Pink Sweat Set by WildFox
This August’s Magic trade show in Las Vegas revealed that brands are done being trepidatious about designing for a post-pandemic world.
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Pink Separates by Skies Are Blue
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal 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.
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Pink Short Suit
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal “Pink is everywhere,” Helfman said, noting that many of the season’s trends stem from pop culture.
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Pink Platform Heels
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal 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.
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Platform Heels
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal 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.
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Crystal Heels
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal “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.”
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Cowboy Chic
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Glamour-infused Western wear was also on display.
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Western Denim Jumpsuit
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal “You see a lot of cowboy hats now being paired with a modern bodysuit and jeans,” Helfman said by way of example.
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Reveuse Denim Jacket
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal “Beyonce just came out with her new album, Renaissance, which had a whole Urban Cowboy costume design,” she added.
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Sparkly Heeled Cowboy Boot
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal The trend manifested across categories, from apparel to footwear and accessories.
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Cowboy Boots by Corkys Footwear
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Brands featured fringed suede jackets and vests, crystal-encrusted hats, blinged out denim jackets, and metallic, bejeweled cowboy boots.
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Bedazzled Cowboy Hats
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Accessories like cowboy hats featured adornments like crystals, ribbons and chains.
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Charming Bunny Resort Set
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal With Covid travel restrictions lifting across the globe, consumers have been eager to plan their next adventures, Helfman said.
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Ocean Themed Satin Set
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Appetites for jet-setting to far-flung locales are impacting spring styling.
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7 for All Mankind Lace Beachwear
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal “Whatever is trending on Airbnb is really affecting fashion,” she added.
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LA Made Satin Palm Frond Set
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal 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.
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Bella Dahl Blouse and Pants
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal “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.
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Billy T Palm Tree Shirt Dress
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Garments featured beachy prints like palm trees and ferns.
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Chunky Slide Sandal
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Chunky platform sandals and pillow-like EVA slides rounded out the out-of-office looks.
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Jen & Co Slide Sandal
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Slides with exaggerated midsoles were trending.
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Corkys Footwear Slide Sandal
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Thick foam slides in bright spring color ways complemented beachy apparel.
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Graphic Print Dress
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal In a refreshing change of pace, spring’s standard ditsy florals were replaced with an array of funky, eye-catching motifs.
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Molly Bracken Suit
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal 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.
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Origami Paper Print and ’70s Flower Power
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Brands showcased a diverse range of prints, even across the same collection.
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Colorblock Dress by Highlight
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Most brands featured garments with bright, arresting colors and unconventional patterns.
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Abstracted Leaf Print
Image Credit: Sourcing Journal Eschewing traditional ditsy florals, labels opted for new takes on flowers and leaves.