Forget Every Other Trend—These Are the 5 Colours I'll Be Trying This Spring
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Courtesy of Cecilie Bahnsen, Christian Wijnants, 16Arlington, Nensi DojakaStyle Notes: It might not be Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2023—Viva Magenta—but I'd argue the shades of violet and lilac that populated a surprising amount of runways this season are even chicer.
This Instagram-approved knit comes in a handful of shades, but this is easily my favourite.
I'm bookmarking this stand-out dress for spring.
Off-the-shoulder knitwear is very much a thing this season.
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Courtesy of Cecilie Bahnsen, A.W.A.K.E. Mode, CoperniStyle Notes: Okay, so I know what you're thinking—black isn't really a trend! I get that, but when it featured in so many layered and top-to-toe outfits across the entire spectrum of runways, it's definitely noteworthy. Especially as this is spring/summer we're talking about.
Look for detailing such as this cute beaded hem to set your blackened wares apart from your average garment.
I'm big into matching sets, so you know this Ganni two-piece is high on my wish-list.
Look for tactile textiles, such as velvet, to make your black outfits feel more three-dimensional.
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Courtesy of Rejina Pyo, Victoria Beckham, Christian WijnantsStyle Notes: I spoke to Morgane Le Caer, fashion expert and content editor at Lyst, who told me that, since September's Fashion Month shows, "there was an average of 39,000 page views each month". If that's not indicative of this zingy shade of lime green, which cropped up in all the major collections, being one of the biggest fashion colour trends for 2023, I don't know what is.
Try wearing this shade of lime with charcoal grey for a cool contrast.
You know it's a thing when Bottega Veneta gives it a whirl.
Would you look at those cuffs! Fabulous.
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Courtesy of Chanel, Adam Lippes, A.W.A.K.E. Mode, BatshevaStyle Notes: Akin to the black category above, I'm sure some of you will argue that white is not a "trend"; it's timeless. Here in, however, lies its power. Designers made white feel even fresher by exploring it in various fabrications—everything from silk to vinyl—and that's precisely how we should be wearing it this year.
The attention to detail on this blazer is next-level.
Arket's best-selling tote now comes in this versatile shade of white.
White trousers are the epitome of dressing fancy.
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Courtesy of Ferragamo, Alaïa, Alexander McQueen, AdeamStyle Notes: If lime green isn't for you, there's another bold fashion colour trend for 2023 you can consider—saffron. This vivid shade of red was hard to ignore in the latest collections, and was mostly worn top-to-toe by way of suiting, dresses and hosiery.
An easy way to integrate the saffron colour trend into your everyday wardrobe.
Knitted skirts look great styled with vest tops and oversize shirts alike.
Speaking of knitwear, this H&M style is made of premium wool, which will happily live in your closet forever.