Previewing the upcoming year’s fashion scene, the Spring/Summer 2024 runways showcased a blend of avant-garde styles set to define 2024’s fashion landscape. The following trends, already making waves, offer a sneak peek into the fashion-forward aesthetics that will capture our attention.
1. Micro-Fringe Designers like Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Gucci, Mugler, and Tom Ford are keeping fringe alive in 2024. Embracing ultra-fine strands, known as micro-fringe, this trend delicately adorns hemlines, outerwear, and separates. The subtlety and refinement of micro-fringe allow for versatile integration into various pieces, providing a more sophisticated and subversive look compared to thicker variations.
2. Business Sensual Sheer dressing undergoes a transformation, leaving behind the ethereal gowns to enter the realm of business casual. Sportmax, Givenchy, Philosophy By Lorenzo Serafini, and Issey Miyake present blouses, midi skirts, and button-downs with a sheer touch, blurring the lines between office-appropriate and fashion-forward attire. Chanel, Carolina Herrera, and Michael Kors take a different approach, incorporating sheer fabrics with conservative hemlines for a touch of sophistication.
3. Major Mod Micro-Minis Say goodbye to bodycon mini-dresses, and welcome rhinestone and sequin-encrusted micro-minis. Designers like Carolina Herrera, Richard Quinn, and Gucci redefine the mini-dress with shimmering finishes, jewel embellishments, and ’70s-style details, providing a fresh take on mod silhouettes.
4. Subversive Prep Classic preppy layers meet a refreshingly daring twist at Bally, Miu Miu, Loewe, Susan Fang, and Moschino. Traditional cardigans, polo shirts, and pull-overs pair with flouncy, frothy tulle and layered mini skirts, creating a delightful remix that blends masculine and feminine vibes.
5. Punk Rococo Erdem, Simone Rocha, Palomo Spain, and Dior embrace ultra-femme bows and frills with edgy accessories, taking inspiration from the coquette aesthetic of 2023. Gothic-adjacent elements, including wedding-worthy layers of lace and tulle, add a bold and daring touch to this trend.
6. Call to Armor Breastplates, chainmail, and structured metallics inspired by medieval armor make a bold statement on runways. Designers like Rabanne, Coperni, Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren, and Isabel Marant bring the battlefield to fashion, offering a unique and powerful aesthetic for 2024.
7. Sling It Back The classic slingback pump silhouette makes a sleek comeback on runways. Seen at Saint Laurent, Phillip Lim, and Gucci, these slingback heels exude ’90s vibes, providing a recognizable retro trend. Chanel, Versace, and Zimmermann experiment with slingback elements, offering variations on jewel-encrusted flats, lucite block heels, and casual mules.
8. Pastoral Idyll SS24 runways bring to life the lush paradise of pastoral and idyllic oil paintings. Zimmermann, Giambattista Valli, and Erdem showcase intricately embroidered lace and tulle, offering a romantic take on spring florals. Carolina Herrera and Elie Saab introduce pastoral prints, festooned dresses, and full skirts, adding an air of sophistication to the classic spring trend.
9. Emotional Support Bags Oversized bags take center stage as a departure from mini-purses. From Bottega’s woven market basket to Valentino’s mega-tote, designers like Loewe, Valentino, and Miu Miu present slouchy and spacious bags that offer both functionality and style.
10. Ice, Ice, Baby A fresh color palette with the pale and airy lightness of pastels takes a winter-inspired turn. Glacial blue, silvery green, liquid rose, and frosty lilac dominate runways, offering an alternative to traditional spring colors. Designers such as LaQuan Smith, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Wiederhoeft, and Tom Ford embrace icy metallics for a cool and sophisticated look.
11. Sock It to ‘Em Fashion takes a stance on the socks with heels and sandals debate. Victoria Beckham, Givenchy, Phillip Lim, Etro, and Moschino feature sheer, nearly-knee-high socks paired with sleek pumps, open-toed sandals, and ballet flats. Etro and Moschino push the trend further with statement socks and layered frilly ankle socks over lace tights.
12. Golden Knots Oversized droplet earrings evolve into gold knot loop earrings at Saint Laurent, Schiaparelli, Alexander McQueen, and Coperni. The trend introduces redoubled loops, knotted, swooping spheres, and mismatched double-hoop cuffs, creating a bold jewelry statement for 2024.
