By Crismat Mateo

This past winter has been one of the coldest that Bakersfield and its neighboring cities have experienced.  Thus, the more layers of clothing!  This winter’s fashion trends were definitely in full swing all over the area.

Black is a prominent color on the Fall-Winter collections of different womenswear designers.  This season, Saint Laurent, Moschino, and Prada accented black with gold fabrics and appliques—perfect for the holiday season!

A 2015 twist to the 1960s look also flooded the runways this season.  Designers like, Prada, Chloé, and Valentino modernized classic 1960s silhouettes and patterns.

Masculine trends on women’s clothing are always a risk, which is why military styles were refreshing to see on the runways.  Balmain and Calvin Klein were among some designers that showcased military structure and uniform-like styles on their collections this season.

Bianca Barron, a public relations student at California State University, Bakersfield, dealt with the winter cold with her fuzzy house slippers.  “I could not walk around the house without them,” she says.

“My dream, red jacket,” is Kayla Dacoron’s favorite piece for the winter season.  “It goes so well with everything,” she says, with a classic military silhouette and trimmings. Dacoron is a former nursing student at CSUB.

Fashion is not just for women anymore.  The Fall-Winter runways were also filled with trends that men are able to apply into their wardrobes.

Designers took it upon themselves to put greenery back into the colder months.  Different shades of green were made easy-to-wear by designers, like Gieves & Hawkes and Richard James, where green trousers, coats, and suits were presented.

An accessory that dominated the menswear runway this season is the felt fedora.  Not only did hats help runways “keep it gangster,” but they were also seen on the streets!  E Tautz and Oliver Spencer were among the designers that presented the felt fedora trend.

A winter classic that remained a classic this season was—black.  Many designers renowned for their use of color during the colder season swung to the opposite side of the spectrum by accenting black with white trims, prints, and patterns.  Black and white looks were prolific in the collections of Tom Ford, E Tauts, and Agi & Sam.

Corey Groves, a CSUB communications student, says that his must-have of the winter season is a “nice, warm beanie to keep the cold off of his ears.”  He religiously wore beanies and ski hats throughout the winter season.

A new leather biker jacket has been on my wish list of things to have, making the black and white trend a favorite trend for the season.  Paired with a simple white t-shirt and black jeans, the outfit is ready to go out of the door on trend, and ready to hit the streets.