2024 Fashion Week Trends

2024 FASHION WEEK TRENDS

Non-profit organization Fashion Group International, Inc. (FGI) has released its COMMUNIQUÉ fashion report outlining the season’s top thirteen trends from New York Fashion Week Spring 2024.

1) Body Beautiful

The body-positive movement, the pandemic-era preference for loungewear, the shapewear obsession, and the rise of studio workouts (pilates, gyrotonics, dance, yoga) all come together in stretchy bodywear that can be worn on its own or function as everyday base-layer pieces

2) Denim Goes Dreamy

Denim continues to lose its rough-and-tumble reputation and goes even softer and dreamier for next Spring

3) Less is More

This season, there is a strong direction towards minimalism with looks that create impact via silhouette and innovative construction rather than surface embellishment

4) SummerTweed

Tweeds went light and airy this season, both in texture and color

Prepared by Sharon Graubard and Nicole Fischelis for FGI, with ONES TO WATCH by Gary Wassner

Sandy Liang

Ralph Lauren

5) Out From Under

The penchant for wearing corsets and bras on the outside gains momentum for the next spring, perhaps due to the body-positive movement and the pandemic-era craze for shapewear

6) Go Cargo

Cargo styles continue to evolve as part of the workwear influence in fashion

7) Shirting Variation

The shirt, like jeans or the trench coat, can be endlessly reinvented and still retain its original character, especially when cut from classic shirting fabrics

8) Leather Weather

The world may be getting warmer, but the passion for black leather never fades Next Spring’s leathers (whether real or vegan) are ready to go right into summer with lighter weights and abbreviated silhouettes

9) Golden Moment

Although silver has been the metal of choice of late, gold is making a surprise comeback, bringing its warm resplendence to all kinds of items and silhouettes

KHAITE

Collina Strada

Dennis Basso

10) Painting Studio

Art and fashion have had a long-standing love affair, and this season, that bond shows in painterly prints

11) Suitable for Print

The tailoring revolution continues this season, refreshed for Spring in appealing prints

12) Let Them Eat Cake

With her pastel gowns, ribbon-tied bodices, and exaggerated panniers, Marie-Antoinette has impacted fashion since she arrived at Versailles in 1770 For next spring, her Rococo style lives on

Jane Wade

Rentrayage

Christian Siriano

Frederick Anderson

13) Hello Sunshine

Yellow has been edging into fashion lately, but this spring the sunny color comes into its own with head-to-toe monochrome looks

Ulla Johnson Helmut Lang

Dauphinette

Prabal Gurung

2024 Spring ONES TO WATCH

Gary Wassner: “This season, I was dazzled by a new crop of fashion designers Each collection presented a stylistic breath of fresh air, while many emerging designers are addressing timely issues of sustainability and gender inclusivity head on”

A. Potts

A Potts is a breath of fresh air, both the designer and the clothing The unisex collection seamlessly blends modernity with timeless appeal, catering to all genders, sizes, and ages Easy, flowing fabrics drape the body luxuriously Each piece exudes versatility, making it a staple in any wardrobe

Bevza

Bevza, the Kyiv-based womenswear brand, is an elegant representation of minimal luxe. Great tailoring, soft colors, and simplicity are brand signatures Less is more for Bevza True to their heritage, they utilize ethnic symbolism and cultural references to incorporate traditional Ukrainian artistry and culture into their designs They are careful to abide by the new sustainability codes in their choice of materials and techniques

Ulla Johnson

Melke

Emma Gage founded Melke out of the desire to make incarnate the power of love, joy, and honesty in fashion In a world where sustainability is now imperative, Melke strikes the perfect balance between conscientiousness and unbridled exuberance Heartfelt craftsmanship is paramount Each piece exudes Emma’s gender-fluid vision

Bishme Cromartie

Bishme Cromartie’s brand is a bold celebration of the female form – streamlined, elegant, and coupled with confidence. His work reflects the art that inspires him and is a tribute to the boundary-breaking aspects of life His clothing is fun, daring, and romantic and mirrors the vibrant tapestry of human emotions It’s all about breaking down barriers and shattering stereotypes

Cyril Verdavainne

Cyril Verdavainne launched his eponymous label in 2018 at the age of 40 A graduate of Parsons, he worked at Balmain, Mugler, and then spent 15 years with Carmen Marc Valvo His experience and background are evident in a collection of beautifully crafted dresses and gowns in impeccably tailored heavy satins that floated down the runway Pastels and vivid primary colors, primarily solids, with little embellishment aside from those made from the same cloth as the dresses, fit the models exquisitely