Here we are again. Four weeks, nearly 450 shows and 18(!) memorable Kaia Gerber runway sightings later, the Spring 2018 season has come to a close. Needless to say, it was a lot to take in, but once again we’ve managed to distill a month of incredible fashion down to its 15 most important trends.
Unsurprisingly, many Resort 2018 trends (stripes, trenches, monochromatic dressing) held strong. Surprisingly, not one but two golf course staples (long tailored shorts and polos) got designers’ nod of approval. And it goes without saying that fanny packs are an absolute must-have for spring.
Care to see what else is in store? Click through the gallery above for the top fashion trends of Spring 2018.
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Spring 2018 Runway Trends
Asymmetry
Spring 2018 had lots of asymmetry, from handkerchief hems to off-kilter tops to that coat-slung-over-one-shoulder Céline trick. And then there were those (Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Dries Van Noten, etc.) who literally bisected their designs. Being two-faced is now a good thing.
Dries Van Noten Spring 2018
Asymmetry
Anteprima Spring 2018
Asymmetry
Public School Spring 2018
Asymmetry
Gabriele Colangelo Spring 2018
Asymmetry
Alexander Wang Spring 2018
Asymmetry
Haider Ackermann Spring 2018
Sheer Overlays
“A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity." So says the Dalai Lama and the Spring 2018 runways. Whether transparency equates to near-nudity depends on you, and what you layer under your sheer dresses, suits, trenches, etc.
Max Mara Spring 2018
Sheer Overlays
Miu Miu Spring 2018
Sheer Overlays
Christian Dior Spring 2018
Sheer Overlays
Emilia Wickstead Spring 2018
Sheer Overlays
Jil Sander Spring 2018
Sheer Overlays
Emilia Wickstead
Head-To-Toe Denim
An early-aughts Britney and Justin would be pleased to note that Canadian tuxedos are now the height of fashion (and have been for many seasons ). Per the Spring 2018 runways, all-over denim looks are going nowhere. Dark, tailored takes are particularly de rigeur . (Don't listen to Stella McCartney — avoid neon acid wash at all costs.)
Nina Ricci Spring 2018
Head-To-Toe Denim
Unravel Spring 2018
Head-To-Toe Denim
Fendi Spring 2018
Head-To-Toe Denim
Rosella Jardini Spring 2018
Head-To-Toe Denim
Marques ' Almeida Spring 2018
Head-To-Toe Denim
Tom Ford Spring 2018
Drawstring Details
Welcome to the age of glamleisure. Rather than dressing like you're straight-up going to the gym, opt for a high-low mix of dressy and sporty. Pair anoraks with ladylike skirts, bungee cord-accented pants with glittery camis...you get the idea.
Céline Spring 2018
Drawstring Details
Peter Pilotto Spring 2018
Drawstring Details
Jasper Conran Spring 2018
Drawstring Details
Calvin Klein Spring 2018
Drawstring Details
Isabel Marant Spring 2018
Drawstring Details
Mary Katrantzou Spring 2018
Plastic
The weather is proving less and less predictable. It follows that the Raf Simons-pioneered chic rain gear trend is already picking up speed. Come spring, we'll be keeping dry in clear plastic coats, capes, skirts and trousers from Chanel, Toga, Balmain, Calvin Klein, Ellery and more.
Toga Spring 2018
Plastic
Balmain Spring 2018
Plastic
Calvin Klein Spring 2018
Plastic
Chanel Spring 2018
Plastic
Ellery Spring 2018
Plastic
Valentino Spring 2018
Standout Stripes
An extension of the Resort 2018 trend, designers from New York to Paris filled their Spring 2018 lineups with bold (oftentimes vertical) bands in dynamic colors. Stripes elongate the leg, draw the eye upward and make for graphic, head-turning looks. What's not to love?
Louis Vuitton Spring 2018
Standout Stripes
Mila Schon Spring 2018
Standout Stripes
Givenchy Spring 2018
Standout Stripes
Stella Jean Spring 2018
Standout Stripes
Missoni Spring 2018
Standout Stripes
Monse Spring 2018
All Tied Up
While most designers — especially those based in New York — favored that 90s-referencing shirt-tied-around-the-waist look , Balenciaga's Demna Gvasalia took a preppier, more perverse approach.
Balenciaga Spring 2018
All Tied Up
Esteban Cortázar Spring 2018
All Tied Up
Sonia Rykiel Spring 2018
All Tied Up
Sacai Spring 2018
All Tied Up
Moncler Gamme Rouge Spring 2018
All Tied Up
Jason Wu Spring 2018
Pastels
While Technicolor and neon were big hits on the runways, soft sorbet hues loomed just as large. Style them in monochrome outfits, natch.
Acne Studios Spring 2018
Pastels
Chloé Spring 2018
Pastels
Sies Marjan Spring 2018
Pastels
Paul & Joe Spring 2018
Pastels
Rejina Pyo Spring 2018
Pastels
Max Mara Spring 2018
Knee-Length Shorts
Oxymoronic long shorts — beloved by Gigi and Bella Hadid, best when dressed up by a pair of heels — are about to trend hard . (As are bike shorts, as are short suits.)
No. 21 Spring 2018
Knee-Length Shorts
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2018
Knee-Length Shorts
Maison Margiela Spring 2018
Knee-Length Shorts
Tibi Spring 2018
Knee-Length Shorts
Off-White Spring 2018
Knee-Length Shorts
Prada Spring 2018
Trenches
Whether painted, half-shredded or made with silk, leather or PVC, trenches are the new power coats.
Alexander McQueen Spring 2018
Trenches
Trussardi Spring 2018
Trenches
Faustine Steinmetz Spring 2018
Trenches
Céline Spring 2018
Trenches
Dries Van Noten Spring 2018
Trenches
Max Mara Spring 2018
Fanny Packs
Kendall Jenner and the street style set are way ahead of the curve on this one. Sling yours over your shoulders for optimal cool-kid vibes; wear it with eveningwear if you want to (kind of, a little) stand apart from the crowd.
Gucci Spring 2018
Fanny Packs
Valentino Spring 2018
Fanny Packs
Cividini Spring 2018
Fanny Packs
Balenciaga Spring 2018
Fanny Packs
Sportmax Spring 2018
Fanny Packs
Rochas Spring 2018
Sequins
In uncertain times, fashion embraces frivolity. This spring, expect to see paillettes on pretty much everything.
Sachin & Babi Spring 2018
Sequins
J.W.Anderson Spring 2018
Sequins
Bottega Veneta Spring 2018
Sequins
Each x Other Spring 2018
Sequins
Coach 1941 Spring 2018
Sequins
Marc Jacobs Spring 2018
Logomania
As far as the Spring 2018 runways are concerned, wearing a pricey piece without the designer's name stamped across it is the sartorial equivalent of a tree falling in an uninhabited forest.
Louis Vuitton Spring 2018
Logomania
Emporio Armani Spring 2018
Logomania
Fendi Spring 2018
Logomania
Gucci Spring 2018
Logomania
Sonia Rykiel Spring 2018
Logomania
Versace Spring 2018
Fringe
Fashion's 70s obsession has officially peaked. Keep a comb on hand to tame your free-swinging fringe.
Christian Dior Spring 2018
Fringe
Edun Spring 2018
Fringe
Céline Spring 2018
Fringe
Roksanda Spring 2018
Fringe
Loewe Spring 2018
Fringe
Marco de Vincenzo Spring 2018
Nouveau Polos
Some oversized and androgynous (Marni), some feminized with peplum and ruffles (Balenciaga), polos, once reserved for golf players and rappers, got a fashion-forward thumbs up for spring.
Y/Project Spring 2018
Nouveau Polos
Carven Spring 2018
Nouveau Polos
Lacoste Spring 2018
Nouveau Polos
Adam Selman Spring 2018
Nouveau Polos
Koché Spring 2018
Nouveau Polos
Marni Spring 2018
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