ELLE's Fashion Editor Decodes The International Spring/Summer Trends This Season

The Spring Summer ’21 international runways were clearly divided between comfort dressing and the maximalist nature of the new normal. From ground-breaking florals to the classic LBD, ELLE's fashion editor Zoha Castelino goes trend-spotting. Here are the seven fresh trends she loved this season.

1. Florals

Image credits: Badgley Mischka, Marchesa

Image credits: La DoubleJ, Christian Siriano, Christopher John Rogers, 

Think Bridgerton gone wild. Flowers in delicate pastels, to vivacious and loud, to psychedelic and trip-worthy, we saw every variation.

2. Pastels

Image credit: Acne Studios, Altuzarra, Tods

Image credit:Hugo Boss, Alexander McQueen 

Imagine summer through rose-tinted glasses. Soft, romanticised pieces of lilac, seafoam green, baby blue and mint to help cool down the mood and the weather.

3. The LBD

Image credits: Carolina Herrera, Lanvin 

Image credits: Threeasfour, Michael Kors

This li’l number saw a clear reinvention, thanks to several modern shapes and patterns. It created a window for designers to experiment and play with classic, key wardrobe pieces.

4. Comfort-Chic

Image credits: Miu Miu, Dior 

Image credits: Brunello Cucinelli, Louis Vuitton 

Lounging indoors was made a breeze, with loose, comfy silhouettes. Exactly what the season calls for.

5. Tie-Dye

Image credits: Angel Chen, Tom Ford

Image credits: MSGM, Gabriela Hearst

A favourite of the 60's flower child, tie-dye made a comeback on the runways. We’re going beyond the classic t-shirt and making way for beautifully dyed fabrics.

6. Bold Prints

Image credits: Vivienne Tam, Raf Simons, Duro Olowu 

A polar opposite from the soft pastels were the bold and unabashedly loud prints. The outfits screamed for attention; not a chance you’d go unnoticed in one of these.

7. Sheer Fashion

Image credits: Andrew Gn Burberry 

Scorching up the ramps, these delicate garments are a delight! Leaving little to the imagination but a lot to yearn after.

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