The year 2024 witnessed the explosion of many diverse fashion trends promoted by international stars as well as prestigious fashion catwalks. In this article, we will wrap up a year by reviewing those fashion trends of 2024.
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Y3K Fashion – The fashion of the future
Y3K style is a fashion trend inspired by futuristic vision, high technology and digital style. This is an amazing combination of modern minimalism, “cyber” aesthetic and space inspiration. Y3K is a prominent fashion trend of 2024 because of its outstanding characteristics:
- Modern technological and material elements: are shown through choosing unique materials for designing outfits. Typically, glossy and light-reflective materials such as vinyl, patent leather, PVC and metal; or materials that create light effects such as metallic fabrics and holographic; ; patterns; electronic circuits or 3D printing.
- Highlighted and futuristic color palette: silver and metallic tones; neon tones; light pastel color
- Creative shape design: Y3K is usually prominent because of its bold design, such as outfits that have architectural shapes; accessories that can bring the “future vibe” (angular sunglasses, boxy handbag).
- Inspirations from space and “cyber”: some Y3K outfits have some details inspired by astronauts, such as silver jackets and cargo pants with large pockets. Furthermore, unisex is an highlight of these outfits since it represents freedom without constraints.
90s style
The return of the 90s style with simple but elegant outfits has been favored by many celebrities. Designs bearing the mark of this decade appeared on fashion catwalks in 2024. Some of the prominent fashion catwalks bring a deep breath of 90s style: Gucci – Milan Fashion Week 2024, Prada – Milan Fashion Week 2024, and Alexander McQueen – London Fashion Week 2024.
Modern Flapper style
Modern Flapper is a reinterpretation of the spirit of 1920s fashion, revamped to suit modern aesthetics. It is well-known as a style that enhances women’s freedom and liberation, the spirit of partying and living life to the fullest, and the symbolism of luxury and art.
There are 3 highlights when it comes to this unique style:
- Fringes and sparkling sequins: these details are usually made from metallic material or sequined, creating a charming motion effect.
- Comfortable but elegant silhouette: shift dress or drop-waist designs create a comfortable feeling but still maintain femininity and elegance for people.
- Sophisticated accessories: typically are long-sleeve hand gloves, jeweled headbands, cloche hats, pearl necklaces, low heels.
Bows and bow ties
Bows and bow ties which originated from Balletcore and Cottagecore became a hot trend with the use of ribbon as a bow to create a gentle look for the appearance.
At Haute Couture Spring Summer 2024 fashion week, hair bows were used as a sweet highlight, combined with bold designs such as Chanel, Dior, Giambattista Valli… creating a widespread effect in the beauty community.
Rosette-core rose details
Rosette-core is one of the prominent fashion trends in 2024 with the highlight of rose details integrated into apparel and accessories. This trend brings the breath of romance, feminine as well as boldness. Rosette-core will have some typical details as follows:
- Outstanding 3D printed rose details: these details are often designed in 3D form, made from soft fabrics such as satin, organza or silk. They are usually attached to collars, shoulders, waits, or accessories, necklaces, brooches.
- The main color tones of this style are usually dark red, pink, ivory or black, expressing romance and charm. Some fashion houses use pastel green or light yellow to create freshness for the outfit.
On the world fashion stage, this year’s designers greatly favor the flower symbol of love. The romance and elegance of roses pervade the designs of famous fashion brands such as Balmain, Alexander McQueen, Giorgio Armani.
White Noise style
White Noise style concentrates on pure white, minimalist designs but no less modern and innovative. This style is not simply an expression of color but also contains a message of purity, peace and flexibility in modern life. Some highlighted characteristics of this style are:
- White color with high contrast plays a main role: White Noise focuses on the original designs in monochromatic whites, from bright white to ivory. Sometimes the designers use neutral colors such as gray, silver or black to create a highlight for the design. Besides, the use of metallic, shiny details or transparent mesh fabric creates interesting visual effects.
- Minimalist design but with bold highlights: the designers often use sharp, unfussy cuts, and basic shapes for their designs. Simultaneously, they also decorate the fits with attractive details such as big bows, asymmetrical folds, layered fabric, or embossed patterns which are embroidered on a white background.
This year, Valentino launched the L’École Collection led by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The designs use white as the main color, combined with sculptural details and sophisticated tailoring techniques, creating a combination of fashion and architecture, imbued with White Noise style.
Boho 3.0 style
Boho 3.0 is a unique style: a rebirth of the classic bohemian spirit, combined with modern elements, giving a novel and creative look. Similar to Bohemian, Boho 3.0 enhances freedom and liberty, however, Boho 3.0 also brings minimalism, sustainability and technologically advanced details.
Some outstanding features of Boho 3.0 in 2024:
- An amazing intersection between classic and modern Bohemian: In particular, Boho 3.0 still retains typical features of classic Bohemian such as such as brocade motifs, tassels, long maxi dresses, and natural materials. On the other hand, details are renewed with higher sharpness, using 3D technology or laser cutting to create high precision, which is more sustainable.
- Environmentally friendly materials: designers have a tendency to use materials recycled from polyester or organic fabrics to minimize the effects on the environment. Noticeably, some brands natural dyeing techniques to create neutral yet rich hues.
- Technology integration and high applicability: Technological details such as power bank pockets, water-resistant fabrics, or temperature-changing fabrics are incorporated into the Boho style. Furthermore, 3D printing technology and virtual reality simulation design are used to create designs which are appropriate in events and daily life.
In the Men’s Spring Summer 2024 Collection, ETRO has brought impressive designs, combining traditional bohemian style and modern elements, clearly demonstrating the Boho 3.0 trend in 2024.
An explosive fashion year
2024 is truly a booming year for world fashion. Not only the appearance of new styles but also the brilliant return of classic styles. Besides, styles with bold interference between classic and modern have brought a fresh breeze to world fashion.
