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For fashion devotees, entering the spring/summer seasons means time to assess what’s in our wardrobes, think about how our styles have changed over the year and examine what new ideas have emerged in fashion. That’s why we’ve rounded up the biggest trends on and off the runway for our spring/summer 2022 fashion trend report and scoured the internet to find where to shop them so that you don’t have to.

crochet

Crochet garments rose to popularity at breakneck speed during 2020 and have showed no signs of slowing down in the past two years. This woven stitch method gives the apparel a handmade look that appeals to the slow fashion sensibilities of the conscious consumer. As a result, crochet clothing has become a staple for spring/summer clothing. It’s searchable everywhere, from resale websites like Depop to e-tailers like Browns Fashion, who carry luxury renditions of this trend.

Les Coyotes De Paris Teen Blue Flora Crochet Tote Bag Dhs546 SHOP
Andersson Bell Moana Organic Cotton Crochet Mini Skirt Dhs‏1,750 SHOP
Chloé Multicoloured Kayla Crochet Loafers Dhs3,800 SHOP
AGR Ombré Crochet Mini Dress 3,532 SHOP
Fendi Blue FF Motif Crochet Bucket Hat Dhs3,890 SHOP

Halter Neckline

The halter neckline is effortlessly elegant and versatile. Brands like Prada and Norma Kamali have followed conventional codes for the halter necklines this season, but more experimental versions of the neckline have emerged too. For example, Bottega Veneta‘s fluid halter top is rendered with a rope tassel that dangles around the neckline and Raisa Vanessa’s crystal-embellished halter midi dress (pictured below).

Akoia Swim Exclusive Noelie Crocheted Cotton Mini Halter Dress Dhs455 SHOP NOW
Tom Ford Duchesse Intarsia Halter Top Dhs5,980 SHOP NOW
Christopher Esber Reversed-Halter Ruched Maxi Dress Dhs3,565 SHOP NOW
Rosie Assoulin Mustache Halter Top Dhs3,285 SHOP NOW
Raisa Vanessa Crystal-Embellished Halter Midi Dress Dhs13,055 SHOP NOW

rompers

The rompers du jour are often rendered in comfortable fabric, like terrycloth, and come in bold colour-blocking or fun prints. They’re an easy outfit to put together for a walk down the promenade or to lounge poolside on a hot summer day. Their magic is in their simplicity and comfort.

Ulla Johnson Isidro Ruffled Cotton Romper Dhs1,545 SHOP NOW
Terry Il Pareo Cotton-Terry Playsuit 1,025.00 Dhs SHOP NOW
Oscar de la Renta Leather Romper Dhs16,110 SHOP NOW
Good American Terry Romper Dhs425 SHOP NOW
Prada Printed Jumpsuit in Chambray Canvas Dhs8,100 SHOP NOW

Mirco Miniskirts

Call it frequency illusion, but after the Miu Miu micro miniskirt started a firestorm of memes, micro-minis have been everywhere. From Bluemarine to Balmain, it’s become one of the biggest spring/summer 2022 fashion trends to transcend the runway. Although the “micro” element of these skirts might scare off people that lean toward casual styles, it does have a “Euphoria high” ethos that garners mass appeal. It’s no wonder why we can’t seem to get enough of them.

Dolce & Gabbana Lace-Up Satin Mini Skirt Dhs4,100 SHOP NOW
DES_PHEMMES Exclusive Embroidered Cotton-Satin Mini Skirt Dhs1,805 SHOP NOW
DES_PHEMMES Embellished PVC Mini Skirt Dhs820 SHOP NOW
Raisa Vanessa Crystal-Embellished Pleated Mini Skirt Dhs5,015 SHOP NOW
Mach & Mach Wool Mini Skirt Dhs2,295 SHOP NOW

sequins

Sequins are party-ready detailing on any top or dress and help an outfit transition easily from day to night. With the disco-ball effect of the sequins reflecting in the sun or under flashing lights, you’re the life of the party, no matter where you are.

David Koma Sequined Midi Halter Dress Dhs5,735 SHOP NOW
Brandon Maxwell The Liquid Sequin Polo Top Dhs4,860 SHOP NOW
Zuhair Murad Feather-Trimmed Sequin Jumpsuit Dhs9,750 SHOP NOW
David Koma Oversized Sequined Shirt Dhs7,325 SHOP NOW
ROTATE Augustina Sequined Jacquard Mini Blazer Dress Dhs1,280 SHOP NOW

cut-outs

Cut-outs are part of the larger deconstructed fashion trend that rejects convention and embraces creative stitching, tears, or holes. The style has been popularized by brands like Nensi Dojaka (the 2021 break-away label that’s responsible for the sheer trend) and by models like Bella Hadid. They add an unexpected element to any outfit that sits comfortably at the intersection of edgy and sophisticated. As it goes today, the more prominent the cut-out, the more eye-catching the outfit.

Brandon Maxwell Cut Out Silk Slip Dress Dhs8,775 SHOP NOW
Johanna Ortiz Amaretto Lips Adjustable Midi Dress Dhs3,835 SHOP NOW
Aje Vanades Cutout Linen-Blend Midi Dress Dhs2,230 SHOP NOW
SIR Anja Cutout Cotton Maxi Dress Dhs1,435 SHOP NOW
Aje Myriad Cutout Organza Mini Dress Dhs1,545 SHOP NOW

 

Purple

With the rise in dopamine dressing, people have used colourful fashion to boost morale and fashion houses are taking notes. Clothing is progressively more colourful with each season and purple has become one of the biggest fashion colour trends of 2022. Pantone dubbed purple, specifically Veri Peri, as the colour of the year, saying that it has “a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit.”

Christopher Esber Corded Cutout Linen Midi Dress Dhs3,915 SHOP NOW
DES_PHEMMES Exclusive Embroidered Mini Dress Dhs3,285 SHOP NOW
Tom Ford Feathered Silk Coat Dhs44,240 SHOP NOW
DES_PHEMMES PVC Cargo Pants Dhs995 SHOP NOW
Raisa Vanessa Feather-Trimmed Glittered Knit Corset Top Dhs3,970 SHOP NOW

BraLettes

Bralettes received fanfare with brands like Jacquemus and Khaite transforming our perception of bras as tops. They’re perfect for the heat of summer and are easily styled whether it’s done modestly with an oversized blazer or worn as a cool, skin-baring garment against the summer sun. Bonus points if the garment has a strappy cross-body detailing.

Prada Triangle Logo Bralette in Re-nylon Dhs2,350 SHOP NOW
Jacquemus Le Bandeau Valensole Bralette in Viscose Blend Knit Dhs610 SHOP NOW
Alessandra Rich Knitted Bralette Dhs1,250 SHOP NOW
Significant Other Zola Striped Linen-Blend Bandeau Top Dhs530 SHOP NOW
Alessandra Rich Knitted Bralette Dhs1,250 SHOP NOW