The Utility of Glamour
Designers had a party this season where opposites attracted, updating glamorous looks with modern utility jackets for the best of both worlds.
One Leg In, One Leg Out
Imperfect hemlines and nontraditional trousers made their way down the runways in every city, with models half-dressed in full looks of one-legged pants.
From brocade jackets to jeweled tops and dresses, designers leaned into a “more is more” approach for the ultimate glamorous statement.
Very Demure
Bow-tie blouses, Peter Pan collars, pleated skirts, and the perfect car coats appeared in slightly subverted versions.
Hello, Moto
First place went to sporty daywear that ran down the runways, throughout collections in every city.
Cuckoo for Tutus
Tutus danced throughout the collections as the new mini of the season, by way of skirts and peplums, in precious fabrics from classic tulle to bubbled silks.
Bloom Time
The runways were blooming with bouquets of prints on every style of dress, from light florals to a mixed-matched garden party of patterns.
Dresses Over Pants
This season, you don’t have to choose between your favorite dress and pants. Instead, why don’t you mix the two for a new take on the best pairing of the moment?
Boudoir Lace
From boudoir’s best daywear separates to elegant evening dresses in bright colors, lace took center stage in an elevated and unexpected way this season.
Soft Dressing
High-low achieved new heights with forward-facing hemlines with an ever-flowing train in the back.
Polka Dots Mark the Spot
Dots were the new neutral when it came to prints, appearing in both head-to-toe looks and layering pieces.
For the Frill of it
Angelic ruffles gave way to movement in skirts and dresses with an airy and effortless drape.
Power Plaid
Checks and plaids in unexpected colorways made this pattern feel new in jackets, tunics, and skirts alike.
Sheer Genius
Designers saw through their collections with full transparency, adding sheer panels and cutouts for sexy details done elegantly.
50 Shades of Sailor Stripes
High tides called for the best stripes—from Breton sweaters to novelty dresses to looks that leaned fully in with head-to-toe lines.
Fringe Benefits
Move and groove this spring with dancing, dangling tassels in every silhouette you can think of.
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