UAnother fashion month has come to an end. From 8 September to 3 October 2023, the over 200 fashion shows of New York, London, Milan and Paris were the glamorous background of our days, between memorable outings on the catwalk, more or less successful looks, front rows full of stars. And now the time has come to draw the necessary conclusions: what are the fashion trends for Spring-Summer 2024?
There is only one macro route: a return to dressing well. Rigorous and luxurious at least in appearance, with a wardrobe characterized by clean lines and “easy” pieces, according to the dictates of quiet luxury which from a celeb habit (who doesn’t remember Gwyneth Paltrow’s courtroom looks?) has transformed into a popular wardrobe, thanks to few, witty basic itemsto be mixed together if necessary.
Clothing and look: how we will dress
Is fashion on the catwalk increasingly within everyone’s reach? Only in theory: it cannot be said that this fashion month has shone in the slippery field ofinclusivenessconfirming the not very comforting numbers of the last season in which, second Vogue Business96.5% of the releases were in sizes from 36 to 40. This time, surprisingly, Milan Fashion Week stood out, with a +23% of designers including curvy models on the catwalk, according to research by Tagwalk.
Password: simplify
THE looks of the next Spring-Summer 2024 however they seem designed to meet, if not the sizes, then the tastes of the general public. And so, thanks to the brand’s return to the scene Tom Fordhere it appears again Nineties chic minimalism with a sexy touch that has made fashion icons famous, truly loved by everyone at all ages, such as Kate Moss And Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Total black and white shirt, da Gucci to Givenchy, to get dressed with little effort in the evening and during the day. For the greedy, a profusion of gold (Rabanne, Blumarine), for romantics, the return of pastels in all shades (Stella McCartney, Sportmax).
The 90s by Givenchy SS24 (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
Outfit format certainties
The exploration, rather than towards the future, is entirely focused on the fashion of the past. Just think of the return of Saharan by Monsieur Yves, which is still trendy today since 1969, the year in which it was created, according to the new interpretations of Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Safe wardrobe ports: the classic trench which alone makes the look (Burberry); The cardigan lying on the shoulders – which at a certain point is always cold even in summer (Proenza Schouler); The doily of the grandmother translated into dresses and trousers (Marco Rambaldi); the boyfriend jeans (Gauchere) and men’s costumes, slip or boxer model, (Miu Miu) to steal from her boyfriend; the Capri pants Of Jackie’Othe forerunner among the most unaware and therefore universal fashion icons (Ferragamo).
A detail of the Saint Laurent SS24 safari jacket (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
Shoes, bags, jewelry, accessories. Many
Where have the spark and creative flair gone? Despite some simple but complex motifs exhumed from the archives or stolen from art (Fendibut also the parade Chanel which is inspired by the contemporary art center of Villa Noailles) and the fraying of skirts and coats that fluctuate in a hypothetical becoming (Prada, Alexander McQueen, Dior), it is the accessories sector – not surprisingly, the best-selling – that takes up the challenge. Accessorizing is undoubtedly the mantra of next season: to make cool denim tops and trousers, on the other hand, are enough drop earrings (Coperni) or a profusion of multi-strand necklaces (Ralph Lauren Collection).
The Chanel SS24 multi-strand necklace (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
From the shopper to the treasure chest, treasures to cherish
The infinite range of bags ranges between mini chests covered in crystals and maxi shopping where to also store the newspaper (Bottega Veneta) and the expense (Balenciaga). The clutch then it is no longer just a must-have, but it transforms into the most reassuring way to wear the bag, in difficult times for the police: under the arm, like a treasure to be guarded (Jil Sander). On the other hand, if on the one hand the euro is “depressed”, It Bag prices continue to skyrocket.
Flat shoes. And feet on the ground
The wide 90’s band worn like a cap, the tuxedo belt that harmonizes the hips. AND on your feet, flat and comfortable shoes, even for the evening, as King Giorgio Armani dictates, because women must not be slaves to heights. So here’s a profusion of dancers in every style, led by the old/new trend of pointed models, seen at N°21. With all due respect to the followers of Nanni Moretti, the mules/mules with heels (half), open or closed (Tod’s); hey flip-flop sandals they are cleared through customs as passe-partout (Michael Kors Collection).
Prada SS24 mules (Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images).
The wardrobe of easy dreams is served. Digressing is permissible, but only with your feet firmly on the ground. Is it better to be realistic? Maybe yes. Why Still (cit.) once, to win on the catwalk for Spring-Summer 2024, against odditiesit’s more reassuring trends, which everyone can potentially wear. In suit and sneakers (yes, they reappeared too), towards the future.
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