Into arts and crafts? This trend is definitely for you
Taking arts and crafts to a new level
Crochet, lace, floral applique.. there was very much a love of all things arts and crafts on the Spring/Summer 24 catwalks.
While there is a hint of boho here, the focus is on the materials that lend themselves to a bohemian vibe, but with a more elevated feel.
Think crochet corsets (KNWLS), sheer knitted and tasselled dresses (Alberta Ferreti and Roberto Cavalli), plenty of floral appliqué (Valentino) and, controversially, dresses over jeans (Zimmermann and Valentino).
For Spring/Summer, it is all about mixing those crochet, lace and tasseled elements with more tailored pieces and minimal accessories. The key here is to pick one detailed piece, be that an embroidered top, a crochet gilet or tasseled skirt, and build your outfit around it, favouring more understated basics such as jeans and a white shirt.
And if this style still isn't for you, do check out the other trends to look out for this summer: maximalism, orange, purple, monochrome, cut-out details, embellished fashion and geometric prints.
The perfect example of how to make the arts and crafts trend look chic and dressy. Team this dress with heeled sandals and a blazer for work.
It's not for everyone, but there's no denying this is THE boho accessory of choice.
These embroidered shorts will look super elegant with an oversized silk shirt and ballerina pumps.
Paired with the matching skirt, this lace crop top makes for a chic and arty evening look.
Bucket hats are also back, so might as well make yours a crochet one to finish off your boho look.
The boho trend is all about arts and crafts-style materials such as lace and crochet, but that doesn't mean you need to play dress up. This silk and lace slip, layered on top of jeans, looks very minimal.
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Penny Goldstone is the Contributing Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK. She writes about catwalk trends and the latest high street and Instagram sartorial must-haves. She also helms the Women Who Win franchise.
She has worked in fashion for over 10 years, contributing to publications such as Cosmopolitan, Red, Good Housekeeping, and Stylist.
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