What is it:
Forget Miu Miu miniskirts – this summer it’s all about the micro shorts. The super short hot pants were the focus of the SS24 collections, some in extra-skimpy versions, others in retro looks. Many celebrities and models fueled the flame of micro shorts’ popularity last year and the strong presence on the spring/summer runways suggests that the shorts will continue to be popular.
Why you should order them:
As a counterpart to the micro skirt, which became particularly popular last year through the luxury label Miu Miu, the micro shorts appear to be a further development of this trend. The trend was established primarily by women who dress in a self-confident way in order to take empowerment over their bodies into their own hands and show themselves in outfits in which they feel comfortable – a socio-cultural development that has grown steadily in recent years and will continue in the future. It is precisely this image that makes the micro shorts a perfect addition to this year’s summer wardrobe and offers buyers a cool and trendy piece of clothing for their vacation luggage.
Where we saw them:
The selection of micro shorts for the SS24 season was wide-ranging and the look was seen on a variety of catwalks in all fashion cities worldwide. The models differed greatly in style and material: trousers made of (artificial) leather, for example, could be seen in the collections of Isabel Marant, Chloé, Egonlab and Laquan Smith. Egonlab and Laquan Smith showed models so short that the inner lining could already be seen under the hems. Other designers rely on sets for their designs. Alexander McQueen paired a structured denim jacket with his shorts, Victoria Beckham paired the pants with an oversized pink blouse, and Christian Cowan showed loose-hem shorts paired with a bustier and long-sleeved blazer.
How to style them:
Sets are a simple and stylish way to wear the micro shorts: whether with a fitted jacket or an airy blouse – the outfit is always on trend and is perfect for warm days. The look can be jazzed up with simple knee-high boots, a style also seen on Alexander McQueen. Chloé showed another option, where the model wore summery strappy sandals with the shorts set on the catwalk. An alternative styling option is to combine it with modern blouses that range between tight silhouettes and exaggeratedly large cuts.
2024 is the year of the micro shorts and summer can come with this look. The natural evolution of the mini trend has already taken over the celebrity world and will become a wardrobe staple as retailers shop for the summer season.
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This translated post previously appeared on FashionUnited.uk. Translation and editing: Pia Schulz