The Crinkled Trend for Spring Summer 2009

Posted by Gill Hart May 10, 2009

If like me, ironing is not your strong point, then you may be relived to hear that one of this season’s tricky trends is the non-ironed look. This summer, looking like you have just slept in your clothes, just might pass muster for those with fashion-cred.

Some call it English Eccentric, some Depression Chic, whilst others refer to this wrinkled look as Granny Chic.

Love or loathe them, rumpled wafer thin fabrics are hitting the high street stores, influenced by the runways of Prada (Miucca’s golden wrinkled cocktail dresses), Lanvin, Bottega Veneta and Burberry’s collection of crumpled classics.

This just-laundered look best suits washed-out dip-dyed colors. You’ll find them in crop tops, dresses and even jackets and suits, all in divine crumpled fabrics. T-shirts have a pre-washed fade and denim takes on a distressed look, part of the acid wash trend.

For anyone who wants to downplay the opulence of designer handbags then you’ll also find “broken-in” bags, like those from Zac Posen, Giorgio Brato and Alexander Wang.

Personally, the thought of wearing something which looks as though you have had forty winks in does not really appeal, even if it is right-on-trend! I honestly don’t think its time for me to throw away the iron just yet!

However, this season, if it’s crinkled, crumpled or rumpled, it’s called “relaxed, downtown chic!” It is all in the name of fashion and not laziness, but it can certainly make that summer holiday packing a lot easier!