7 hottest trends for this season
See our guide to the exclusive designs that dominated the spring-summer collections of the most influential brands
New perspective on grunge
Cargo trousers, distressed denim pieces, chunky combat boots, and
checked flannel shirts - this season we are returning to the 90s again
to focus on the then-reigning grunge style. Following the vision of
top fashion houses, we're opting for sharp, rebellious and seemingly
slouchy silhouettes that evoke the iconic looks of Kurt Cobain or
Italian brand attested that it still has a lot to say about denim and
collections were not restricted to one rigidly defined aesthetic.
collections. Matthieu Blazy in his collection for Bottega Veneta opted
legendary style, thus gaining a devoted fan base.
Voluminous cargo trousers, models made of distressed denim and
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collections. Matthieu Blazy in his collection for Bottega Veneta opted
for checked shirts, while Blumarine and Balenciaga concentrated on
untidy, stained jeans and oversized cargo pants. Besides its trademark
denim pieces, Diesel showcased its vision of grunge in the guise of
leather coats with destroyed details and patterned items in earthy
colours. What will you opt for this season? See our suggestions for
looks inspired by the iconic style and choose something for yourself.
Flower power
One could think that everything has been said about floral patterns,
but the spring-summer collections prove that the beloved spring motif
will assume a completely new and rare form. As far as floral prints
are concerned, great designers have gone one step further and
presented silhouettes which we can call true works of art. Jonathan
opted for perfectly tailored column dresses, while Kim Jones and.
Known for his unconventional style, the designer took the dead and
buried anthurium flower, and used it to inspire dazzling creations for
Loewe. The poisonous plant has not only taken the form of
three-dimensional applications on tops and corsets but has even become
a full-sized garment.
interpretation of that trend. Alongside monogrammed voluminous shorts
brands that presented a new approach to flowers. In the collection of
the Italian brand, plants bloomed on semi-sheer chemises and bags,
while the Belgian designer turned them into fabric structures applied
directly on blazers, shirts, skirts and edgy pumps. Jonny Johansson,
the creative director of the Scandinavian fashion house, covered
Saint Laurent, Versace and, of course, Alaïa deserve the most
trouser belts into flowering roses. Which proposition reflects your
style best?
Experimenting with the classics
This season, the timeless denim wardrobe is evolving far beyond the
classic pair of jeans or the staple trucker jacket. The spring-summer
collections confirmed our conviction that even popular garments can
completely transform our outfits and take them to the highest level of
the avant-garde aesthetic by adopting new design features. Layered
total looks seen at the Burberry, Chloé and Stella McCartney shows are
perfect examples of this thesis. Riccardo Tisci decided to experiment
with form, Gabriela Hearst emblazoned the fabric with ornamental tie
fastenings, while the British designer vamped up the seemingly classic
Bottega Veneta. Anthony Vaccarello a master of refined elegance.
culmination of this trend. Taking inspiration from silk nightgowns
interpretation of that trend. Alongside monogrammed voluminous shorts
and jackets, he juxtaposed grunge-inspired pieces made of
intentionally aged denim: from baggy jeans and skirts to unique corset
Ties / bows
to the rebellious style of the 1990s was accomplished by Diesel. The
Azzedine Alaïas muse, Grace Jones. In the spring/summer collections
spruced up this ordinary material with tulle, tassels, and lace and
Ties / bows.
From your bedroom to the street
Nightwear is no longer just for sleeping. Transparent, lace and mesh
fabrics have been admired on the catwalks for the past few seasons,
but it’s this year’s spring/summer collections that are the true
culmination of this trend. Taking inspiration from silk nightgowns,
sheer slips or lingerie corsets, the world's designers have taken
evening fashion to a whole new level. In their exclusive ready-to-wear
collections, they showed its new face through designs full of
sex-appeal, as well as sensual silhouettes with a minimalist twist.
The former were presented by Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Nensi
Dojaka. The Italian brands opted for bold and figure-enhancing
corseted cuts, while the Albanian designer experimented with mini
dresses, covering them in decorative lace and striking lurex textures.
A counterbalance to this extravagant approach was offered by the
transparent and translucent designs by Saint Laurent, Fendi and
Bottega Veneta. Anthony Vaccarello – a master of refined elegance –
opted for perfectly tailored column dresses, while Kim Jones and
Matthieu Blazy showed sheer designs inspired by petticoats. What will
you choose?
Minimalism 2.0
Functionality, pragmatism and a subdued color palette. Simplicity in
fashion is going strong, which is perfectly exemplified by the
functional minimalism trend in the fall/winter season. As an extension
of – and sometimes a twist on – the style loved by fans of the
classics, designers are re-examining the charms of timelessness in
fashion and casting a fresh, often unobvious look at discreet luxury.
In Bottega Veneta's spring/summer collection, straight-cut shirts,
jackets, as well as tops and skirts balancing between shades of beige
and ecru led the way. Wool garments were interspersed with designs
sewn from leather, creating a coherent and well-thought-out vision of
the stylish casual for more than just one season. A lasting impression
was made by silhouettes starring suit trousers from Dries Van Noten.
We especially liked the oversized blazer, whose turquoise color
perfectly offset the formality of the whole look.
When thinking about the spring minimalism, it’s also impossible not to
mention the designs of Lanvin and Jil Sander. In the latest collection
of the French fashion house, Bruno Sialelli opted for pristine coats
and elegant shorts in an earthy color palette, while the brand lead by
spruced up this ordinary material with tulle, tassels, and lace and
monochromatic and detail-limited styles were skirts covered with
but the spring-summer collections prove that the beloved spring motif
flaunted sequin accents on the hips. Who said classics have to be
boring?
Details matter
If austere simplicity is not for you, you might love expressive
will assume a completely new and rare form. As far as floral prints.
Designers haven’t forgotten about this group of fashionistas, offering
a range of styles inspired by the crazy '80s. Shimmering sequins were
showcased on the catwalks of Dolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney,
Balenciaga, Nensi Dojaka and Michael Kors. Sensual dresses and tops
played the first fiddle, skirts of various lengths and nonchalant
trousers made an appearance, and extravagant bodysuit and jumpsuit
designs were sprinkled in here and there. Although silvery models
focused the most attention, creative directors did not forget the
season's most fashionable colors, such as juicy red, timeless shades
for checked shirts, while Blumarine and Balenciaga concentrated on.
As for tassels and feathers, playing with colors was in full swing.
what turned out to be the icing on the cake was lime green
appeared on Victoria Beckham's bags, while Versace used shades of
purple. Not limited to one shade, Gilda Ambrosio and Giorgia Tordini
mixed several colors at the same time in The Attico collection, while
blue and timeless shades of brown reigned supreme on designs by
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subdued version of the trend – the designs were decorated with cream
tassels of various lengths.
Incognito mode
The 1980s are a relatively big source of inspiration this season,
because in addition to sequins and cascades of feathers, the hottest
styling element of the time – the hood – has also made a return. But
it’s not the type of hood inspired by sporty sweatshirts – rather,
it’s the element of the iconic ‘hooded dress’ popularized in 1986 by
Azzedine Alaïa's muse, Grace Jones. In the spring/summer collections
we could see a great return of this sophisticated design element, as
One could think that everything has been said about floral patterns
unlimited potential for experimentation.
Saint Laurent, Versace and, of course, Alaïa deserve the most
recognition here. The world’s fashion houses did not limit themselves
to one cut either. Exquisite draped dresses and exclusive tops led the
way at the shows, but there was also no shortage of practical bodysuit
designs. The color palette delighted with its diversity: black
Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten and Acne Studios also were among the
what turned out to be the icing on the cake was lime green.