# Whimsical Designer Abayas Dolce & Gabbana's Pre-Fall 2019 Features Head-To-Toe Printed Fashion By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-02 | Updated 2018-04-05 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-abayas References: [buro247.me](http://www.buro247.me/fashion/news/world-exclusive-dolce-gabbana-pre-fall-abayas.html) & [dolcegabbana](http://www.dolcegabbana.com/) After the announcement of upcoming designer abayas in 2016, [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal) finally deliver fashion-forward headdresses in its Pre-Fall 2019 collection. The couture capsule highlights [bold patterns and whimsical colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025). Referencing themes from the high fashion label's main line, the designer abayas are styled with similarly patterned head-to-toe ensembles. The Pre-Fall 2019 collection comes from Dolce & Gabbana's desire to dress women from all around the globe, whilst making their designs and silhouettes accessible to any culture and religion. In addition, the capsule is a first from the brand to include [pieces of eveningwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025). The designer abayas and the corresponding outfits have a very delicate and fluid silhouette component. That, combined with the bold colorings and overbearing patterns, makes the Pre-Fall 2019 collection classic Dolce & Gabbana. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer Abayas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of merging traditional religious attire with contemporary fashion trends. - **Fashion-forward Headdresses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unconventional headwear designs that combine cultural and couture influences. - **Patterned Head-to-toe Ensembles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create cohesive outfits that feature bold patterns throughout the entire ensemble. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion brands to design inclusive and culturally diverse collections. - **Religious Attire:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modern adaptations of traditional religious garments to cater to diverse consumer needs. - **Eveningwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce high-end eveningwear options for women seeking elegant and fashion-forward choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modesty-Focused Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-1.md) - [Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-6.md) - [Contemporary Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendyol.md) - [Ramadan Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redtag.md) - [Dominican Heritage-Inspired Fashion Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominican-heritage.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md)