SOFIE’S TRENDS

B y s ofie M ählkvist

Sofie Mählkvist is a 24-year-old fashion columnist and social media and branding consultant. She works with fashion brands overseeing the day-to-day social media channels and analyzing trend forecasting for upcoming seasons in fun, unique ways. Sofie is currently working on her master’s degree at Harvard

University in fashion marketing management. She graduated from Regent’s University London, where she finished with honors in fashion marketing and global management. Sofie lives in NYC, London, and Paris, allowing her to attend all the top fashion shows.

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Trend 1

Focus On the Hip

Bring out your feminine side with the peplum style Kate Middleton brought back. It can be a top, skirt, or a dress. The choice is all yours and you will undoubtedly look fabulous.

Cecilie Bahnsen

Loretta Smocked Cotton-Blend

Peplum Top

$1,015, net-a-porter.com

Trend 2 ’90s Grunge

The ’90s trend is here to stay for yet another season. If you haven’t already, it’s time to bring out the ’90s kid inside you and strut the streets in this grunge style. Try out distressed denim dresses and leather boots from your favorite designer.

JW Anderson

Asymmetric Distressed Denim Camisole Dress

$950, bergdorfgoodman.com

Trend 3

It’s Okay to Be (Cobalt) Blue

A sign that spring has sprung and summer is coming is the sudden popping of colors on the streets. This season, a favorite color among designers and customers is cobalt blue. This is a perfect color to wear, either as a whole outfit or through accessories.

Akris

Silk

Column Gown

$3,990, bergdorfgoodman.com

Trend 5

The Sunset Ombre

We can see how sunset ombre is taking over the catwalks and the streets, with celebs Gigi Hadid and Miley Cyrus donning the look. Invest in a nice dress or a top to match the perfect summer skies.

Mugler

Gradient-Effect Gathered Mini Dress

$1,230, farfetch.com

Trend 4 Cotton Candy Skies

This season we’re thinking pink. Last year we saw Valentino pink everywhere, now we’re seeing the cotton candy shade take over the scene. It’s the perfect color to wear when you want something less intense and approachable, while still turning heads on the street.

Lanvin

Micro-Pleat Ruffle Shift Dress

$2,590, farfetch.com

Trend 6

House of Hearts

We’ve seen hearts incorporated into everything on the runway this season, from cutouts to prints. They’ll make your outfits more interesting all summer long, not just on Valentine’s Day.

Simone Rocha

Beaded Heart-Insert Silk Organza

$1,445, matchesfashion.com

Trend 7

Flower Power

The flower trend will always be a staple of spring and summer. As we begin to spend more time outside and enjoying the vibrance of the season, we’ll also be updating our closets to match the weather.

Loewe

Anthurium Tank Dress in Ribbed Cotton Jersey

$1,150, loewe.com