If you’re like us, you’re done with winter and ready to incorporate spring 2015 fashion trends into your wardrobe. With hundreds of runway shows across the world, it can be hard to digest it all. From recycled trends to modern muses, here’s a cheat sheet of the 13 most memorable trends for spring as seen at New York Fashion Week.
Ladylike Lace
Ladylike lace had a major influence on the spring 2015 runways. This season, lace was ethereal, delicate, and sexy with touches of bridal inspiration. From ruffles on dresses and sheer lace skirts to insanely intricate designs, lace is our top pick to add a ladylike touch to your spring looks.
Ladylike Lace
No. 21
Ladylike Lace
Zimmerman
Boho Dresses
Bohemian style is back in a beautiful way with designers showcasing a tour de force of fresh looks. We couldn’t get enough of Pucci’s tie-dye prints, Etro’s colorful patterns, Chloé’s trapeze dresses, and the overall gorgeous aesthetic. This will be a look to live in when you’re on vacation.
Boho Dresses
Altuzarra
Boho Dresses
Emilio Pucci
Combat Chic
Military-inspired looks marched the runways of fashion weeks worldwide. Designers took a more literal approach to this combat-chic trend with utilitarian pockets, olive green shades, and camo prints. Designers including ACNE, Mulberry, and Ralph Lauren created feminine twists on this otherwise masculine trend, making it easy to toughen up your springtime look.
Combat Chic
Mulberry
Combat Chic
Ralph Lauren
All White
Wearing head-to-toe white has come full circle—literally you can wear it year-round. This season, focus on different ways you can mix it up with layers, shades, textures, prints, and opacity. The options are endless!
All White
Michael Kors
All White
Banana Republic
Crop Tops
Midriff-baring tops are back for round three but in a more sophisticated way. Less tummy and more elegant pairings—high-waisted skirts and trousers—make this trend special for 2015.
Crop Tops
Michael Kors
Crop Tops
Alexander Wang
Fringe
Swing your way into spring with fringe. This season is all about movement, so make sure to add some twirl-worthy fringe into your spring style. This trend is showing up everywhere, but especially in shirts and dresses.
Fringe
ICB
Fringe
Christian Siriano
Gingham
It’s officially picnic season. Stay in “check” this season with high-slit gingham dresses, full skirts, and skin-showing crops created by such high-end designers as DVF, Michael Kors, and Altuzarra.
Gingham
Altuzarra
Gingham
Michael Kors
Laser Cut
Intricately laser-cut fabrics graced the shows of countless designers including Alexander Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and Custo Barcelona. These progressive typography designs were cut on cottons, suedes, and light leathers in the form of dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories. Laser cuts make it easy to feel sexy while maintaining some modesty.
Laser Cut
Oscar de la Renta
Laser Cut
Alexander Wang
Tropical
Sunny daydreams and tropical getaways must have inspired this bright trend. We can’t stop coveting neon florals and palm tree prints in a rainbow of tropical colors. From dresses to swimwear, these beachy looks are perfect for basking in the summer sun. Cue the jet. We’re ready for our next vacation.
Tropical
Clover Canyon
Tropical
Preen by Thornton Bengazzi
Obi Belts
We consider this one of spring’s most flattering trends. Tie a thick ribbon or obi belt around your waist to pull together and finish off your look. Master this Asian influence, and reap the benefits of a slim silhouette.
Obi Belts
Michael Kors
Obi Belts
Burberry Prorsum
Cold Shoulder
Shoulders have officially become the sexiest part of your body. Give your look the cold shoulder with an off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder, or cutout style. This trend is the perfect way to show a little skin—day or night.
Cold Shoulder
Jil Stuart
Cold Shoulder
Victoria Beckham
Suede
While suede might not be ideal for summer, it’s perfect for transitional seasons, such as spring and fall. This luxe fabric adds an unexpected texture to your trench coats, blouses, skirts, pants, and accessories.
Suede
Altuzarra
Suede
Chloé
Trouser Suits
The power suit takes on a whole new meaning this spring. Offset this mannish silhouette with feminine touches such as deep V necks, embellishments, cropped styles, and slim fits. We love the idea of mixing it up, but there's nothing more powerful than a monochromatic suit set. Suit up, ladies; it's time to get bossy!
Trouser Suits
Chloé
Trouser Suits
Jonathan Saunders