Paris, the heart of the fashion industry, consistently dominates the international scene, particularly during its acclaimed fashion week, which is perpetually expanding. Brands from New York City, London, and Milan are migrating to secure a position among the elite designers that exhibit at Paris Fashion Week. Every season, fashion enthusiasts and trend watchers worldwide eagerly follow the live streams of runway shows that are destined to dictate the trends for the coming months. With the onset of the fall/winter 2024 season, we have the privilege to scrutinize the trends that have just made their grand appearance on recent runways and adopt them without delay.
Whether you’re a pioneering trendsetter or just curious about the future of fashion, join us as we decipher the trends that are likely to emerge from the latest Paris Fashion Week. We’ve inspected every single designer who showcased this season, identifying recurring themes worth discussing. Here are the nine trends you need to know about.
The ’70s Revival
The fashion world has a knack for recycling trends from past decades, and currently, the ’70s seem to be the focus of every designer’s attention. The most buzzed-about showcase of the season was Chloé, which paid tribute to the brand’s late-’70s collections. Other designers followed suit, and this trend is now on our trend radar.
Favorite Daughter
The Lana Cord Pant – $258
Chloé
Recycled Cotton-Linen Denim Maxi Dress – $2490
The Rise of Capes
Fall is synonymous with outerwear, creating the perfect opportunity for a new fashion staple to make its way to the forefront of our coat closets. Capes skyrocketed in popularity on the runways at an incredible pace, and everyone at our headquarters is talking about it. If you’re looking to elevate your style, this is the way to go.
COS
Wool-Blend Cape – $190
Chloé
Wool Cape Coat – $3890
Katie May
Boss Lady Cape Minidress – $156
The Hat Factor
At times, even the most fashion-forward individuals struggle with taking an outfit to the next level. In 2024, the answer lies in a good hat. Paris Fashion Week runways were filled with hats of all shapes and sizes. From newspaper caps to oversized sun hats, don’t be shy to try them all.
Brixton
Fiddler Marine Cap – $58
Prada
Woven Fabric Bucket Hat – $795
Free People
Shady Character Packable Wide Brim Hat – $68
Sky-High Necklines
Designers are pushing boundaries, taking necklines beyond the turtleneck level and sending them skyward. Trench coats were most affected by this change, and the adjustable functionality to wear them lower or higher adds an intriguing air of mystery to your personal style.
Banana Republic Factory
Merino Wool Mock-Neck Sweater – $35
Massimo Dutti
Belted Oversize Coat – $499
The Call of the West
From Beyoncé and Lana Del Rey unveiling country albums to Louis Vuitton hosting an entire Western-themed fashion show, the fashion and pop culture scenes are heading West. We’ve been sporting denim on denim, Western-inspired boots, and plenty of fringe to stay on trend.
Petit Moments
Modern Rodeo Belt – $45
Golden Goose
Charlie Leather Western Boots – $890
The Sheer Skirt Surge
While sheer everything has been on the rise for some time, lately designers are focusing on a particular sheer wardrobe staple: skirts. While it might seem impractical to own a sheer skirt, the styling opportunities are surprisingly endless, and we plan on exploring them.
Reformation
Graysen Knit Two Piece – $218
Lioness
Soul Mate Maxi Skirt – $69
Larger-than-Life Fur Coats
Recently, fur coats have been larger than life, and the Paris Fashion Week runways confirmed that this trend is here to stay. If you haven’t already invested in a coat that occupies half your closet, now is the time to do so.
Alo Yoga
Opulent Faux Fur Statement Jacket – $698
Raey
Oversized Faux-Fur Maxi Coat – $1450
OW Collection
Freya Faux Fur Coat – $550
Corporate-Friendly Bags
The fashion crowd’s handbag collection is set to become more refined and professional than ever. A corporate-friendly bag trend has arrived and is here to stay. We’re also taking notes on how models are carrying them down the runway.
Hereu
Fleca Shoulder Bag – $656
Ferragamo
Wanda East/West Leather Top-Handle Bag – $2500
Mango
Braided Leather Bag – $249
Leather Gloves
Leather gloves are quite the statement-makers. Surprise everyone by styling them with a minidress, and you’re guaranteed to impress.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Collection Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves – $108
Vince
Long Stacked Leather Gloves – $245
J.Crew
Italian Leather Tech-Touch Gloves – $138
Amelia Jenkins has always been destined to work in fashion. She interned at Elle magazine, and after graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she worked for ShopBazaar, contributing regularly to Bazaar.com, and is now an associate editor at our magazine.
