Certainly, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, S/S 2021 was a season like no other. Therefore I also waited with this report. Most of the presentations were virtual or with not many guests. New York and London opted for predominantly digital showcases, while Milan and Paris held scaled-back showings with strict social distancing measures. I attended CHANEL in Paris for example but it felt very different from before with all the strict social distancing measures and masks.
What are the trends? The common denominator on the runways was a heartfelt 1990s vibe. Furthermore, the new working-from-home routine certainly had an effect on what designers were coming up with. Think barrettes, tracksuits and midriff flossing. Wide-leg trousers offer more comfort and capes deliver that coziness we have been experiencing lately.
In general, there is an urge for vibrant prints and uplifting colors. Stay tuned, I will soon tell you about the F/W 2021 trends, what to keep and what to get.
LoL, Sandra
Everyday pieces, from dresses to sleepwear, have been given a joyful spin by designers who are experimenting with bold, uplifting colors and prints.
S/S 2021 brings a twist to the logomania trend. Designers unveiled new fashion statements with collages, patchworks and neon effects. In any case, this modernity enjoys playing with all manner of styles and colors in fun streetwear looks.
Pantone announced Ultimate Gray and Illuminating in combination as the color of the year 2021. Two independent colors that come together to create an aspirational color pairing, conjoining deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the optimistic promise of a sunshine filled day.
Candy tops the trends of the season. Sugary candy tones, from cherry to raspberry, bring a dash of rose-tinted energy to summer.
Besides candy hues, orange now also stands out in the trendiest girls’ wardrobes this season.
This summer has a weakness for cape detailing, which is perhaps the ultimate in sartorial fantasy – no one, after all is really requiring a cape, however desirable they might appear.
This year, tie-dye is the print that everyone loves for S/S 2021. It has become the pattern of the pandemic.
This summer, designers looked for monochrome magic, very reminiscent of Coco Chanel’s favorites.
Skinny jeans and cigarette pant lovers: hear me out. Baggy trousers may not have the streamlining effect of your favoured slim-line silhouettes. But, they’re a bona fide trend for spring, and they’re showing their elegant side this season, taking over as your everyday trouser shape of choice.
With quintessential, luxurious materials and smooth lines, minimalism took on a 1990s look all in white.
Head to toe denim looks are still holding strong. One of my favorite trends.
The tracksuit was also treated to a 1990s vibe. Raw sportswear effects and tech materials teamed up with couture sophistication to play everything down. Who dares win, with track pants about town, day and night.
Envelopping the silhouette in a joyful style, the fishnet style is making a seasonal comeback with a decidedly 1990s aesthetic. It is graphic and minimalist, with raw yet chic flexibility, setting an ultra-contemporary pace.
Brace yourselves for S/S 2021’s most stomach-clenching trend: bralettes are stronger than ever with a ferocity last witnessed in the 1990s.
Midriff flossing can be loosely translating as a series of crisscrossing cords and wraparound details resembling dental floss (hence the name) that can emerge from skirts, from the aforementioned bralette, as well as souping up the middle region of a maxi dress, resistance is futile.
Thanks to the Netflix series «Bridgerton», we welcome the return of the corset. Those body-sculpting pieces will make your silhouette sing, given streetwise attitude. Consider it the very opposite of loungewear – and a chance to blow away the cobwebs of 2020.
Romantic bohemian styles are still all the rage. However, not an ounce of folklore was present, just sheer grace and long transparent dresses with shimmering movements. A true celebration of femininity.
A variation on a decidedly popular theme, fashion contiued to play with shoulders and sleeves. Here, puffy and gathered looks were once again injected with extravagant volumes.
A strong trend since F/W 2020: a silvery glow. The new wardrobe combines fresh energy and old classics resulting in a barrage of sequins, sexy mesh, and crystals ribbing.
The pandemic has been tough on all of us. Designers make us dream and invite us to indulge in a fashion fairytale with these tulle gowns.
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
There is a reason why Pantone announced it the Color of the Year 2020.
Denim borrows from all manner of eras, from the ’70s to the ’90s, more sophisticated than ever and perfect for everyday.
Putting a twist on the classic suit, designers embraced the Bermuda short suit for spring.
Welcome to the resurrection of the waistcoat. Wear the vest alone to a formal event or get dapper with a tailored three-piece.
This season, designers are encouraging us to get colorful, when it comes to buttery leather.
Extra volume and statement shoulders go well together.
This season, your adventurous spirit is to be celebrated and you are heading to the jungle in these tropical prints.
Subtle may not be their specialty, but these vibrant highlighter-inspired shades know how to make an entrance.
Crochet is getting a cool update come spring, modern with a special touch of Grandma’s handmade technique.
Seventies-style, bohemian rock accents, hippie silhouettes set a modern Woodstock tone.
Your grandparents’ old wallpaper, but make it fashion in the form of a swinging ’60s motif.
The look is most impactful in jacket form – extra style points if it has a contrasting collar.
Those slouchy white suits transition the monochrome set into daily wear. Alternatively, you can opt for upscale in an elegant lace.
There is a new kid in town. A hybrid between long pants and shorts. Too cool!
Thanks to the Khaite hype, crop tops are no longer cutting it – the bra top has officially entered the party, preferably with a pair of tailored pants.
Set your expectations high and keep your inseams higher with the newest versions of hot pants that are so tiny, they might technically be hot (under)pants?
The all-time favorite dot – simply put, the trend shows no sign of slowing, this summer, opt for colourful pieces.
What will 2020 entail? Feathers, feathers, and more feathers, and it won’t be long before they fly into your closets.
It wouldn’t be a spring trend report without some sort of floral reference. This season, designers are honing in on the queen of flowers, the rose.
Tiered dresses and skirts offer volume, high drama, and maximum twirl-ability, perfect for your next black tie gala.
The most beautiful hotel terrace overlooking the parc. 
Baur au Lac owner Andrea Kracht and I got interviewed by Goss Ipa.
There is a reason why Pantone announced it the color of the year 2019.
California on your mind? Then go for all that zesty tie dye and those endless wetsuits.
Lace sliced and diced, that is what the new season is about.
70’s crochet, fishnet fabrics and beaded macramé, a crafty theme swept through the summer collections.
The easiest way to energise your wardrobe? Take your tailoring in vibrant citrusy shades.
Decorate your looks with a supersized bow and take the streets with more fanfare than a trumpet.
One trend from the ’90s that I was convinced I would never see again… sorry, my fault! Cycling shorts are back!
Very beautiful! The designers used pleating to create a truly haute-couture silhouette.
It is a fact, the Eighties just won’t go away. This season, it is the acid wash denim that caught my eye.
My ‘it’ item of the season! An all-in-one suit is now your go-to wardrobe solution.
Next season’s partywear diktat is as frou-frou as they come: just add feathers and fringe.
Classy polka dots the transparent way, good girls gone bad!
Live up to the era of the hippie! Rock star and bohemian touches are still found everywhere.
This summer, you’re not fully dressed without a head piece that becomes part of your floral explosions. Wall flowers need not apply.
Have sequins ever ‘not’ been on trend? Perhaps not, but they were so prevalent at the S/S 2019 shows that we can’t ignore them. Personally speaking, I love the take of these designers above that love to work in general with the sparkling fabric. Those looks seem fresh and modern.
