If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we might not be able to predict the future, but we can always forecast a few fashion trends! A few months into 2021, a few trends have already started popping on our Instagram feed, and we are seeing fashionistas wearing them on our Insta pages and on the streets.

Continuing the virtual format with a largely digital schedule and a few in-person shows, New York Fashion Week is running for the second time in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic. Work-from-home has had a major impact on the creative output of the fashion designers, who have been keeping the comfort factor in mind in their pieces.This season, we will see a lot of vibrant colours with attention-seeking patterns, and with relaxing career wear bringing casual items into the mix.If you’re a person who likes sequins, there will always be a glitzy and glam feel to make your Zoom calls more lively, with everything from Prabal Gurung’s red-hot steamy power suits to Badgley Mischka’s sequinned gowns.Here’s the rundown on this season’s fashion trends as seen during the New York Fashion Week Fall 2021 shows.

The Pantone Forecast
The hue identified by the Pantone Color Institute, adobe is a warm caramel brown, and it is the dominant neutral tone for Fall 2021. The earthy colour is a popular choice with many designers specially for knitwear.

Ull Johnson

Image: Ulla Johnson PR


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Red Is The New Black
Though it’s not the colour of this season, it’s simply hard to miss something as sexy and attractive as red. This colour trend could be spotted in everything from Prabal Gurung’s power suits and Casablanca’s gowns to even puffer jackets!

Prabal Gurung

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Jason Wu

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Print Mania
Prints don’t need much embellishment or ornamentation; they are a great fashion accessory in themselves. They look luxurious and cool at the same time. This season, we’ll see bright prints from Anna Sui, Ulla Johnson, and Studio 189’s collection, which will be difficult to ignore.

Ull Johnson

Image: @ullajohnson

Anna Sui

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Rebecca Minkoff

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Power Suits Are In
Power suits this season are not only for work; they also work for parties and other events. Bright coloured, voluminous blazers worn with trousers or skirts are trending this season. Sara Battaglia and Jasun Wu launched versatile suits that are not only comfortable but also boost our confidence.

Sara Battaglia

Image: @sarabattaglia

Jason Wu

Image: @jasonwu

Peekaboo Glimpses
Holes have somehow become the new polka dots, at least with brands like Norma Kamali, Kim Shui Studio, Simon Miller and the Jonathan Simkhai collection. Whether you're a Bollywood A-lister or just someone who’s looking to spice up their fashion game, there has never been a better moment to consider revealing a little skin.

Kim Shui Studio

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Jonathan SimkhaiImage: Jonathan Simkhai PR

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