Below are the standout trends from Stockholm Fashion Week AW19. In true Scandi fashion, the trends transcended gender and included our favorite color: black. From elegant flowing full-lengths to barely-there crops, these are the trends you’ll see in editorials and Södermalm streets alike.

DARK ELEGANCE

Whatever the mood, whatever the occasion…the elegance of black knows no bounds! All around town, black appeared on runways in sequins, velvets and silks cementing its status as a tried-and-true Scandi go-to and our favorite hue.

Credits: Ida Sjöstedt; Maxjenny; Ores

Credits: Per Götesson; Stylein; Stylein

Credits: Beckmans College of Design – Jon Allensten; Jannica Hagfors; Sandra Saeidi.

Credits: Beckmans College of Design – Sofia Isdahl; Fo Phan; Adam Swärd.

CHINESE TAKE-OUT

From a Raf Simons Spring 2018 redux to qipaos and voluminous traditional embroideries and graphic patchwork prints, Fashion Week Stockholm designers phoned-in a taste of Imperialism.

Credits: Beckmans College of Design – Jannica Hagfors; Sergio Castiglioni; L’Homme Rouge

Credits: Rave Review

VERSATILITY

This season the internationally-trending vest took on new life, and new lengths. It came short enough to barely cover the nips and long enough to flirt with the knees. Horizontally, it even came sized for two!

Credits: Beckmans College of Design – Emma Wåhlin; L’Homme Rouge; L’Homme Rouge

Credits: Lazoschmidl; Per Götesson; Beckmans College of Design – Jon Allensten

HOT PANTS

Just because it’s not summer doesn’t mean you can’t show a little leg, or chest. Easy access, shirt optional…these pants are definitely hot enough to be a fire hazard!

Credits: Beckmans College of Design – Felicia Åström; Per Götesson; Beckmans College of Design – Sofia Isdahl

All photos courtesy of Fashion Week Stockholm

Beckmans College of Design photos, Mathias Nordgren