People dress for many reasons and, regardless of why, it is a reflection of their mindsets. However, more than some are "crazy" about fashion which is why it exists in the manner we see it today. If anything, the focus of fashion is more pronounced because we have put more attention on it before in more areas than would have been in previous decades (sports and politics are perfect examples). It can be seen as a product of progress when we can devote energy to more superfluous aspects of life...or a sign of stress pushing us to divert our gaze on what is around us.

Some fashion that we have seen coming out of the Spring Summer pret-a-porter collections took a more cerebral and aggressively architectural approach while others leaned towards the familiar via retro inspiration. The bulk of the components of the latter work in tandem with the overall slouch factor that many collections demonstrated recently to announce a returning theme that seeks an antidote to the harshness of our complex reality.

We lean to this trend from time to time when the gravity of our world becomes too intense. From the order of minimalism, symmetry and structure we give way to the natural ease of drape as textiles cascade on our bodies as if to signal that we are in "time out" mode. We are off the clock, taking a breather as we immerse in the comfort of our selves. 

The devil-may-care of asymmetric slouch speaks of moments where time is no longer a precious commodity, but an allowance to reflect the mood one feels when lost in ourselves. This plus the connection to emotion that retro flourishes and bedroom source accents (satins, laces and 90s lingerie looks) are reflective of the powerful sentiment that romance brings. 

Even the more modern collections are compiled with aspects allowing for disheveled order, layered with naturalistic abandon rather than rigid symmetry. We give allowance to lay back, all too aware of what is around and knowing full well the future is en route anyway. And is there no better segue than to serve our heart?

For now, fashion allows us to explore what is personal and what connects to us intimately, and it seems that, for many designers, we find that occasional lapse from structure alluring.