SS18 Fashion Trends Around the World You Need to Know About

Catch up with the trends: SS18 fashion shows are unfolding everywhere from Copenhagen to the Caribbean, Portugal to Panama – and of course, the ‘big four’: London, Paris, New York and Milan. Whether you’re looking for the hottest new styles in menswear or looking for an update on womenswear collections, Culture Trip brings you the need-to-know SS18 trends this year.
Paris fashion week SS18 trends, and more
Marking the finale in the fashion month calendar, Paris is the fashion week that draws the most attention and drives the most sales. It’s also the most fun, with a heady mixture of high art and streetwear combining for endless people watching and riveting shows.

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From Cairo to Aswan, this trip brings the land of the pharaohs to life. You'll visit the Pyramids, Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temple and cruise down the Nile in style. This is the perfect way to explore Egypt.Read the best of our Paris fashion week coverage below.

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Milan Fashion Week SS18 report
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London Fashion Week SS18 trends
Perhaps it was the injection of new fashion blood courtesy of Edward Enninful and his gang at British Vogue, perhaps it was a post-Brexit bounce back, but this season saw one of the most vibrant and exciting fashion weeks in London to date. From new designers honing their offer, to established houses bringing back iconic looks and experimenting with new formats, it was certainly one to remember. Read through our London Fashion Week SS18 coverage below.

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New York Fashion Week SS18 trends
In spite of some major names relocating to show in Paris, New York Fashion Week SS18 offered seductive energy from start to finish: Tom Ford kicked off with pink power suits, while Sies Marjan offered silky, pastel two-pieces.
Read our guide to how designers prepare for New York Fashion Week SS18.
A New Divinity at Músed by Lindsay Jones: NYFW SS18 Trend Report.

Copenhagen Fashion Week SS18
The most fashionable crowds descended on Copenhagen, marking the start of the SS18 womenswear season. From international editors to the city’s most stylish residents, Culture Trip brings you the best street style looks from Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Read Culture Trip’s complete fashion guide to Copenhagen here.
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London menswear SS18 trend report
For the London menswear SS18 shows, binary-smashing style took centre stage with extravagant and Instagram friendly catwalk shows to boot. Bumbags were the accessory ‘du jour’ and Vivienne Westwood made a much anticipated return to the city.
See the best of London Fashion Week Mens street style here.

Find out what’s up in menswear through our long-read on the state of masculinity.
Read our London Fashion Week Mens show reports here.
The SS18 fashion week dates to know about
New York Fashion Week SS18: 7th – 14th September 2018

London Fashion Week SS18: 15th – 19th September 2018

Milan Fashion Week SS18: 20th – 27th September 2018
Paris Fashion Week SS18: 26th September – 3rd October 2018
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