The Spring 2017 Trends Report

WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE

Heart motifs left a mark across the four fashion capitals. At Proenza Schouler, the show closed with a model wearing a black cutout heart top. Rodarte designed dresses that featured heart-shaped bodices, while Marc Jacobs shared the love with mini heart prints on thigh-skimming frocks and sequined cropped sweaters. Rodarte Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Christian Dior Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Proenza Schouler Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv..

Gucci Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

PAJAMA STRIPES

Pajama stripes are not just for the boudoir. Silk silhouettes featured lines in various widths across deconstructed designs as seen at Monse and Esteban Cortazar. Meanwhile, Bouchra Jarrar applied stripes on tailored pantsuits for her Lanvin debut runway collection. Monse Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Lanvin Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Etro Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Christian Siriano Spring 2017. Photo by Marcus Tondo / Indigital.tv.

Esteban Cortazar Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / Indigital.tv.

Mulberry Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

TUG AT YOUR STRINGS

Drawstring details raised hemlines at House of Holland and Y/Project; while mini dresses at Versace and flowing gowns at Valentino were ruched at the waist; and Loewe imagined gathered sleeves on billowing silhouettes. Marni Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Valentino Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / Indigital.tv.

House of Holland Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini /Indigital.tv.

Versace Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Loewe Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / Indigital.tv.

Y/Project Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / Indigital.tv.

GIRL BAND

In Milan, brands including Dsqaured2, Dolce & Gabbana, and Gucci tapped into the marching band jacket, and showcased military regalia details updated with bow embellishments, floral appliques, and dramatic shoulders that are guaranteed to make the rounds on the streets style circuit. Dsqaured2 Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Ermanno Scervino Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Gucci Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Sacai Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

FLOCK OF FEATHERS

At Prada, Sally LaPointe, and Prabal Gurung feathers floated as models sashayed down catwalks. Marc Jacobs put a cool-girl spin on the trend where pastel plumes sprouted off shoulders on cropped blazers. Prada Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

Prabal Gurung Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Roksanda Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Sally LaPointe Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

Reem Acra Spring 2016. Photo by Marcus Tondo / Indigital.tv.

PUMP UP THE VOLUME

Emphasis on shoulders reigned supreme on the runways. A bevy of voluminous designs ranged from ‘80s puff styles at Rodarte to structured cap sleeves at Delpozo. The message was clear: go big, or go home. Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Rodarte Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Delpozo Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Dsquared2 Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

Elie Saab Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Saint Laurent Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

BUSTIER BOOST

Lingerie-influenced dressing went into overdrive with leather bralettes at Alexander McQueen, bikini top styles at Alexander Wang, and bustier designs at Kenzo. Designers layered the innerwear-as-outerwear piece over button down shirts, off-the shoulder dresses, and structured tops. Alexander McQueen Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Giambattista Valli Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Alexander Wang Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Prada Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

Altuzarra Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Kenzo Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

IT WAS ALL YELLOW

Make room for yellow in your wardrobe—because the illuminated hue made a bold presence at the Spring 2017 shows. Whether it was bright canary, marigold, or lemonade, a wave of yellow washed over designer collections such as Dries Van Noten, Erdem, and Haider Ackermann. Erdem Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Emilio Pucci Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Dries Van Noten Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Chloé Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Haider Ackermann Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Naeem Khan Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

RAINBOW BRIGHT

Elie Saab, Balmian, and Temperley London took a maximalist approach to color-blocking by way of multiple colored stripes. Meanwhile, Chanel and Givenchy played on prints that featured a kaleidoscope of hues across sheer silhouettes. Elie Saab Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Chanel Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Emilio Pucci Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Temperley London Spring 2017. Photo by Marcus Tondo / Indigital.tv.

Balmain Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Givenchy Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

WORD UP

Slogans and words were written all over the runways. Gucci’s Alessandro Michele featured a gown with a belt that read “Hollywood Forever Cemetery,” while Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered a strong message at Christian Dior with a “We Should All Be Feminists” T-shirt. Button-down shirts at Maison Margiela had striking fonts and “Love & Devotion” was inscribed on a T-shirt at Ashish. Christian Dior Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Maison Margiela Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

House of Holland Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Haider Ackermann Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Gucci Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Ashish Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

TRENCH REDUX

The timeless trench underwent a deconstructed update at Marni; shoulders were broadened at Balenciaga; and over-the-top belts nipped at the waist at Dion Lee. Meanwhile, Carolina Herrera offered feminine options that featured a floral print skirt overlay. Balenciaga Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Bottega Veneta Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Carolina Herrera Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Christian Dior Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

Dion Lee Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Marni Spring 2017. Photo by Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv.

SPORTS LUXE

Don’t expect athleisure to die out anytime soon. It’s only getting better with every passing season. Blurring the lines between workout gear and daywear, sporty influences in the form of mesh leggings, statement bodysuits, and anorak jackets were present at Versace, Dion Lee, and Max Mara. Versace Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Dion Lee Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Courrèges Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Fenty x Puma Spring 2017. Courtesy of Fenty x Puma.

DKNY Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.

Max Mara Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

BROAD BLAZERS

Out with the slim and in with the boxy. Blazers on the runways proposed by Balenciaga, Céline, and Jil Sander indicated that bigger is better with a rollout of sharp, wide-shouldered jackets. Including pinstripe styles and lace designs (featured at Jacquemus), the spring season’s power suits share a strong silhouette. Jacquemus Spring 2017. Photo by Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv.

Jil Sander Spring 2017. Photo by Umberto Fratini / indigital.tv.

Céline Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Balenciaga Spring 2017. Photo by Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv.

Gareth Pugh Spring 2017. Photo by Luca Tombolini / Indigital.tv.