Dallas Market Center’s five annual Apparel & Accessories Markets showcase thousands of top wholesale product lines, including women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and more—and that’s not the half of it. The DMC experience also includes valuable business-boosting resources for retail buyers.
Today, we’ll take a look at hot fashion trends for Spring and Summer 2019, as spotted at Dallas Market Center’s latest exclusive runway show. The looks you see here are the looks shoppers will crave next year, straight from our stylish showrooms.
Women’s Apparel & Accessories Fashion Trends
Kitsch & Sink: This trend features retro silhouettes breaking the mold through expressive prints and layers, celebrating the creativity and bold perspective that lives within every woman.
Key Details: Mix-and-Match Layers, Plaid, Florals, Abstract Prints, Embellishments, Patchwork
Must-Have Items: Midi Dresses and Skirts, Pleated Skirts, Shirting, Tunics, Twin Sets
Beatnik: The embodiment of the New York artist—a voice to be heard and a vision to be seen—this look is bold, inventive and unchallenged by barriers.
Key Details: Painterly Prints, Illustrations, Color Blocking, Stripes, Drawstrings, Distressed Denim
Must-Have Items: Oversized Polo Shirts, Fitted Blouses, Shirt Dresses, Trousers, Boxy Coats
Off-The-Grid: This global adventurer is a trendsetter who is ready for the elements. She is never caught off-guard and she’s always in style.
Key Details: Organic Textures, Camouflage, Sack Pockets, Waist Pouches, Neoprene, Nylon
Must-Have Items: Tees, Camp Shorts, Jumpsuits, Ponchos, Cargo Jackets, Sporty Swimwear
Valley Ride: Carefree and light, this trend crosses contemporary fashion statements with Western charm with touches of bold-edged personality.
Key Details: Pastels, Soft Prints, Laces & Ties, High Waists, Stone Wash Denim, Metallics
Must-Have Items: Feminine Dresses, Button-Down Shirts, Camisoles, Fur Jackets, Hats & Boots
Julliard: A dancer’s off-stage wardrobe is filled with flowing, feel-good fabrics—but don’t be fooled. She may dress delicately, but she is a powerful force!
Key Details: Lace, Tulle, Stretch Knits, Sheers, Terrycloth, Wrapped & Lace-Up Details
Must-Have Items: Slip Dresses, Sweater Dresses, Cropped Jackets, Hoodies, Cardigans
Tarot: The essence of all things mystical, this trend is inspired by the Renaissance, but it does not shy away from a Gothic edge.
Key Details: Brocade, Chiffon, Leather, Velvet, Ornate Details, Puffed Sleeves, Patchwork
Must-Have Items: Sheer Blouses, Tuxedo Jackets, Trousers, Tap Pants, Statement Jewelry
Line Credits:
KITSCH & SINK: (look 1) Colletta Showroom (WTC 15454), Line: Lunik, Accessories: Lori Veith (WTC 15658), Shoes: J.Renee (WTC 130200, Socks: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264) | (look 2) Butch Plott (WTC 15696), Line: EsQualo, Shoes: J.Renee (WTC 13020), Socks: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264)| (look 3) Stewart Prosser (WTC 14408), Line: SMASH!, Socks: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264)| (look 4) Lori Veith (WTC 15658), Line: Morgana, Byron Lars, Socks: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264) | (look 5) Reeves and Co. (WTC 15325), Line: Gabrielle by Molly Bracken, Handbag: Craig Clovis (WTC 13696), Necklace: Zenzii (WTC 13280), Shoes: J.Renee (WTC 13020), Socks: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264) | (look 6) Reeves and Co. (WTC 15325), Line: Lili Sidonio, Shoes: J.Renee (WTC 13020), Socks: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264)
BEATNIK: (look 1) Endless Rose (WTC 15254), Line: English Factory, Accessories: Zenzii: (WTC 13280) | (look 2) Butch Plott (WTC 15696), Line: Black Tape, Handbag: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264), Necklace: Zenzii (WTC 13280) | (look 3) Colletta (WTC 15454), Line: Strut & Bolt, Accessories: Zenzii: (WTC 13280) | (look 4) Stewart Prosser (WTC 14408), Line: SMASH!, Handbag: Julie Hall (WTC 15250), Neckalce: Zenzii (WTC 13280) | (look 5) Scott Blair (WTC 15214), Line: Pepaloves | (look 6) Leonard Shockey (WTC 14559), Handbag: Rhoda Katz (WTC 13264), Necklace: Zenzii (WTC 13280)
OFF THE GRID: (look 1) Colletta (WTC 15454), Line: Kersh, Accessories: Lori Veith (WTC 15658) | (look 2) JUDY! JUDY! JUDY! (WTC 14573), Line: Kleen, Accessories: Zenzii: (WTC 13280) | (look 3) Raphael & Associates (WTC 14606), Line: Seafolly, Shoes: Corky’s Footwear (WTC 13066) | (look 4) JUDY! JUDY! JUDY! (WTC 14587), Line: Bryn Walker, Accessories; Zenzii (WTC 13280), Corky’s Footwear (WTC 13066) |(look 5) Indigo Agency (WTC 15410), Line: Lost April, Accessories: Craig Clovis (WTC 13325) | (look 6) L and A Showroom (WTC 15416), Line: Hidden Jeans, Shoes: Corky’s Footwear (WTC 13066)
VALLEY RIDE: (look 1) CONTEMP: Willa West (WTC 15010), WESTERN: Barbosa collection (WTC 14363), Accessories: Hatco Resistol (WTC 14111) | (look 2) CONTEMP: Endless Rose (WTC 15254), WESTERN: Collins of Texas (WTC 14123) | (look 3) CONTEMP: Seven Threads (WTC 15216), WESTERN: Scully (WTC 14387), Accessories: Rosanne Saginaw (WTC 13696) | (look 4) CONTEMP: POL Clothing (WTC 12-3700), WESTERN: Hatco Resistol (WTC 14111) | (look 5) CONTEMP: Endless Rose (WTC 15254), WESTERN: B Elegant (WTC 12-4307), Accessories: Hatco Resistol (WTC 14111) | (look 6) CONTEMP: Brad Hughes & Associates (WTC 15727), WESTERN: Pat Dahnke (WTC 14153), Accessories: Whittall & Shon (WTC 13652)
JULLIARD: (look 1) Butch Plott (WTC 15696), Line: Wash Lab | (look 2) Remedy Showroom (WTC 15210), Line: The Nu Vintage, Accessories: Craig Clovis (WTC 13325) |(look 3) Remedy (WTC 15210) | (look 4) D. Reeves & Co. (WTC 15325), Line: Gabrielle By Molly Bracken, Accessories: Rhoda Katz & Co. (WTC 13264) | (look 5) Scott Harner (WTC 15343), Line: Donna Mizani, Accessories: Craig Clovis (WTC 13325) | (look 6) JUDY! JUDY! JUDY! (WTC 14587), Line: Ozai N Ku
TAROT: (look 1) Pat Dahnke (WTC 14153), Accessories: Barbosa Collection (WTC 14363) | (look 2) Scott Harner (WTC 15343), Line: Donna Mizani, Handbag: Lori Veith (WTC 15658), Necklace: Barbosa Collection (WTC 14363) | (look 3) Stewart Prosser (WTC 1408), Line: Biz, Accessories: Craig Clovis (WTC 13325) | (look 4) Janette Plus (WTC 12-3109), Accessories: Craig Clovis (WTC 13325) | (look 5) D. Reeves & Co. (WTC 15325), Line: Waverly Grey | (look 6) Vicki Kutner (WTC 15593), Line: Adore, Accessories: Craig Clovis (WTC 13325)