Fashion trends in 2023 are very diverse. From the continuation of controversial low-slung styles and the influx of too-revealing slip dresses to heavy leather skirts and subtle colors, the spring/summer 2023 collections presented at New York Fashion Week set the stage for endless outfit combinations. You can look at all the trends, but only a few of them can actually make it into your wardrobe.
Sheer Genius
It often happens that one trend from a single show causes a wave of similar styles. In this case, we are talking about the sheer trend, and its trendsetter was the Fendi fall-winter 2022 collection. The Fendi collection debuted back in February, but its influence was fully felt last week in New York. It is no longer prohibited to show underwear through a dress - in fact, it is even preferable. Almost every major collection on the NYFW runways included completely sheer clothing.Tory Burch gave a masterclass in creating realistically wearable sheer pieces using strategic layers, and designers like Kim Shui took the opportunity to bare all.
While many of the sheer pieces are suitable for street style or for a night out in a dimly lit room, Jason Wu gave us some examples of sheer designs being used in formal wear. The designer presented a wide variety of dresses on the runway in floral, glitter, lace and jewel tones.
Total tassels
Remember how feathers decorated all the sleeves and hems? They have officially been replaced by tassels and fringe. The tassel trim is traditionally neutral tones, making it a great option for wardrobe minimalists and a wide range of designers. Brands like Bevza (known for its neutral shades) and Bronx and Banco, which are a lifesaver for partygoers, have embraced long fringe.
Textured tassel trim will be the party trick of spring 2023, but there's no reason to wait to embrace the trend. Tassels and fringe look incredible when paired with a neutral sweater, hanging off suede boots, or on the back of a heavy leather or suede jacket.
Leather, a lot of natural and artificial
Leather jackets have been a fashion week staple for decades, and this season is no exception. Heavy (and colorful) leather jackets were seen on the Coach runways, but the trend was surpassed by a more playful iteration: leather skirts. From minis to maxis, leather skirts swept the runway at NYFW.Designers like Altuzarra took a longer, more structured approach to this style, while designers like TK kept it short and sweet. Since leather is traditionally a fall and winter textile, it's nice to see something that's suitable all year round. This style goes well with everything, so it's definitely a trend for next season.
City schoolgirl
If you visit any area of central Japan now, you will see that the urban school aesthetic is very present there. This look takes elements of a demure, girly school aesthetic (plaid skirts, ruffled collars and pink bows) and combines them with grunge street style (heavy piercings, flats and mesh layering).
Similar versions of the ensemble could also be seen at Coach and Maya Seyferth. If you're looking to create your own version of the city school aesthetic, it's worth considering the racks at your local vintage store first.
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