• Pink Sweat Set by WildFox

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    This August’s Magic trade show in Las Vegas revealed that brands are done being trepidatious about designing for a post-pandemic world.

  • Pink Separates by Skies Are Blue

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    The loungewear and easy-wearing staples of seasons past have receded from view, replaced by a crowded palette of bright hues, unconventional prints and motifs, and trend-forward silhouettes.

  • Pink Short Suit

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    “Pink is everywhere,” Helfman said, noting that many of the season’s trends stem from pop culture.

  • Pink Platform Heels

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    Margot Robbie will star as Barbie in a live-action film slated for release next summer, and the buzz surrounding the project has already trickled down to mass-market retail.

  • Platform Heels

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    Nearly every brand’s collection featured at least one core item in blazing hot pink, while many showcased matching head-to-toe ‘fits from  blazers and trousers to skirt-and-blouse combos, as well as evening attire like sequined cocktail dresses and slinky slip dresses complemented by ‘90s-inspired, sky-high platform peep-toe heels.

     

  • Crystal Heels

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    “Consumers are asking for it right now,” Helfman said. “When you’re a trend-driven consumer who wears fashion as art, as a way to express yourself, you’re looking for pieces that are dynamic and exciting.”

  • Cowboy Chic

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    Glamour-infused Western wear was also on display.

  • Western Denim Jumpsuit

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    “You see a lot of cowboy hats now being paired with a modern bodysuit and jeans,” Helfman said by way of example.

  • Reveuse Denim Jacket

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    “Beyonce just came out with her new album, Renaissance, which had a whole Urban Cowboy costume design,” she added.

  • Sparkly Heeled Cowboy Boot

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    The trend manifested across categories, from apparel to footwear and accessories.

  • Cowboy Boots by Corkys Footwear

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    Brands featured fringed suede jackets and vests, crystal-encrusted hats, blinged out denim jackets, and metallic, bejeweled cowboy boots.

  • Bedazzled Cowboy Hats

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    Accessories like cowboy hats featured adornments like crystals, ribbons and chains. 

  • Charming Bunny Resort Set

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    With Covid travel restrictions lifting across the globe, consumers have been eager to plan their next adventures, Helfman said.

  • Ocean Themed Satin Set

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    Appetites for jet-setting to far-flung locales are impacting spring styling.

  • 7 for All Mankind Lace Beachwear

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    “Whatever is trending on Airbnb is really affecting fashion,” she added.

  • LA Made Satin Palm Frond Set

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    Trend forecasters have been mining travel sites for insight into where shoppers plan to vacation—and what they’re likely to wear while they’re there.

  • Bella Dahl Blouse and Pants

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    “People are going to the Amalfi Coast, they’re going to Palm Springs,” she said, and that’s prompting a resurgence of resort wear, breezy matching sets, palm tree prints and beachy motifs.

  • Billy T Palm Tree Shirt Dress

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    Garments featured beachy prints like palm trees and ferns. 

  • Chunky Slide Sandal

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    Chunky platform sandals and pillow-like EVA slides rounded out the out-of-office looks.

  • Jen & Co Slide Sandal

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    Slides with exaggerated midsoles were trending.

  • Corkys Footwear Slide Sandal

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    Thick foam slides in bright spring color ways complemented beachy apparel.

  • Graphic Print Dress

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    In a refreshing change of pace, spring’s standard ditsy florals were replaced with an array of funky, eye-catching motifs.

  • Molly Bracken Suit

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    Painterly patterns, text-heavy collage prints, abstracted takes on flowers and palm fronds, and ‘70s-inspired swirls and color-blocking were present across dresses, blouses jumpsuits and matching sets, with nary a neutral in sight.

  • Origami Paper Print and ’70s Flower Power

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    Brands showcased a diverse range of prints, even across the same collection.

  • Colorblock Dress by Highlight

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    Most brands featured garments with bright, arresting colors and unconventional patterns. 

  • Abstracted Leaf Print

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    Eschewing traditional ditsy florals, labels opted for new takes on flowers and leaves.

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