Trend Report
The weather may be drab, but your look wont be.
And this years trends are delightfully flamboyant.
Think: duster jackets, padded coats, and seasonal vestsbefitting of a Wes Anderson film.
Meanwhile, winter hosiery will be straight-up Waldorfian Blair, that is.
In addition to technicolor tights, toes will see even more action in coming months.
When it comes to style stars, two pillars of fashion royalty reign supreme: Princess Diana and Beyonce.
With the advent of quiet luxury, celebrities have been harkening to its originators dramatic yet elegant flair.
Beyonce, on the other hand, has singlehandedly takenhigh-shine silver to the mainstream.
These are just some of winter 2024s many flashy releases.
Read on for the most notable trends youll soon be shopping.
Once upon a time (read: 2010s Pinterest era), peplum dominated the scene.
That is, until the silhouette was dubbed an outdated millennial trend and promptly ousted from the Gen-Z-dominated zeitgeist.
This winter, however, the familiar fit-and-flair contour is back and its cooler than ever.
In textures such as leather, knit, and denim, the silhouette is unmistakably elevated.
Although the traditional construction is readily available, new takes have hit the market.
Modern peplums eschew basic flounce for a more ostentatious bubble pouf.
Altuzzara and Balmain, for example, even presented pleated and beaded iterations, respectively.
They arent designed with practicality in mind these beauties are made for peacocking.
Meanwhile, cult-favorite bags are being newly blanketed in hair takeGuccis new Horsebit Chain, for example.
EvenPuppets & Puppets viral cookie baghas been swathed in aSesame Street-worthy shag.
(Even her sisterKendall walked for Schiaparelliin toe-sculptured shoes, whileKylie wore a matching pair in the audience.)
Feet pics are officially trending.
The minimal yet artsy design is as easy to wear as your favorite ballet flats.
The fashion gods (the Jenner sisters) have spoken: Its time to flaunt those digits.
Leather dusters are the moto jackets cooler, fashion editor older sister.
This seasons variations come in zesty and eye-catching styles.
As the Sofia Richie-approvedquiet luxury aestheticcontinues to soar in popularity, another iteration has emerged:Dianacore.
After all, no one epitomizes elegance and grace quite like the late princess.
Think: tastefuldrop-waist dressesand dramatic, puffed-up sleeves that give off that 1980s flair.
And dont forget the Diana-approved details: pearl chokers and sleek, pointed-toe heels.
In theGossip Girlera of the aughts, bright tights were used as a pop of color.
The modern route requires going totally monochromatic one hue from head to literal toe.
Just call it a reboot.
With the lustrous hue reaching near-ubiquity, options are more accessible than ever.
(Bothbrick-and-mortar retailersande-commerce siteshavereported an increase in demandfor silver items.)
Hadid wore an itty-bitty version of the style, while Robbie carried one in Barbie pink.
The structured purses biggest advocate, however, isKim Kardashian, whos been rocking versions everywhere.
Cop the look with angular vanity cases, lunchbox-esque bags, and top-handle cuboids.
Boxy handbags these days are often quilted, designed to replicate the luxury ofChanels famous leather goods.
Across price points, denim is being crafted into more artful silhouettes, even reimagined in formalwear.
Think: sculptural suits, pleated skirts, and glamorous maxi dresses.
Approved by the likes of Anne Hathaway andTaylor Swift, double denim looks have punctuated various Fall/Winter 2023 shows.
Coach, for example, showed their own take, all but ensuring a new blue wave.
Throw traditional dressing rules out the window and consider elevated denim for dressier occasions.
Attending a cocktail party?
Try a tailored strapless dress.
Even style stars like Florence Pugh and Hailey Bieber have been dipping into the trend.
So trade your heavy-duty neutrals for dreamy hues, reminiscent ofWes Andersons famed color grading.
A pop of color, even muted,can do wondersfor yourseasonal slump.
This time around, though, dress codes be damned.
For shoppers, options are vast and varied: prim white, cutesy ruffles, or goth-adjacent fishnets.
you might also lean into thedark academiavibe with Mary Janes,a Bella Hadid favoritecombo.
This article was originally published onOct.
