As the colder days start to fade away, that only means we start to keep our eye on the upcoming season. Just last year, the S/S 22 runways offered us a peek of what’s to come, and needless to say, we’re already daydreaming about the trends that await us. From classics stripes to funky retro ripples that will evoke serotonin immediately—these patterned are poised to take over our feeds (Some already are.)
If you’re none one to consider prints in your wardrobe, the five below might just change your mind. These patterns are chockfull of personality and exuberant detail, making any outfit one to turn heads and rake in compliments. With that, keep scrolling below to see the five prints we’re predicting every fashion girl will be clinging to come spring.
By no means are stripes “new” to the fashion scene—but they’re currently more popular than ever. Black-and-white stripes were seen heavily on the runways in a bold and dominating way that’ll make you rethink the print as boring. If you’re one that usually doesn’t opt for prints, this is the one for you. Whether it’s in a simple sweater or a bold vacation dress, it will add a point of interest to your outfit.
Spring is the start of warmer weather, so it’s no shock that vacation-esque prints showed up in droves. Consider it fashion’s good-bye to the dreary winter days and hello to the warmer days and OOO emails ahead. Designers like Anna Sui, Kim Shui, and Paco Rabanne featured heavily saturated tropical designs on a variety of pieces from matching sets to beach-ready dresses. Give this trend a go if you’re ready to request that time-off.
We’ve been seeing retro prints pop-up on the fashion scene in a few different iterations, but this season calls for the trend in all kinds of forms. From the ripple-effect to geometric shapes, designers like Brandon Maxwell made a case for the ’60s and ’70s era patterns in bold and saturated pieces.
Indeed, you can always count on a floral pattern of some sort to make an appearance around this time of year, and for this season we’re taking a trip to your grandma’s house. Instead being punchy and saturated, this type of floral is subtle, spread out, and looks like something you’d find on a vintage quilt. Brands like Markarian always feature a romantic reference, but other designers like Marine Serre and Prabal Garung also brought the tea-set floral print to life in the form of pouf-sleeve jackets, cinched dresses and bustier tops.
With grunge and pop-punk aesthetics back on the rise with Gen-Z, many designers took note with the hit of plaid on their runways. Not just any plaid–but the pattern is usually donned in a darker color palette or distressed. While this pattern may be considered a classic, the versions sent down the runways of Coach and Monse exuded a demure edginess that invoke your inner angsty teen. Whether you choose to take the nostalgic trip, plaid is a print that many won’t be passing on this season.
