From fisherman sandals to cowboy hats, here are the summer 2024 fashion trends you’ll see everywhere.
With summer upon us, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh, based on the trends spotted on the catwalks and social networks in recent months. From must-have pieces to the season’s star colour and essential accessories, here are the fashion inspirations you need to know about for Spring-Summer 2024.
Summer 2024 fashion: 5 trends set to take over this summer
1. Go baggy or take on precious cargo
Whether it’s the weather, or the 1990s fashion craze, baggy and cargo pants are eclipsing the micro miniskirts and shorts expected to ride high this summer. Already ubiquitous in fall, these streetwear and utilitarian fashion staples are a hit with women, especially the younger generations, and are often paired with a tank top, a thin-strapped top or a crop top. Pinterest’s latest report on summer 2024 trends shows a rise in searches for “baggy outfit ideas” (+290% in one year) and “green cargo outfits” (+320%).
But more broadly, the tomboy aesthetic is catching on, with searches up 3,900% on the social network. These two pieces also shone on the catwalks, notably at Ann Demeulemeester, Didu, Isabel Marant and Ottolinger.
However, micro-cut items will still be on the agenda this summer, as well as bermuda shorts, a must-have for the season.
2. Bare skin is in fashion this Summer 2024
It’s impossible to ignore the summer trend for transparency. While this inspiration may pose a public problem, it seems to have taken hold since the Spring-Summer 2024 shows. Acne Studios, Blumarine, Coperni, Christian Dior, Tom Ford, Mugler, Givenchy, Isabel Marant and Dolce & Gabbana are among the many fashion houses to have featured transparent fabrics — tulle, chiffon or fishnet — in their collections.
This seems to have won over many of the celebrities who have been seen flaunting their figures on red carpets recently, like Saweetie and Anita at the Vanity Fair Oscars, Miley Cyrus at the Grammy Awards, or Kate Beckinsale at the Golden Globes.
And the look may soon be heading to the street, given the millions of views for the #nakeddress hashtag on TikTok.
3. The city chic of fisherman sandals
Every year at the same time, they seem to make a comeback, much to the dismay of those born in the 1980s and 1990s. Fisherman sandals, those summer shoes inevitably reminiscent of childhood jelly shoes, seem to be back, once again, with the dawn of summer.
Contrary to popular belief, fisherman sandals first appeared on the catwalk, winning over luxury designers and fashion houses such as Loewe, before making their way to the front rows of catwalks and street style looks, before seducing the world’s biggest stars, such as Hailey Bieber.
And that’s only the beginning… According to the latest data published by Stylight, search interest in fisherman sandals has risen by 276% in one year, making them one of the most sought-after open-toe shoes for summer.
4. A trend that’s on the fringe
As seen with the cowgirl or western aesthetic — worn by designers like Pharrell Williams, and celebrities like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift — fringing will be part of this summer’s looks. It’s an inspiration seen at Dior, among others, gradually making its way onto the street.
Beyond clothing, accessories of all kinds also feature decorative fringing. According to the latest trends spotted by Etsy, search interest in fringed bags has risen by 102% over the last three months, compared to the same period last year.
5. A fresh take on a summer print
The same applies to fruit prints. Rarely seen on the catwalks — with the exception of the Burberry show — fruits are slowly but surely making their way into wardrobes. According to Stylight, the search interest in cherry print garments has risen by 26% on Google, compared with +25% for strawberry prints and +8% for lemon patterns, in the space of just one year. Etsy, meanwhile, reports a 23% increase in searches for cherry jewellery over the past three months.
This story is published via AFP Relaxnews.
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For a less heavy-handed take on the sheer trend, try on a lady-like skirt in gorgeous silk lace that also comes lined to protect your modesty.
If our stylistic hunch is right, the hedonistic trends of the Roaring 20s are slated to come back sometime soon. This bag is right on trend for it but for now, think of it as a glamorous evening bag that surprisingly fits a lot.
The most fabulous thing about a sheer slip dress is its infinite styling possibilities: worn over a bikini for summer holidays, over a bandeau and boy shorts for parties, and as sexy sleepwear when you’re finally bored of it.
Do you see two Summer 2024 trends in one luxurious cashmere-silk piece? Icymi, it’s fringe done in a subtle Parisian way and the cowgirl aesthetic in the form of two galloping horses.
Do you want to spend summer worrying that you’ll scuff or dirty a pair of fisherman sandals? We didn’t think so. These ones can be wiped down with a damp cloth and immediately look good as new.
The high street is often the best place to shop the more fun trends of the season but if you’re the most sustainable sort, look towards pieces that you can wear on the daily like these socks.
Adding a certain level of nonchalance to any outfit, a pair of fresh white fisherman sandals can also add a twist to a summer outfit if you pair them with frilly socks or printed stockings.
All the haute hallmarks of a designer piece – slide fasteners, a piped pocket, and a waist tape — with the monetary convenience of a high street price.