The spring 2024 ready-to-wear season was characterized by unpredictable weather (heat wave in New York, floods in Milan), which influenced the season’s street style trends. But luckily for us, showgoers will always dress appropriately, regardless of the temperatures.
Some trends reflect atmospheric needs, such as the vest tied over the shoulders or the shopping bag capes that sought to protect genuine leather goods. Others, on the other hand, felt like they reflected a specific moment in time, like the green and pink Polly Pocket look. Those born in the 2000s may associate this with Cosmo and Wanda from the Nickelodeon cartoon The weird fairy parentswhile for others, the colorway is more of an ode to the viral moment from Loewe’s Fall 2023 show.
The catwalks aren’t the only source of inspiration, especially when there’s social media and TikTok to keep up with. According to the internet, the latest must-have item is a pair of vibrant Nike Shox sneakers from Martine Rose, while according to Gen Zers from New York City, metallic bottoms are a must-have in your going-out uniform.
As always, our street style trend report for this season wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from Miu Miu. The influence of the autumn 2023 collection – in which Mia Goth, Abby Champion, Rianne Van Rompaey and their model friends walked as librarians in translucent skirts and small reading glasses – was palpable everywhere on the streets.
Scroll through for the 13 street style trends that defined spring 2024.
The Polly Pocket look
This season’s color block trend included Barbie pink and a punchy green reminiscent of our favorite 2000s cartoon series The weird fairy parents.
