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Now that spring is here, we’re pausing to take stock of our wardrobes and working out where the gaps are. From new-season fashion heroes – think biker boots, cosy cardigans and shirt dresses – to 2024’s new brands to know, we’ve got all bases covered. Scroll down to see and shop our new-season wish list.
Read more: Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Trends
Noteworthy arrivals
- The denim shorts: Studio Nicholson Bode Denim Short, £230
- The rope sandals: Mango Combined Lace-Up Sandal, £50
- The crochet skirt: The Attico Red Crochet Asymmetric Miniskirt, £380
- The linen dress: M&S Linen Blend Embellished Midaxi Column Dress, £69
Shorts weather has arrived, and Studio Nicholson’s longline pair in beige have caught our eye. Style with loafers and a light cardigan now – see Cos’s zesty ombre knit – then a tank top and fisherman sandals come summer. Elsewhere, Reformation has launched a collaboration with Jimmy Fairly, and The Coline’s retro-inspired, oval-shaped sunglasses are fast becoming the silhouette of the season.
The gorpcore trend isn’t going anywhere, so why not lean in with The North Face’s twill pants for the ultimate meeting of form and function? Similarly, Mango has jumped on the hiker vibe with its new-in cord sandals, which will pair perfectly with everything from summer dresses to slouchy denim. Glastonbury attendees take note.
With its shell-like bust detail and chic linen fabrication, you’d never know the below dress was from high-street stalwart, M&S. Throw on a pair of minimalist sandals and oval sunnies and you have yourself a very ’90s-inspired warm weather ensemble. The Attico has also smashed the summer brief this season with its retina-searing red crochet co-ord, which will transition from beach to city with ease.
Ssense has just launched its own wedding capsule, but the directional pieces in the collection should not be reserved for brides. Aaron Esh’s cute cream co-ord, which features a halter-neck top and bubble-hem miniskirt, is a highlight. Meanwhile, Malone Souliers has partnered with British fashion designer, Tabitha Simmons, on a versatile shoe capsule – the Kate Mary-Jane flats are worth your attention.
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When it comes to simple, easy-to-style dresses, you don’t get much better than a tank dress, and & Other Stories’s black iteration will look great with sleek sandals and sneakers alike. Elsewhere, we’re seeing the return of the string choker necklace – just add Isabel Marant’s gold and leather style to your favourite white shirt and straight-leg jeans pairing.
Is it just us, or is the balloon skirt having a moment this season? With its dramatic, voluminous silhouette, it’s the perfect piece to add to a simple white T-shirt and sandals – Weekday has our favourite iterations right now. Meanwhile, The Row has delivered yet another lust-worthy flat shoe in the form of the Mara, which comes in four tempting colourways.
The moment commerce writer Alice Cary spotted Uniqlo’s parachute shorts in store, she knew she had to try them on. Rendered in a lightweight fabric and featuring an elasticated waistband and toggle fastening, it’s the ultimate gorpcore (and Glasto-ready) purchase for the summer months.
There are some seriously good pieces from emerging brands cropping up this week: take Tolu Coker’s wool midi-skirt, with its asymmetric hemline and intricate pleating. Then there’s Talia Byre’s spring/summer 2024 collection, which has just dropped online (we’re lusting after the long-sleeved striped top in lime green). YSSO’s sculptural jewellery, meanwhile, is now available to shop on Net-a-Porter.
You know anything Toteme creates is worth paying attention to, especially when it falls into the “wardrobe basics” category. Enter: this season’s mid-rise cargo pant in black – AKA your new transeasonal hero. Speaking of transeasonal, we’re also eyeing up denim jackets, and the best can almost always be found on pre-loved sites. Then there’s the cult T-shirt everyone is talking about from Loewe – surely a sign of the logo tee’s return?
If we had to pick a print of the season, it would be stripes, which have been adorning everything from dresses to skirts, T-shirts to socks. Mango’s elegant midi is currently leading the way for summer with its offbeat, asymmetric appeal – layer over trousers now, then add chunky sandals and gold jewellery when the mercury rises.
Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn circa 1954 with a pair of Capri pants. Mango’s belted pair are a more forgiving alternative to the skin-tight legging styles circulating right now, and will look suitably timeless with a pair of point-toe kitten heels and a white tank top. Speaking of timeless, we came across the perfect pre-loved Gucci raffia bag this week, which lends itself perfectly to the summer months.
If you want to invest in the kilt trend, may we suggest you buy second-hand? There are countless options on Etsy and eBay, rendered in a variety of feel-good hues. Case in point: this yellow and black number, which feels so very McQueen. This week’s new brand discovery, meanwhile, is Auralee, a Japanese label that knows a thing or two about perfectly executed basics. This mohair-blend knit is at the top of our wishlist.
Everyone might be talking about knee-length skirts this season, but we still have a soft spot for the minimalist maxi. The Frankie Shop brings out its Malvo skirt every year, and it remains a firm Vogue favourite. For 2024, style it with a track jacket, a monochrome top-handle tote and mesh ballet pumps.
Add a little zing to your spring with Whistles’s new collection; we can count the zesty, lime-green Kori dress as one of our five-a-day, right? Elsewhere, we have Burberry’s latest reworking of its classic trench coat, as envisioned by Daniel Lee. With its dropped waistline and super-wide belt, it was one of the standout moments from the brand’s spring/summer 2024 runway.
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to polished flats this season, and GH Bass’s Mary-Jane loafer is the latest style to catch our eye, thanks to its buckle detail and conker-like shine. For dress lovers, meanwhile, Doên never fails to deliver, and this season is no different. The Mallory dress in black and white gingham is a chic alternative to spring florals.
Heard of Pellador FC? If you haven’t, you should remedy this immediately. Hailing from Limerick, this cool label offers knitwear and sportswear inspired by Ireland’s design and sporting history. In other news, Paris Texas has dropped an exclusive capsule with Net-a-Porter, and it couldn’t be better timing with our current obsession with all things Western (thank you, Beyoncé).
A denim midi-skirt is just what the doctor ordered for the changeable (read: truly wild) weather we’re experiencing right now: just add sparkly flats now then swap in chunky sandals come summer. Camilla & Marc is also delivering on the spring dressing front with its Kiena raincoat – staying dry never looked so chic.
Buckled details seem to be cropping up a lot this season, on everything from trousers and dresses to coats. Case in point: Ganni’s beige trench coat has been given an unexpected twist with two small buckles by the collar, while & Other Stories’s paper-bag trousers have been cinched by an eyelet belt. Elsewhere, I’m coveting Acne Studios’s football-inspired T-shirts – a fun addition to your spring capsule.
