2026 JANUARY
SPRING/SUMMER
2027
TREND REPORT
Report by Genevieve Redding
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From the Desk of the Publisher
This time our Fashion & Trend correspondent, Genevieve Redding, introduced the four fashion trends—Modern Romanticism, Stitched Blossoms, Soft Grudge Glam, and Retro Gym.
For the 4 themes, Genevieve is using catwalk models wearing Christine Dior, Alexander McQueen, Erdem, Simone Rocha, Diesel, No. 21, 7 For All Mankind, Avavav, and GCDS for presentations.
For the lingerie brands, her selections are Skims, Darily Underwear, Bordelle, Fleur du Mai, Kiki de Montparnasse, Perilla, Maison Close, Maria Lucia Hohan, Gilda & Pearl, Noblesse Oblige, Sasha la Mer, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu, Carine Gilson, Bondon Lingerie, Dita Von Tesse, and Wild Lovers London.
For the sports, her selections are Casablanca, Addidas Originals, Nike, The Upside, Splits 59, Staud, Sporty & Rich, and Tory Sport. Although Casablanca can be considered as the “après-sport,” the after-sport aesthetic.
I hope that the readers would find the piece useful and inspiring.
SPRING/SUMMER
2027
TREND REPORT
Modern Romanticism
Fashion’s romantic turn is a cultural moment defined by a craving for beauty. This romantic revival is an ode to the bohemian spirit combined with the elegance of lace-trimmed lingerie. This shift towards softness includes windswept silhouettes made of lace and flowing chiffon in muted shades of ivory, blush pink, and dove grey. Designers including Chloé, Gabriella Hearst, Simone Rocha, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Givenchy and Christian Dior brought romance to the runways with sheer flowing gowns, corsets and voluminous layers of lace and embroidered tulle.
Lingerie is reimagined in sheer dressing gowns and babydolls trimmed in delicate Chantilly lace, and tulle shorts are hemmed with flutter lettuce edges. The return of romance in the form of a softer, more whimsical take on style is set to define the mood for Spring 2027.
Stitched Blossoms
Fashion finds inspiration in flowers every year. This Spring’s blooms are a departure from last season’s floral wallpaper prints. The runways were abloom with abstract botanical motifs. Designers such as Erdem, Simone Rocha, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Prada and Rabanne took a futuristic approach to flora in the form of 3-D floral appliqués, crystal encrusted botanical embroideries, and artistic interpretations of watercolor florals printed on black grounds.
Calm color combinations give floral designs a fresh update in muted pastels paired with black and pops of scarlet. Satin lingerie is embroidered with crystal floral motifs. Large-print blooms pop against black backgrounds. Delicate ivory floral lace edges are contrasted with black or scarlet red satin fabrics. Spring 2027 sees a twist on tradition as floral motifs take on bold new forms.
Soft Grunge Glam
In general trends tend to swing from one extreme to the other. The need for perfection of the “clean girl” aesthetic has been replaced by an act of rebellion: being messy on purpose. The “messy girl” fashion trend for Spring 2027 embraces a chaotic, lived-in aesthetic that prioritizes individuality and ease over perfect styling. Evolving from indie sleaze and 1990’s grunge, “soft grunge glam” merges 1990’s edgy, distressed elements with 2010’s Tumbler-era femininity and polished glam.
The “soft grunge glam” style was ushered in at NYFW by Nicola Brognano at 7 for All Mankind, and notably very present on the runways of No. 21, Acne, Prada, and Diesel. Styling was disheveled, messy, slightly unkempt, and artfully dirty. The aesthetic celebrates imperfection and nonchalance. Lingerie was featured heavily in the form of slip dresses and meant to be seen bra straps toned down in a neutral, uncontroversial palette of muted pastels paired with black. This season fashion girls are combining moody 90s inspired elements with high fashion glamour for a look that is decidedly more undone.
Retro Gym
Over the last decade, mainstream gym wear and athleisure retailers have remained mostly stagnant in design. This same old approach to gym clothes has begun to feel repetitive and basic. Fitness girls who love fashion are now looking for something more: a personalized approach to gym wear. The natural solution: vintage athletic wear. Last year on TikTok, users began uploading videos showing off thrifted gym outfits. Gen Z has just discovered 2000s activewear. Suddenly everyone is swapping their Pilates uniform for Y2K sportswear. Vintage garments have personality and feel one-of-a-kind. There is a sense that each piece is versatile and authentic to their personal styles. On an aesthetic level, there’s something quite cool about the way people would dress to exercise during this decade.
Today athleticwear is more integrated into high fashion than ever before. This season saw sport-inspired garments appear on runways from Avavav, Miu Miu, Simone Rocha and GCDS. Leading sportswear brands like Adidas Originals, Splits59, The Upside, and Adanola are also banking on this trend with styles that fuse this vintage aesthetic with modern innovation and performance-enhancing fabrics. Emerging designers are experimenting with sport-inspired fashion, creating collections that are both interesting and functional. While nostalgia is part of this renaissance, there is also an element of this trend that is about encouraging a more personal approach to dressing. The future of sportswear is unapologetically vintage.
