Although Spring\/Summer and Fall\/Winter serve as the main collections throughout the fashion season \u2013 producing the largest collections and runway shows\/presentations \u2013 the pre-season collections have grown in prominence in recent years. Sometimes referred to as \u201cCruise\u201d or \u201cResort\u201d collections, the heightened focus on pre-season offerings gives brands another opportunity to either extend their vision or offer up a transitionary palette cleanser.<\/p>\n
Since the big runway shows cover two seasons, there’s more ground to cover. From complete ready-to-wear ensembles to accessories and footwear, these are the brand’s main opportunities to impart completely new thematic approaches and style codes. Therefore, pre-season collections can be seen almost as extended or hefty capsules. Take MM6 Maison Margiela as an example. The brand’s Pre-Fall 2023 collection, which was revealed in November of last year focused on expanding the landscape of unisex styling through quietly enticing looks across tailored, street and sporty style notes \u2013 also predominately dipped in dark hues.<\/p>\n
When its Fall 2023 collection arrived the following February, tailoring emerged front and center through hybridized and deconstructed techniques that carved a fuller picture of blended design directives. From cuts to color, it was a refreshing maneuver from the brand. But it was one prefaced by the cleansing in Pre-Fall 2023.<\/p>\n
In keeping the movement of intermediary wardrobes strong, the Pre-Fall 2024 collections have arrived, which inch toward the year\u2019s close while preparing for the next cool season. Therefore, Hypebeast has rounded up some highlights of the Pre-Fall 2024 season to keep an eye on what to look out for next year.<\/p>\n