Spring/Summer 2024 Trends: Fashion Week Highlights

New (and highly anticipated) debuts, a nod to historic creative directions and new stylistic codes destined to become those classic and essential spring/summer 2024 trends.

This is what the fashion month of the year leaves us, confirming that “ Fashion is not just about clothes, but about every kind of change”, as Karl Lagerfeld said.

In recent weeks, Milan and Paris have seen the fashion shows of the new ready-to-wear collections of the most important international fashion houses.

And in that quiet luxury that was the common thread of that sartorial approach central to both Fashion Weeks, a touch of bold creativity was certainly not lacking.

Straight from the runway, here are the 5 spring/summer trends to keep an eye on.

Quiet Luxury: Farewell to Opulence

The undisputed star of 2023, quiet luxury is more of a fashion approach than a trend destined to fade away within a few months.

That concept of discreet, subtle and sophisticated luxury has come to life in garments capable of emphasizing the essence of luxury rather than its ostentation.

Our gaze falls on Max Mara and its delicate, elegant yet characterful collection, inspired by the heroines of the “Women's Land Army” , a 1940s British organisation made up of women who worked in agriculture to alleviate food shortages during the war.

The style is workwear, glamour is imperative.

From comfortable jumpsuits in neutral palettes to deep blue dresses cinched at the waist with a belt, the ready-to-wear is more than visible.

The same goes for Gucci, with the highly anticipated debut of Sabato de Sarno.

With midi skirts paired with subtle knitwear and monochrome sweatshirts, denim trousers and blouses accented with subtle highlights, the new collection offers a real boost to essential , ready-to-wear luxury.

Less is more , therefore, also for next season.

The return of shorts among the spring/summer trends

In 2024, shorts will be noticed, given their (ubiquitous) presence on the runways of Milan and Paris.

Shorts are a timeless summer classic, reinterpreted year after year with cuts, styles, and lengths that can adapt to any style.

Burgundy patent leather for Gucci, knitted style for Max Mara and tailored cut for Prada .

The fluid elegance of chiffon and fringe

Flowing, refined, almost dreamlike movements are enhanced by light skirts, elegant dresses and sheath dresses made of voile and chiffon.

Next season will undoubtedly be pervaded by that typical spring romanticism accentuated by the proposals of Prada, Givenchy, Blumarine and Maison Margiela.

These are the fashion houses that, more than any other, have captured the lightness of spring with collections that create an atmosphere of grace and delicacy that ends in more or less sparkling fringes.

When it comes to spring/summer 2024 trends, fringes are a great candidate.

Proposed in different lengths, thicknesses and fabrics, cascading down the sides of blazer dresses (Alexander McQueen) or draped over pencil skirts (Gucci).

Crystal Gaze: all-over sequins

Fashion Weeks enchanted us with the glamour of sequins, capable of transforming clothing accessories into true masterpieces of light and sophisticated brilliance.

We find them applied almost everywhere: from Prada skirts that sparkle under the spotlight, to Valentino dresses that capture attention effortlessly, to Gucci bags that show off a magnetic shine.

Spring/Summer Trends: Color Palettes

The contrast between delicate pastel shades and bold vibrant chromes will be the protagonist of next season.

Just look at the blue proposed in Fendi dresses illuminated by gloves and accessories in the most bright shades.

And Versace, with a return to the 60s, offers suits in shades of pink , yellow and baby blue.

If the delicacy of these shades enchants us all, burgundy and indigo will be the undisputed protagonists of next season: there is no Maison that does not include them in its collection.

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