11 Trends That Will Define the Summer 2023 Fashion Aesthetic
Sofia Richie’s stellar wedding-weekend wardrobe has already inspired viral TikToks discussing her chic looks, including this maxi-skirt outfit. Tapping into one of the biggest trends for spring and summer, Richie demonstrates how to carry the piece into summer by adding a vest top, strappy flat sandals, and eye-catching accessories.
If there is one bag trend to know for summer, it’s raffia bags. Brands including Khaite, Prada, and Celine are debuting raffia bags for summer, and we’re already predicting they will be season defining. If you’re already shopping for an upcoming summer vacation, rest assured that this is a smart buy to add to your suitcase.
We’ve seen ’90s minimalism on the runways for several seasons, and it isn’t slowing down anytime soon. To usher the trend into the upcoming season, add pieces such as sleek one-piece swimsuits with barely-there straps and tube tops into your closet. Christopher Esber has a draped strapless top that is particularly noteworthy.
The color of the year? Undoubtedly, it’s red. While the trend was big on the spring/summer 2023 runways, it is continuing in an even bigger way into the fall/winter 2023 collections, which means that it is a great investment. We’re seeing shades ranging from deep cherry red to bright, fiery hues, so you can find the color that works best in your personal wardrobe.
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Celine recently launched a tennis collection with pieces such as Triomphe canvas tennis racket bags, terry-cloth visors, and polo dresses finished with gold buttons—a designer take on the preppy athletic pieces that have come to define a new era of luxury sportswear. We’ve seen momentum for tennis fashion on and off the courts with brands like Tory Sport and Sporty & Rich, and that isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Thanks in large part to Anthony Vaccarello’s S/S 23 Saint Laurent collection, ’80s jewelry has seen a major resurgence recently that will continue long past summer, in fact, as the fall/winter 2023 collections embraced the jewelry trend in an even bigger way. The pieces to wear now? Chunky cuff bracelets and earrings finished in gold or silver that make a major statement.
This summer, white trousers just may replace jeans as the go-to pants for the fashion set. Instead of dressier trousers that are intended for an office setting, these trousers are more casual and styled with looks that incorporate pieces such as tank tops and flip-flops. Look for straight-leg, tailored styles in easy, relaxed fabrics like linen and cotton.
Wedges have proven to be a divisive shoe silhouette, but their comeback is stronger than ever. Bottega Veneta has continued to bring back its cult version season after season, but in 2023, we’re seeing them dominate the shoe space in an even bigger way. If you buy one pair of shoes for summer, make them wedges.
Brands including Prada and Loewe ushered in the 3D-floral trend in their S/S 23 collections with sculptural flowers that inject a fresh take on the traditional floral prints that we typically see for spring and summer. It has become one of the most coveted trends of the year so far, with styles ranging from rosette-embellished heels to tops adorned with delicate camellias, and we expect to see it dominate this summer.
We’re seeing signs that a new wave of preppy fashion is making yet another comeback with the influx of pieces like crisp button-down shirts. What feels fresh about them for summer is the way we’re seeing them styled—tucked into shorts or pants with a belt, then unbuttoned nearly to the waist.