If you’re bored of quiet luxury, then this catwalk trend is for you
How to be extra this season
If quiet luxury isn't for you, and you subscribe to the coquette movement, then you've come to the right place, since I'm about to take you on a highly embellished journey as part of your guide to the Spring/Summer 2024 trends to invest in.
Unlike the monochrome, orange, purple, which champions a head-to-toe look, this movement is all about finishing your outfit with a flourish, in a similar vein to the cut-out and geometric print trends. This may take the form of a beaded top or a bejewelled skirt.
Indeed, those extravagant finishing touches took centre stage on the catwalk at the SS24 shows in September 2023. I spotted plenty of beads and tassels in Paris, especially at Christopher Esber's very first fashion show, which featured embellished tops and dresses, as well as Lanvin, with a see-through beaded dress that drew gasps from the audience.
In Milan, I couldn't stop thinking about Prada's metallic fringed skirts, wrapped around masculine blazers. The trend was also evident at Tom Ford and The Attico, the latter of which added some feather trims for good measure. Because there is no such thing as too much when it comes to embellished fashion. Here are the pieces to prove it.
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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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