16-Hot Pants / Boy Shorts & Micro Hems

Super-short hemlines, hot pants, and boy shorts were seen across the runway. Max Mara, Fendi, Miu Miu, Prada Versace, and Ferragamo leaned into the trend.

Gucci, Giambattista Valli, Coperni, Michael Kors, Dolce Gabbana, and Isabel Marant also offered bold, leg-baring pieces. Hermès adds an elegant touch to the short hemlines with an additional layer of sheer fabric.

17-Dramatic Necklines & Neck Details

Necklines took on sculptural forms with intricate details. Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Sacai, Burberry, Bottega Veneta, and Ferragamo pushed boundaries with high-neck ruffles, heightened by layers of tulle or fur, asymmetrical cuts, rolled lapels, and exaggerated collars that draw attention upwards, the focal point of their pieces.

18-Crochets & Nets

This artisanal craft took center stage with lightweight, breathable pieces ideal for spring layering. Ralph Lauren and Chloé embraced the trend with breezy designs perfect for the season.

Crochet-embroidered pieces appeared in collections from Zimmermann, Elie Saab, Gabriela Hearst, Simkhai, Marco Rambaldi, and Acne Studios. Meanwhile, Yohji Yamamoto, Roberto Cavalli, and Etro incorporated fishnet elements into their designs.

19-Ruffles & Frills

Ruffles were big and bold this season. From romantic, cascading frills at Valentino and Zimmermann to modern iterations at Akris, Luisa Spagnoli and Bottega Veneta, ruffles added volume and femininity to both skirts and dresses.

20-Sheer Layers for Everyday Elegance (Lace / Tulle / Chiffon)

Romantic fabrics like tulle and lace were everywhere. Alexander McQueen, Yohji Yamamoto, Dolce Gabbana, Frederick Andersen, Valentino, Balenciaga and Gucci featured outfits with layers of tulle and lace.

The sheer trend has embraced bold expression, showcased by designers like Stella McCartney, Andreas Kronthaler, Victoria Beckham, and Alberta Ferretti, while also being reimagined for everyday wear by designers such as Ganni, Akris, Fendi, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Prabal Gurung, Brandon Maxwell, 16Arlington, Louis Vuitton and Hermès, and many others incorporated subtle layers of sheer fabrics, featuring open-weave skirts, tops, flowing pants, and light chiffon dresses.

21-Lingerie Dressing & Slip Dresses & Bra Tops

The trend of underwear as outerwear continues with delicate lingerie-inspired pieces. Chloé, Gabriela Hearst, and Brandon Maxwell featured slip dresses.

Balenciaga and Christian Cowan pushed the trend further, featuring bras, garters, and body stockings, blurring the line between underwear and outerwear. Bra tops were a standout trend this season.

Designers like Max Mara, Hermès, Michael Kors, Alberta Ferretti, Simkhai, and Gabriela Hearst featured minimalist, sleek bra tops paired with tailored outfits. On the other hand, brands like Balenciaga, Prada, Bally, and Stella McCartney showcased modern interpretations. Roberto Cavalli embraced a boho-chic vibe with bra tops, while Dolce & Gabbana brought a retro pin-up flair to the style with structured bullet bras.