Ultra Glam
No matter what new variants come into play, designers have HAD it with the stay-at-home aesthetic. Enter soiree styles that no one even cares if you wear outdoors—glitz, drama, ’70s-inspired over-the-top-ness. Self-shot content of your killer look is the new party, after all.
Embellishments
Fancy folks know the add-a-touch-of-sparkle trend is both (a) very posh ’22 and (b) always a good hack for elevating basic pieces and edgy items alike. Take inspo from this fishnet-esque dress and these gorgeous black beaded heels while you’re at it.
Jelliesssss
Your elementary school flex just got a high-fashion makeover and if you’re not excited about it, do you even have a soul? Fisherman sandals needed this win, to be honest. But now that their moment has arrived, there’s no denying how chic our taste was back then.
Y2K Everything
No, you cannot shake free of the absolute hold the early aughts have on all things right now. Loud color combos, skin-baring silhouettes, flashy metallics, cutesy details, and, like, a lot of miniskirts have solidified their grip on—or at least their right to (re)enter—your wardrobe. And really [looks at picture]…can you blame them?
Grunge
Your eyes do not deceive you. One of history’s most iconic laid-back, casual trends is reclaiming its time. Your well-loved band tees, cozy flannels, and relaxed-fit items all thank you in advance for your adherence.
High Volume
Minimalism? The fashion industry no longer knows her. When reached for comment, it said it hadn’t heard of Subtlety either. Expect large-format, statement-making shapes to take over you and your feeds in the coming months.
Have We Mentioned Skin?
The spring/summer runways basically told everyone that exposure is the name of the game, now more than ever. Get ready for a hell of a lot of cutouts and sheer moments, because they’ll be inescapable.
Fringe
What did I tell you about this party theme? You’re going to see it everywhere, and yes, it’s going to include everything you’d normally want to shake your tail feather in. That’s right: It’s twirl time.
Stylist: Cassie Anderson. Hair: Lisa-Raquel Baines at See Management. Makeup: Tatyana Makarova at Statement Artists. Manicure: Nori at See Management. Fashion assistant: Ana Tess. Set design: Carrie Ashley Hill at See Management. Model: Jolie Chang/The Identity. Casting: Noir Casting. Production: Brenda Armendariz. Location: Pier 59.
Rachel Torgerson is the fashion features and lifestyle director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing fashion and lifestyle coverage online, in print, and on our various social media platforms. She has over a decade of experience in the fashion and media industries. Before landing at Cosmopolitan as a digital fashion editor in 2016, she worked at Us Weekly, The Knot, and Fitness Magazine, among others. When she's not discussing runway trends, you can definitely catch her trying out (and, in many cases, failing) a new crochet cardigan pattern or in a spirited debate about the difference between the Bridgerton books vs the Netflix series. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @RachelTorgs
