# Optical Illusion Fashion Dries Van Noten's Fall 2018 Line Boasts Intricately Detailed Patterns By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-02 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-illusion-fashion References: [vogue](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2018-ready-to-wear/dries-van-noten) & [driesvannoten.be](https://www.driesvannoten.be/) The Dries Van Noten Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear line debuted on the runway and it is a definite nod to expressionist optical illusion fashion. The robust and somewhat unconventional fits of the silhouettes give the line of [sophisticated clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nn07) an undoubtedly [abstract vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). The fluid patterns overstimulate the ensembles and charge them with an extremely detailed splash of uniqueness. It seems that the creative director of the fashion house opted in for a more neutral color palette of white, black and occasional brown. In doing so, the crucial patterned fabrics, that constitute the core of the Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear optical illusion fashion line, are brought to the forefront of the collection. Photo Credits: [Kim Weston Arnoid](http://www.kimwestonarnold.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Optical Illusion Fashion:** Explore disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by incorporating intricate patterns and abstract silhouettes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Integrate optical illusion fashion trends into existing fashion lines to appeal to a more edgy and unique customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Fashion House Checkered Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitesse.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md)