Caped Crusaders
Autumn/Winter 18 catwalks celebrated strong women
In the wake of #MeToo and Hollywood’s Times Up movement, designers have been inspired by the idea of empowering fashion. Think ’80s power dressing, protective layering and clothes as armour.
The Autumn/Winter 18 catwalks were all about feminine superheroes. Models were swathed in chic capes: cosy and comfortable at Missoni, sharply structured at Loewe or operatic at Erdem.
Shopping for new cold weather cover ups is surely one of the highlights of new season style. There’s something this season for those in sunnier climates too, with the return of the lighter cardigan coat. Cape or cardigan, plaid or leather, the new season is all about what makes us feel good.
