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We’re already considering fall 2024 patterns after a few warm days in May and June. The presentations for this season debuted in February of last year, and now that we’ve had time to process them and take into account the ways that beauty, movies, television, and culture all affect fashion, new trends for 2024 are emerging.
Retro fashion always has the potential to be unsettling. Just when we were making a vow to never go back to wearing capris and business casual at the club, they looked so damned enticing again.
But that’s how we coexist peacefully. Things captivate our hearts, betray us, and then we want them back. It’s wonderful that we are never satisfied. However, there’s an intriguing thing in the air. Although everyone is now a fashion critic, Alexandra Hildreth, a fashion writer, commented on this last autumn. Perhaps because video essays are so accessible to us, or perhaps because fashion is so pervasive. According to the wide range of people she spoke with for the piece, influencers need to stand out from one another, and the only way to do so is to have an opinion.
The anti-trend is one such widely held belief in the modern world. Following trends has never been mandatory, but it’s kind of necessary if you want a wardrobe you enjoy. However, trend appears to have turned into a pejorative term, denoting anything flimsy, false, and unreliable. Furthermore, I can understand the source of the mistrust in a sea of aesthetics and themes that frequently emerges from TikTok users’ desire to create their own unique word or trend rather than from an established one.
Model Alex Consani responded to a question from Fashion Magazine on TikTok, “I don’t really hate any trend, no shade, but I hate when people feel like a trend has to be done,” when asked about one trend she detests. Live true to who you are. Wear what you want to wear and do what you want to do, just because you want to.” And the drinking water has just that kind of attitude toward fashion. It is all-encompassing. The powerful voices in fashion are challenging the idea that we are forced to follow trends and encouraging us to set our own.
Pit Crew
It was the motorcycle jacket ten years ago, and it’s the racer jacket today. Every stylish heterosexual woman I know is enamored with Formula One, and every stylish gay woman I know is enamored with Ethel Cain, who appears on stage every other night wearing camouflage and NASCAR t-shirts. Basically, this trend was always going to happen; I’m just surprised it’s taken this long.
Urban Outfitters Jordan Cropped Moto Vest
These days, motorcycle jackets are really popular. But what happens if you give this trend a little twist? This motorcycle jacket. This gem’s mock neck and cropped cut are undoubtedly appealing. You may easily create a stylish outfit of the day by teaming it with low-rise pants.
Sheer Genius
Every now and then, a single show’s trend will ignite a wave of related looks. In this instance, sheer is the trend, and Fendi’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection is the trendsetter. Although the Fendi collection had its debut in February, its impact was very much felt in New York City last week. Nowadays, it’s not only acceptable but also encouraged to have your underwear visible through your dress. See-through clothing was a feature of nearly every significant collection that debuted on the NYFW runways. Designers such as Kim Shui seized the chance to show off their sheer creations, while Tory Burch gave a masterclass in practically wearing sheer with thoughtful layering.
Jason Wu showed us several examples of sheer design in formal attire, even though many of the sheer pieces would be appropriate for a night out in a dark setting or making street style statements. A wide range of sheer gowns in jewel tones, lace, floral, and sparkling styles were showcased by the designer. Before his performance, he stated in a backstage interview with Jason Wu, “Of course, there’s going to be dreamy gowns, but you might see a sexy side of Jason Wu that you may not be so familiar with—but get used to it.”
Zara Semi-Sheer Beaded Top
The majority are sporting sheer shirts and dresses, but I really like how the model above accessorized this beaded top with a sheer top worn as a beach coverup.
Drop Waist Dresses
The days of belting a garment to draw attention to your waist are long gone. Try the more stylish drop-waist silhouette as an alternative to the high-waisted one. Usually, this look is combined with longer dresses, which works especially well for big events and evening attire. Seek for dresses with an asymmetrical neckline to add a modern touch, emulating the styles of designers such as Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung.
Neo-emo
These emo teenagers nowadays are nothing like the pop-punk middle schoolers of the late 2000s or the e-boys and e-girls of a few years ago. They seem cool because they are getting facial tattoos, bleaching their brows, and uploading their twisted, nasty poems online. We can’t legally suggest handpoke tattoo supplies from Amazon to the next generation of emo kids, but they are getting their supplies there and using Sanpaku eyes to pose for mirror selfies. There is a small overlap between the emo youngsters and the coquette girls, which some people may find hard to believe.
Rosettes
The rosette trend is here to stay, so hopefully you’re not sick of it yet. Perhaps the most understated trend to take over the summer fashion scene is the rosette. There’s a strong possibility you can find anything you’re searching for with a rosette attached, whether you’re shopping for a bridal ensemble, going-out top, shoes, or hair item. Brands like Sandy Liang and Mirro Palais have joined the retro trend since Blumarine is credited with resurrecting it last year.
A lot of celebs also adore the rosette trend. Notable examples of the trend include Zendaya’s 2023 SAG Awards outfit, which was almost a complete rose garden, and Harry Styles’ 2023 Brit Awards big version. This trend is adaptable to a wide range of fashion styles and works well for any event. Why not give it a try right now if you haven’t?
Quiet Luxury
Financially speaking, timeless objects can need an investment, but the length they will provide justifies it. Quiet luxury is still popular in 2024, thanks to Gwyneth Paltrow and a penchant for companies like The Row and Khaite. The idea of having a capsule wardrobe full of sophisticated non-logo basics lets you mix and match pieces to create a variety of looks. Quiet luxury items are expertly designed, constructed of premium materials, and have an upscale appearance and feel.
City School Girl
The city school aesthetic is still very much in evidence if you visit the Lower East Side district of Manhattan at this time. The style blends street-style grunge (heavy piercings, lug sole shoes, and mesh layering) with feminine, frilly school aesthetic components (plaid skirts, ruffled collars, and pink bows). Sandy Liang’s storefront is located in the center of the neighborhood, providing a front-row perspective of the style she has helped create. It looks out into the street. Thus, it seems sense that Sandy Liang’s girly-grunge pastel minidresses for S/S ’23 were a direct reflection of the surroundings. Liang accessorized the ensembles with sleek athletic sneakers or ballet flats—a trend that is here to stay. The ensemble was also seen at Coach and Maya Seyferth in similar configurations. I suggest first perusing the racks at your neighborhood vintage store if you’re itching to make your own take on the city school look.
Mermaidcore
Fashion designers appeared to be as thrilled about the new The Little Mermaid movie release as the general public. The newest fashion trend to hit the big screen and the runways is called “mermaidcore,” and it features an abundance of dresses, gizmos, gadgets, and accessories. Do you want to dive right in? You’ll need knit coverups to wear over your bikini, sequin skirts, and bralettes with seashell inspiration. The idea behind mermaidcore is to combine pieces with oceanic influences with staples from your summer wardrobe.
Blumarine, for example, has adopted a more literal interpretation of mermaidcore, incorporating many versions of a seashell bra top into its spring/summer ’23 collection. You could wear an aquamarine skirt from Bottega Veneta from the office to the beach.
Mega Bags
There’s now a home for your portable charger, book, laptop, makeup kit, workout attire, and a bag of gum. Watch out, Jacquemus small bags—the mega bags are coming to ruin every other 2024 handbag fad! Designers such as Sandy Liang, Brandon Maxwell, and STAUD demonstrated that a larger bag is always preferable. It appears that an update is finally on the way for the standard work tote.
Prepster
It is now OK to bring out your early 2000s Abercrombie & Fitch polo shirt once more. Miu Miu is spearheading the comeback of preppy fashion with her elastic waist miniskirts, boat shoes, layered collared shirts, and polos. The trend is fully embracing the Y2K identity in Miu Miu’s collection, but in 2024, preppy style will still be prevalent in more traditional forms. Pleated skirts, thin belts, and collared, short-sleeved button-up shirts were some of the more simplified preppy looks offered by brands like Bally and Tods.
Total Tassels
I received insider information on Natalie De’Banco, a designer from the Bronx and Banco, and her transition from the opulent nightlife aesthetics of her Fall/Winter ’22 collection to the earthy-toned glitter of her Spring/Summer ’23 line, in an exclusive interview. Blacks and beiges provide a neutral, soothing color scheme, as opposed to the vibrant and colorful vacation assortment. Having said that, color will not be lacking. To liven up the collection, we’re incorporating pops of neon lime, lipstick coral, and electrifying peach.
You don’t have to wait to wear the trend—the textured tassel trim will be the ideal party trick in summer 2024. Fringe and tassels look amazing worn on the back of a bulky leather or suede jacket, hanging from suede boots, or combined with a neutral sweater.
Oh Yes, Obliques
Cutouts were all the rage this past summer, particularly double oblique cutouts (see this viral Cult Gaia dress, for example). Formal attire on the New York runways was still dominated by cut-outs, but this time, the designers were taking sides. Everyone was wearing one-sided oblique cutouts; Karlie Kloss wore an example at Carolina Herrera, while Gigi Hadid killed the style at Tom Ford. This style draws attention to your waist, bares a little skin, and accentuates any basic gown.
