Runways are oozing with new trends (obviously). But each year, it gets harder and harder to sift through them all. Our favorite fast fashion houses are restocking shelves nearly every week and more and more brands are adopting a "see now, buy now " mentality, meaning tons of runway pieces will be available ASAP. With that type of landscape, it can feel like you're running in a hamster wheel trying to follow what's trending. But not all hope is lost. The climate may be changing, but that doesn't mean you can't keep up.
In the slideshow ahead, you'll find a mix of ahead-of-the-curve trends and ones that are classic enough to survive well beyond the initial fad. Click through to see which styles will soon be at a store near you and be sure to check back in as we update the report with looks from the upcoming international shows, too.
Allover Sequins
Though many don't typically consider sequined pieces to be edgy, this season, designers utilized the sparkling embellishments in an innovative, cool way, making shiny body-con silhouettes something to consider for upcoming soirees.
Monse
Photo: MCV.
Alexander Wang
Photo: Victor Virgile/Getty Images.
Dion Lee
Photo: MCV.
Can't-Miss Cargo
Yes, cargo pockets are officially back. Forget international fashion weeks, New York Fashion Week (the first of the circuit) made it clear: these huge pockets will be decorating your bottoms in the near future.
Sies Marjan
Photo: MCV
DKNY
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A Détacher
Photo: MCV
That Doesn't Go Together...?
A number of looks came down the catwalk sparking the same thought: Hmm, that doesn't really match. Instead of that being a negative thing, mismatched outfits were entirely intentional. Forget your corresponding hues and get ready to clash (and look good while doing it).
Gypsy Sport
Photo: MCV
Proenza Schouler
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Altuzarra
Photo: MCV
Cake-Topper Ruffles
Though we're used to maxi-dresses with sleek, simple silhouettes, if this season's runways are any indication, it's clear that the new way to go long is with dimension and texture — or, more specifically, cascading frills.
Tome
Photo: MCV
Zimmermann
Photo: Courtesy of Zimmermann.
Altuzarra
Photo: MCV.
Tennis Ball Brights
In theory, this highlighter hue is an enticing color. In practice, it can be really tough to pull off. That being said, all we really needed was permission — and this season, plenty of brands told us to go for it by way of elegant and edgy fluorescent looks.
Sies Marjan
Photo: MCV
3.1 Phillip Lim
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Alexander Wang
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Ironic Workwear
Office-appropriate attire is an inherently serious category. At least it used to be. We prefer the trend when designers add whimsy to the otherwise sober tenor. The result feels fresh and way more wearable.
Hood by Air
Photo: MCV
Pyer Moss
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Thom Browne
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Layered Pants
Though layered bottoms have been a street style staple for a minute now, we were surprised (in a good way) to see them at the center of attention on the catwalk. Lately, our trend reports have always included pairing multiple pieces together — it's one of the easiest ways to make a garment feel new again — so whether in the waistband or the pant legs, we can't wait to double up on this one.
Tibi
Photo: MCV
Eckhaus Latta
Photo: MCV
Monse
Photo: MCV.
Sheer Modesty
This one is all about contrast. Silhouettes that would normally give full coverage were revamped with sheer materials. Whether these "modest" see-through duds are paired matching knickers underneath (à la Coach), a slip, or nothing at all, we're game.
Coach
Photo: MCV
Anna Sui
Photo: Peter White/Getty Images.
Rodarte
Photo: MCV.
Head-To-Toe Pinstripes
Pinstripes are nothing new, but head-to-toe pinstripes with baggy silhouettes and interesting necklines mean business...or maybe WFH. It's almost like workwear met sleepwear and they decided to collaborate.
Adam Selman
Photo: MCV.
Alexander Wang
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Creatures of Comfort
Photo: MCV
Panel Play
Last Fashion Week, we were introduced to garments that had a hodgepodge feel to them. This season, we're getting the same Frankenstein effect, but the look has gotten a bit more streamlined. Rather than a plethora of different fabrics affixed randomly to one garment, designers are using panels of the same shade or combining two large pieces of fabric to add volume and intrigue to their pieces.
Claudia Li
Photo: MCV
Proenza Schouler
Photo: MCV
Diane Von Furstenburg
Photo: Courtesy of Diane Von Furstenburg.
Vitamin C
We typically associate the color orange with fall (cue pumpkins, flu-season vitamin C tablets, etc.), but the bright hue hit the spring runways hard. Coming in a slew of different shades, from electric at Rosie Assoulin to more muted and subtle at Sies Marjan, this color is proving to be worth our time.
Sies Marjan
Photo: MCV.
Tibi
Photo: MCV
Rosie Assoulin
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