Initially, the tunic was a straight cut clothing. In fact, this type of dress does not provide for a collar, but modern design does not always comply with this rule. Tunic - a very popular everyday item of clothing, thanks to its practicality and versatility. It is often bought by modern women of fashion, especially in the warm season. Still, because with a tunic, you can create the most interesting images, combining with jeans, pants, skirts, shorts, leggings or just wear without any additions.
Ratatum.com has prepared an overview of the most current trends in the spring-summer fashion season.
Fashionable grunge
For many seasons in a row, this style is particularly successful. And the explanation is very simple - this trend is in no way connected with the trends of changeable fashion. Fashionistas who choose the grunge style can absolutely easily afford to wear outfits without paying special attention to their appearance and arbitrarily combine it with other stylistic solutions. Uneven lines, holes and other bold accents - just what famous designers often use to create a fashionable bow.
Tunic oversized
Classic tunic initially involves loose fit.Remember how they were among the ancient Romans and Greeks - this is how the first models are presented. Today, along with strict, fitted options, tunics with free, wide lines are no less relevant.
Shirt cut
For lovers of masculine, strict silhouettes, designers offer models of shirt-cut - they perfectly combine male and female details. Tunic shirts look incredibly stylish, elegant and unusual. And the girls in this outfit attract the looks of others, causing a feeling of taste and confidence.
Minimalism and conciseness
Minimalist style always finds its admirers. The fashion shows of this year often met monochrome models with a strict silhouette without any decor. They look great as an independent item in creating a stylish image, and in combination with classic jeans and even with a pair of boots in military style.
Forever fashionable asymmetry
Asymmetrical tunics are more relevant than ever this season. It seems that women of fashion do not get tired of all kinds of cuts, interesting lines and diverse shades. Asymmetries are present in almost all clothes, and tunics are no exception. Fashion designers boldly experiment with cutting, removing or complementing fabrics where they see fit; combinations of different textures, cuts in the most unpredictable places.
Folds and details
Many designers have added their collections this year to delightful tunics with folds, sequins, leather and even round plastic parts. Quite often there are options in the now fashionable patchwork style.
In sporty style
Lacoste, Bottega Veneta and some other brands have presented tunic models in their collections. As a rule, their design differs in hoods, zippers, chains, which are very convenient in the life of active women. Such clothes are perfect for walking, running and other physical activities. By the way, sports tunics fit well with the classic style and grunge.
Knitted tunic
On cool summer evenings or late spring, you can wear a knitted tunic. They are excellent for warming, and due to the porous structure they let in air. So, if the sun suddenly warms, in such a tunic it will still be very comfortable. In addition, the method of mating can be both machine and manual. In the summer-spring season, similar models were presented by Derek Lam, Anrealage, Tommy Hilfiger, Arthur Arbesser, Sibling.
Transparent fabric
Creative designers have shown in their lines a lot of transparent options for tunics, which are suitable not only for the beach, but also for everyday life. And, apparently, many brands were not ashamed to suggest wearing transparent tunics on a bare body, and some without underwear. Surely such a bold bow will appeal to the most daring fashionistas who always like to be in the center of attention. As for brands, transparent tunic models were presented by Philipp Plein, DKNY, Chloe, Felder Felder, Marcelo Burlon, Marques Almeida, Babyghost.
Lace
The techniques of Richelieu, cutouts and lace were used by Tracy Reese, Diesel Black Gold, Alexander McQueen, Issa, Sportmax, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Marco de Vincenzo, Pringle of Scotland, Clover Canyon, giving mysteriousness, sophistication and romance to their tunics.
The length of the tunic in the spring-summer season
As for the length, then for this aspect, designers do not have specific requirements. The only thing is that the tunic should be longer than the hips, otherwise it will not be a tunic, but an ordinary T-shirt. Lovers of long models should look at the collections from Mara Hoffman, Kaelen, Orley, Talbot Runhof, Missoni, Junya Watanabe. For those who like midi and mini tunics, See by Chloe, Ellery, Trina Turk, Cedric Charlier offer excellent options.
Colors
The color palette provides a wide range of colors. So in such brands as Iceberg, Costume National, Tamara Mellon, monochrome colors and beige shades are more common. Tess Giberson, Betsey Johnson, Clover Canyon, Michael Kors, Lyn Devon, Sonia Rykiel showed mostly golden tones (orange, brick, yellow, beige). Green and blue preferred Acne Studios, and some brands used a combination of several colors simultaneously (Arthur Arbesser, Betsey Johnson).
Prints
Fashionable patterns and prints in the current season often repeat the patterns of past seasons. However, the striking accent of this season is still a strip in its most varied manifestations.In addition, ethnic, animal, vegetable, vivid oil paintings, abstract and military prints are found in the collections of Apiece Apart, Missoni, Betsey Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger, Juicy Couture, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace.
Of course, a tunic is an indispensable practical thing for any fashionista's wardrobe. Today, modern designers offer a lot of beautiful and stylish options that every girl can easily choose for herself the optimal model.