The individual pieces themselves were immaculate, in concept and execution. With most high-fashion brands, their runway shows typically try to retain a sense of unity and maintain the brand’s signature DNA with all the looks. This show is a departure in the sense that this isn’t just one designer’s work but a showcase of up-and-coming youth designers. Thus, every collection contained a unique point of view and style stemming from the designers’ interests and strengths. There truly was something for everyone in this show to like.
If you have a penchant for tulle and colours, many of the looks contained those elements. Want swimwear and inspiration for summer outfits? Look no further than some of the collections here. Ballgowns and formal wear? Got it! There were even tons of looks for those interested in the avant garde and eclectic side of fashion.
I could go on for eons — but my point is this show was brimming with personality and flair. The experimentation seen here was on the level of high-level professionals working in the industry. The boldness in the collections definitely stems from the fact these are young designers experimenting and honing their craft, something that any artist or creative can relate to within their own artform. These talented individuals all made daring statements with their constructed garments they presented on the Mass Exodus runway.
Many rising trends in high fashion and modern style could be found within the looks. Not to be confused with micro-trends or fad pieces that die after a week — these were bold and timeless choices. Retro-futurism and post apocalyptic-esque fashion is a rising trend in the fashion sphere and the influence was noticeable in the designers’ collections. The use of unconventional cutouts and wide-ranging fabrics were in line with retro-futuristic fashion.
Colour wise, the show was filled to the brim with lush and vibrant colours. Jewel tones and bright hues made frequent appearances, only interspersed with a few collections rooted in neutral tones. Rather than being reliant on what is considered “trendy” in fast fashion and the general public, the designs in this show are the trend-setters using references from past decades and making it their own.