The spring 2024 ready-to-wear season was characterized by unpredictable weather (heat wave in New York, deluges in Milan), which impacted the season’s street style trends. But luckily for us, showgoers will always dress to the nines no matter the temperatures.
Some trends reflect atmospheric needs, like the cardigan tied over the shoulders or the shopping-bag capes that attempted to protect actual leather goods. In contrast, others 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 Fairly Odd Parents, while for others the color combo is more an ode to the viral moment from Loewe’s fall 2023 show.
The runways aren’t the only source of inspiration—especially when there’s social media and TikTok to keep track of. According to the internet, the latest must-have item is a pair of Martine Rose’s vibrant Nike Shox sneakers, while according to New York City’s Gen Z’ers, a metallic bottom is a must-have in your going-out uniform.
As always, our street style trend report for the season isn’t complete without an appearance from Miu Miu. The influence of the fall 2023 collection—where Mia Goth, Abby Champion, Rianne Van Rompaey, and their model pals walked in sheer skirts and tiny librarian reading glasses—was felt all over the streets.
Scroll through for the 13 street style trends that defined the spring 2024 season.
The Polly Pocket Look
This season’s color-blocking trend included Barbie pink and a zesty green reminiscent of our favorite 2000s cartoon show The Fairly Odd Parents.
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See-Through Moments
Give a sneak peek at your lingerie or tights with a sheer skirt.
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Wear What You Feel
For the Moschino spring show, Katie Grand found inspiration in the brand’s vintage slogans and our street stylers wore their feelings on their tees.
Polka Dots But Make It Red
Red polka dots began appearing in street style well before the Marni show in Paris.
Full Metal Bottoms
In Copenhagen, sequined silver skirts were the metallic to have, while in New York and Milan, shiny silver pants were the bottom of choice.
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Martine Rose Shox
Say goodbye to your Adidas Sambas. Nike levels up with this year’s must-have sneaker.
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The Sweater-Over-Shoulders Look
Wearing a sweater over your shoulders is one way to make sure you’re always dressed for the weather.
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Barely There
One way to beat the heat wave in New York? Wearing a barely-there top.
Hoop Dresses
Following the bubble-dress trend of last season is the hoop dress, which also showed up on the runway at Tory Burch.
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Don’t Forget Your Reading Glasses!
Whether they are prescription or blue light, protect your eyes!
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Shopping Break!
The paper shopping bag is not only recyclable but also free with any luxury purchase.
Fashion Week Squads
Like Taylor Swift and her friends, the fashion crowd enjoys getting papped on their squad walks.
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1-800-I-Have-an-iPhone-Addiction
We’re all glued to our phones during fashion month, whether to answer emails and texts or take selfies.
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