The 10 Major Trends That Will Define Spring 2024 Fashion

The buzzword from the fall/winter 2023 collections was “wearability” as brands showcased clothes meant to be worn and lived in, and items as simple as tank tops and hoodies got the designer treatment. In large part, the pendulum swung even further in that direction during fashion month for the spring/summer 2024 season, as designers focused on clothes that reflect our modern lives and what women actually want to wear. This time around, the pieces felt a bit more grown up and a bit more elevated, albeit just as essential. Yes, designers are thinking about what will sell, but they are also considering what is truly worthy of a spot in our closets.

We’re seeing this unfold in a few ways. First, designers are taking the current leading trends to a new place. The fiery red dominating for fall was replaced with a more accessible shade of oxblood. Sheer outfits veered away from the “naked” aesthetic and took a modest, approachable direction. We also saw this play out with looks that are built around where our real-life days take us and how we’re dressing for them. Traditional clothing shapes were tweaked with cool, modern updates, while big, overstuffed bags echo the realities of busy days.

This doesn’t mean that directional trends for the adventurous dresser weren’t present, though. Hot pants were at the center of the co-ord sets that are all but guaranteed to take over for spring. Styling on the runways also reimagined how to get dressed with unexpected pairings—a study in inventive ways to wear all of the pieces we’ve collected over the years.

Ahead, read more about the 10 key trends that are set to define the spring/summer 2024 runway collections.