Judging by the beach-ready woven accessories at Bottega Veneta, boat shoes at Miu Miu and flip-flops at Chanel, designers were laser-focused on delivering playful, holiday-worthy wardrobes for spring. However, there were a handful of trans-seasonal styling tricks that can be utilized now, such as the elegant sequined-skirt-and-sweater combinations at 16Arlington, the wax jackets at Prada and the flurry of red dresses seen in every city. Here, we propose nine new trans-seasonal wardrobe staples to adopt this winter.
The look-at-me midi-skirt
16Arlington spring/summer 2024
Marco Capaldo, co-founder of 16Arlington and BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner, made a strong case for daytime sequins at his London Fashion Week showcase. Shimmering paillette-covered skirts were worn with slouchy knits and court shoes, proposing a new office uniform for the fashion set. Further desk-to-dinner midis came courtesy of Erdem, where foiled lace versions were paired with metallic bow-adorned flats, and Dries Van Noten, where sheer skirts were worn with beaded V-neck vests. One of this year’s most coveted trans-seasonal wardrobe staples? Absolutely.
The throw-on jacket
Prada spring/summer 2024
The barn jacket got a high fashion update at the spring/summer 2024 shows, making it one of the biggest trans-seasonal wardrobe staples to have. In her Runway review, Vogue’s Nicole Phelps noted the ubiquitous chat around Miuccia Prada’s worn-in styles, which were paired with high-waisted pencil skirts and blouses as opposed to country attire. Then, of course, there was Erdem, who opened his showcase with an opera coat made in collaboration with Barbour, crafted from floral textiles and waxed cotton jackets that the late Deborah “Debo” Cavendish – to which the show was dedicated – wore in the park at Chatsworth House.
The LRD (little red dress)
Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2024
The LRD (little red dress) gathered momentum this season, seen at Bottega Veneta,…
