16Arlington spring/summer 2024
Trends tend to come and go, but certain styles endure. The slouchy knitwear and statement skirt pairings that emerged on the autumn/winter 2023 runways made a stealth return for spring/summer 2024, presenting an array of new combinations to try next year.
Several iterations appeared at 16Arlington’s show, including fuzzy oversized knits worn with midi-skirts adorned with feathers and colourful paillettes. Supermodel and former British Vogue cover star, Precious Lee, took to the runway in a dove-grey jumper and a crunchy transparent skirt, with the brand’s signature Kikka bag clutched to her chest. These looks evoked a high-low mood that was equal parts office appropriate (albeit, quite extravagant) and party-ready, offering a new way to wear your favourite jumper this autumn.
Tove spring/summer 2024
Louche elegance also prevailed at Tove, where a certain feather-kissed skirt and wheat-hued jumper – which was worn nonchalantly off the shoulder – had the front row raising their phone cameras. The pieces wouldn’t traditionally be worn together, but the way that they were styled at the show made for a striking look. The sculptural silver earrings and porcelain white loafers further added to the high-low appeal. “We don’t want anyone to feel too ‘done,’” the label’s co-founder, Holly Wright, told Vogue.
Multiple designers have expressed similar sentiments about their collections. Joseph Altuzarra said before his spring/summer 2024 showcase: “It’s a departure […] I thought of the last couple of years as being an exploration of a kind of escapist world, one that crescendoed last season with all these swirling colours, and I liked the idea of going back to something that felt a little more vulnerable, a little rawer, and a little closer to life.” The various gauzy embroidered skirts and sweaters epitomised his focus on pared-back beauty.
Coperni spring/summer 2024
Coperni, the brand known for its buzzy moments (namely, Bella Hadid and her viral spray-on dress), had its own take on the skirt-knit combo. Looks 13 and 14 were comprised of soft sweaters with dropped shoulders and elongated sleeves, styled with a sheer lace-trim skirt and sequinned skirt, respectively. Take these looks as party inspiration: the knits were just as much of a statement as the skirts.
We recommend delving into your knitwear drawer to revive some of your favorite styles, with the help of an eye-catching skirt. Remember: the trick is in the styling.
Originally published in Vogue.co.uk
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