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The fashion trends for spring summer 2020 already have us excited for the return of warmer weather and longer days. And if the New York, London, Paris and Milan runways are anything to go off, this might just be the chicest season we’ve seen in years.
Whether you religiously overhaul your wardrobe each time the weather starts to turn, or just like to be across what’s going on in the fashion world, look no further for a round up of the biggest designers are buzzing about right now.
From the colours and prints having a ‘moment’ right now, to the ‘It’-pieces you’ll want to invest in ahead of time, here’s our Fashion Editor’s round up of the nine biggest trends set to dominate spring/summer.
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1. Shirt dresses
Fit for the office or spontaneous trips to the seaside, the shirt dress is a summer wardrobe staple for a reason: it’s versatile AF. Opt for a classic white oversized style or, alternatively, add some zest to the look by selecting a pastel hue or print. Our recommendation? Ice-cream tones with subtle pinstripe lines in different directions is an instant winner.
As seen at: Nina Ricci
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Daniela tie-embellished striped cotton-voile midi dress, £210, Acne
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Leda shirt dress in pink, £70, Wolf & Badger
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Cotton shirt dress, £30, Mango
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2. Victorian necklines
Call it the Little Women effect but 2020 is set to be a year-long homage to the time of Jo March. High necklines on billow-sleeved blouses and prairie dresses, coupled with intricate button detailing, is the order of the day and we are soooo okay with it.
As seen at: Zimmermann
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Floral shirred neck belted skater dress, £20, Boohoo
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Ruffle collar silk shirt, £95, & Other Stories
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Tiger-print puff-sleeve cotton shirtdress, £200, Ganni
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3. Short suits
Meet the summer-approved alternative to your beloved oversized trouser suit: the short suit. Now, we know what you’re thinking… ‘I can’t possibly wear that without looking like a twit’, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Stick with utilitarian styles in neutral tones with oversized pockets and you can’t go wrong.
As seen at: Eudon Choi
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Julie double-breasted gabardine blazer, £260, Frankie Shop
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Julie pleated gaberdine shorts, £130, Frankie Shop
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Stone fitted suit woven jacket, £35, PrettyLittleThing
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Stone suit shorts, £20, PrettyLittleThing
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Double-breasted satin-trimmed crepe blazer, £630, Frame
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Satin-trimmed pleated crepe shorts, £255, Frame
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4. Ankle chains
Good news: it’s time to channel your inner noughties kid and bring back ankle bling. Forget tiny woven string and beaded pieces, this season it’s all about flashing that statement gold and silver hardwear. Better yet, shop shoes that have them built into the strap for instant chic. Wear with understated co-ords, and finish with a vintage jacket.
As seen at: Prabal Gurung
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The Wondering Traveller embellished suede sandals, £360, Alighieri
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Wide fit wholesome pointed block heels with chain anklet in ochre velvet, £35, ASOS
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Shiloh 100 leather sandals, £950, Jimmy Choo
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5. Mixed florals
Florals, spring – you’ve heard it all before, right? But what if we told you that this season it’s all about floral-on-floral energy? Yup, maximalism is alive and well with the ‘more is more’ mantra ringing truer than ever before. This summer-loving Isabel Marant combo is practically made for long days at the beach.
As seen at: Isabel Marant
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Fara floral-print silk mini dress, £110, Rixo
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Mixed floral print shirt, £546, Stella McCartney
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Print mix panel dress, £50, Hush
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6. Racer checks
Racing checks are fast becoming one of the defining prints of 2020, with everyone from Kylie Jenner to ASOS’ latest designer collaboration repping the distinct lewk. Keep it classic in the black and white colour palette, or mix things up by donning a neon-hybrid mix.
As seen at: Ashley Williams
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Chunky trainers, £20, ASOS Design x Christian Cowan
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Jitney 1.4 checkered tote bag, £995, Off-White
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Mini crossbody bag, £7, ASOS Design x Christian Cowan
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7. Boilersuits
Boiler suits made a high fashion revival last season and, from the looks of things, they’re sticking around for another strong stint. This means that those of you who were bold enough to invest in one will get another season’s wear out of it. Alternatively, if you were a bit on the fence when you first saw the long-sleeve jumpsuit was making a comeback, now’s your chance to get in on the trend.
As seen at: Chanel
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Floral-print linen jumpsuit, £850, Zimmermann
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Black topstitch jumpsuit, £52, Warehouse
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Belted woven-flannel jumpsuit, £165, Kitri
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8. Chunky soles
Pack a punch with high impact footwear that’s equal parts sturdy and chic. Partner the punk staple with romantic summer dresses to instantly toughen up to your outfit.
As seen at: Shushu/Tong
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Head T-the-bar cleated shoe, £35, NastyGal
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Suede platform sandals, £645, Prada
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Chunky Chelsea boots, £45, Monki
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9. Denim dresses
The ‘70s revival is only getting stronger, with Studio 54 vibes slowly but surely taking over the runways. Not sure how to wear the look? Think Farrah Fawcett-era Charlie’s Angels, when fitted silhouettes, big hair and platform heels were all the rage. Swap the sky high shoes for retro Nike trainers and the denim one-piece looks just as effortless during the day.
As seen at: House of Holland
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Zip-detailed denim mini dress, £100, Alexa Chung
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Dark stonewash denim belted shirt dress, £32, Simply Be
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Stretch denim button down shirt, £39, Topshop
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Fashion Director: Amy Bannerman
Photographer: Rosaline Shahnavaz at ADB Agency
Model: Cai Lee at Wilhelmina
Hair: Sven Bayerbach
Make-up: Jessica Mejia
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