Fashion Trend
This category is demonstrated by Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga, with designs that were balloon-like, softly curved and contoured
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Climate Change Fashion Trend 2020
Designers who displayed exquisite climate change fashion were Comme des Garcons, Marine Serre among others. These new designs ensures comfort in extreme weather conditions. This is in direct response to our climate reaching crisis-point, with voluminous quilted jackets and strange hybrid creations, born out of our current radioactive dystopia.


Lingerie
Fendi, Chloe and burberry were prominent designers for lingerie trend.

Sources
1 http://moniqueloveless.com/tag/trends/
3 https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/article/the-17-fashion-trends-you-need-to-know-for-fallwinter-2019-2020