Who could have predicted that plastic would be one of the must-have materials of summer 2018? Karl Lagerfeld, no doubt, who made plastic one of the main themes of the Chanel spring/summer 2018 ready-to-wear show last October. From hats and jackets to thigh boots, ankle boots and handbags, the legendary designer turned transparent PVC into a star material, while also offering a stylish alternative to traditional rainwear.
In fact, the trend was spotted on several runways in London, Milan, New York and Paris. In September, Burberry showed a variety of pieces in plastic, sometimes clear, and sometimes opaque or lightly tinted. The British label notably showed plastic outerwear (anorak, long hooded jacket), as well as women's shirts, and matched plastic pieces with heavier materials.