Pre-Fall Collections 2017: Fashion Trends to Look for This Year

In the time between September and February Fashion Weeks—between Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter lines—there’s pre-fall. Designers unveil these smaller capsule collections in less formal runway shows, presentations, trunk shows, or parties.

Aesthetically, pre-fall offers a preview of designs to come in official fall collections. Pre-fall is also commercially aimed, allowing serious shoppers to get a head start on upcoming trends. Many lines are already available for purchase at Moda Operandi, though most will be available in later months.

See the five most prevalent trends from these pre-fall collections—because they’ll most likely determine 2017’s fashion.

It's well-known that fashion recycles itself, and while we turned up our noses at flared pants over the past decade or so, wide-legged bottoms are making a comeback. While skinny cuts aren't necessarily obsolete yet, designers are bringing back bell bottoms from the early 2000s and the mid-'70s. 

Diane von Furstenberg, who introduced the iconic wrap dress, has always emphasized simple, elegant silhouettes that skim a woman's curves just the right amount—like the flared leg does. Likewise, Jonathan Simkhai's entire pre-fall collection focuses on making soft, casual fabrics (including sweats) into more dressy pieces, just as he does with his effortlessly professional flared pants.