Stiff

  

Stiff describes a look which provides limited movement in a garment. Garments that are likely to withhold this character are formed of the fabric leather or neoprene. Garments can add a lot of structure to the outfit and can give an interesting silhouette.

J.W Anderson S/S 13 showed an unusual way of wrapping up with a straight pink coat taken up diagonally, keeping stuck in form with the model’s movements. Alexander Wang A/W 12 invested in a set of stiff fabrics.


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Written by Hollyann Prince

Hollyann Prince, graduating in International Fashion Business at Nottingham Trent University next year, currently writing the Silhouette & Looks and Accessories section of the Dictionary for Catwalk Yourself. A lover of fashion history and everything unique.


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