30 Current Fashion Trends from Leading Brands and Style Experts

The latest fashion trends of 2024 (top 30) comprise a unique blend of garments, footwear, and accessories from past styles and contemporary trends.

Expect a mix of classic fashion styles from the 80s and 90s with contemporary fashion trends and aesthetics from Bohemian, Rock, Goth, Punk, and Preppy subcultures in combinations never seen before.

Let’s explore and enjoy the latest fashion trends of this coming year and what you need to know to stay on top of your stylistic game.

1. Trench Coats

Not a fashion season has passed without the trench appearing, and the most recent fashion shows were no exception.

With a perennially stylish military cut, the super practical trench coat has been a fashion staple since the First World War.

Also, the casual trench is perfect for drizzly days, thanks to the Gabardine fabric.

An iconic garment for decades, the casual trench, has been brought back to the US by Meghan Markle’s recent royal visits.

The coat works wonders for Preppy, BCBG, and Old Money styles when paired with a cashmere roll neck and chunky boots to create that stylish yet military-inspired outerwear look.

2. Leather Jackets

Not a fashion season passes without a leather jacket for women wearing an appearance, and this year is no exception to the rule.

A perennial of the most popular fashion trends, the leather jacket is a must-have garment for fashion styles like Rock, Punk, Metal, Glam Rock, and even the American Greaser.

Yet, after a half-decade of cruelty-free and vegan leather jackets – in various colors and styles, from plus size clothing to workwear.

This year, we see a return to classic, clean-cut bomber, and custom-made biker leather jacket styles.

3. Floral Dresses

Almost synonymous with spring, flowers have long represented renewal, beauty, and the feminine side of nature.

The association between floral motifs and natural femininity can be traced through fashion’s last hundred years.

As the role of women in society (equality, empowerment) changes, so does the general concept of feminine symbols such as flowers in clothing.

Led by stores like Princess Polly and similar women’s clothing stores, 2024 is the year of Boho fashion style.

However, the current looks can be described as ‘adding petals to the metal’ as designers and stylists are no longer interested in rose prints.

Instead, florals are taking over Goth clothing brands and other digitally born aesthetic clothing trends like cottagecore, darker academia, light academia, and e-girl styles.

4. Sweet Pastels

Subvert the saccharine; pastels are a perennial spring favorite, but this year’s styles balance delicate with daring.

Frothy ruffles and sheer tulle add romance to short lengths, making longer styles more risque and suitable for Babycore, Soft Girl, E-girl, and even Bimbocore.

In times when everyone wears loungewear with wolf-cut hairstyles, sherbet lemon chiffon is a radical statement.

Very popular in the past on pajamas and loungewear, contemporary pastel looks will elevate your 1990s Barbie girl to a controversial fashion powerhouse that crushes everything on its way.

Yes, matching sets and sweatsuits can still be worn around the house, but the style works best for unconventional social settings.

5. Punk Style Boots

Following a massive surge in popularity, every designer and retailer from Balenciaga to Zara takes cues from the fancy Punk style boots.

Characterized by a rounded toe and a thick, rugged, tractor-style sole, this style is among this year’s most wanted footwear fashion trends.

Pun-inspired chunky street kicks are the modern interpretation of the platform sneaker look.

With all the chunk and less of the sporty cheek, the look has owned both runways and street style for the past two years.

Think Miuccia Prada and Balenciaga grooved-rubbed trek soles on steroids, an aesthetic opposite of the stretchy neoprene flats and kitten heels.

6. Chunky Loafers

Too early for boots, cold for fancy shoes, and not in the mood for high heels? I’ve got you covered with these Preppy-inspired chunky loafers.

With an overall classic look, these shoes stand out from the mainstream and are ideal for outfits from Blokette, Teddy Girl, and Androgynous styles.

The current fashion trends put chunky loafers at the top of the flat style, particularly when paired with longer-length socks for a ‘Schoolcore’ aesthetic.

7. Boho Style Dresses

The Bohemian style has always had some of the most relaxed, versatile dresses a woman can wear.

Are they headed out on a summer night? – Throw it on with sandals and go.

Are you going to a wedding? – Dress it up with jewels and heels.

Maxi dresses are trending again, thanks to TikTok’s Indie and Cottagecore styles.

Cottagecore is a new fashion trend led by boho brands like Free People or stores like Anthropologie and will continue to grow this year.

Dubbed by many as ‘blanket dresses’ – as they are great while chilling on the couch, the maxis are brighter and shinier now.

More extensive and bolder is better, as clashing prints with wide tulle make everything seem sunnier.

Some of our favorite influencer and celebrity outfits utilize the color-blocking trend; many shades pair perfectly together.

8. Vests & Shests

Vests have long been seen as essential Bleak Crush and Acubi garments appreciated for their practicality and style.

However, vests didn’t become a standard part of womenswear until the 1970s, when they entered the mainstream as casual work attire.

By the late 1990s, it became fashionable for women to wear vests as part of their everyday style, which became one of the popular trends of the 2000s fashion.

The rest is history, as vests have taken over the runway and the streets since then.

Don’t own a vest? DIY an old sweater by cutting off the sleeves or layering a muscle tee over a long-sleeved shirt to create a similar look.

9. Puff Shoulders

Unmissable puff sleeves – with ruffles, puffs, and frills – are all over the catwalk and high street, and there’s no sign of the trend stopping.

Stuffed with social and logistical questions, puff sleeves shouldn’t be a viable trend; is it possible to hug those you love while wearing a top that resembles giant armbands?

And yet, the ‘Sleevification’ of fashion is in full swing, suitable for styles like Coquette, Boho-chic, Cottagecore, and poised to take over in 2024 and rock the runways of fashion capitals.

10. Sash Belts

Far from being purely utilitarian, sash belts can add a unique personal stylistic touch.

Adding a belt can be the equivalent of adding a period to the end of a sentence.

In the past, sash belts were created to be worn with bridal dresses, but in 2024, sash belts will be used beyond the bridal landscape.

Next year, sash belts will be a fashion-forward statement piece you can tie around your waist (like a sash) and look like a style goddess.

11. Bralettes

The difference between a bra and a bralette is that bralettes are softer, more lightweight, and usually made without wiring.

Suitable for fashion styles like Coquette, Blokette, Bimbocore, and Baddie, bralettes give lighter support than regular bras.

In the past, this comfortable bra alternative was layered under baggy shirts for an extra print or pop of color.

However, the wire-free style comes this year in all colors, fabrics, and designs, so you can wear it as a top.

Moreover, you can now wear bralettes under blazers and cardigans, and you do not have to match them with your top layer.

The possibilities are endless: match it with a co-ord set, under a blazer, with denim Bermuda shorts, under a mesh top, a vacation shirt and high-waisted skirt, under a sheer ensemble, and so on.

12. 90s Bucket Hats

The bucket hat is back, as searches have increased by 56% since last year (according to Lyst) and a 55% increase in searches on eBay.

Recently spotted on Billie Eilish, Diplo, and fashion shows of Bode, Kate Spade, and Anna Sui, bucket hats never faded.

This type of hat is the ideal lockdown wear, great for hiding a headful of curls untouched by the hand of a hairdresser.

Emerging from the early days of 80s Hip-Hop and 90s fashion, the hat screams, ‘It’s summer!’ while giving you a Madeline moment.

The shape – charming and silly – evokes a smile and a fizz of memories.

This seeming duality has given the hat longevity that somehow transcends trends.

So, swap your baseball cap for a bucket hat and sport one of many current trends initiated by Rihanna and Bella Hadid.

13. Academia Vibe

Academic-infused styles – including dark academia and light academia – got a massive boost and are expected to remain relevant in 2024.

Driven by social media nostalgia for school and fashion, this fashion style emphasizes education, learning, reading, and writing, hence the ‘academic’ touch.

The style can be split into three substyles: dark, light, and grey academia.

While each academic substyle has characteristics, most draw aesthetics from Preppy and Goth styles.

You can go with the dark academia style by choosing heavy knitwear in dark tones inspired by ancient Hogwarts-worthy libraries.

Or, light academia for a ‘lighter’ twist on its goth-leaning counterpart and create an aesthetic that carries an air of refreshing positivity.

14. The Goth Look

When considering alternative fashion, the Gothic style is always at the top of any list.

In the early alternative subculture, gothic clothes are a cornerstone of the scene, with ‘the blackest of the black and the darkest of the dark’ at heart.

However, you do not have to be the ‘baddest witch in the coven’ or in love with the prince of darkness to wear hot goth apparel.

Moreover, you’re entitled to be decadent and sulky in your gothic slip dresses, bringing darker vibes to your daywear outfits.

15. Y2K Revival

Y2K style brings back bubblegum pink everything: Metallic jackets, wide-leg denim trousers, bedazzled logos, teeny-tiny bags, denim on denim, and lots of Juicy Couture.

Given the pastel tones, the Y2K-inspired clothing is also suitable for Emo, MC Bling, and Cagole.

Blame it on the idea that once we felt comfortable going outside again, our commitment to comfort didn’t waver.

For example, Y2K sweatpants are reaching a jeans-like status, as almost anything can go with a pair of simple sweats.

The secret to pulling off a Y2K style is not to look frumpy or too formal.

Go for candy-colored sweatpants – the fastest and cheapest way to make you look (and feel) like a fashion icon.

16. Mesh Shirts

With roots in Glam Rock and Punk styles, mesh tops took the fashion world by storm last year, in a trend that continues in 2024.

Known as the ‘second-skin’ trend, this style grazes on your body so that it might as well be a second layer of skin.

While that may not sound particularly appealing, the number of celebrities rocking mesh shirts – think Marine Serre’s moon-print stretch-jersey top – such as Beyoncé, Adele, Kylie Jenner, and Dua Lipa, is nothing short of stellar.

The fashion trend is a perfect wardrobe go-to, no matter the season, with many ways to fashion sheer blouses, shirts, and underlays.

You can quickly go with our fave mesh long-sleeve top & lace bra combo, but there are other ways to combine and wear sheer tops with your wardrobe faves creatively.

Whether you dress it up or down or layer it up for those chilly evenings, second-skin tops will be your best friend this spring.

17. Knee-High Boots

Swing it back to the ’60s fashion with the classic gogo dancers-inspired item of footwear – white knee-high boots.

Taking inspiration from the mid-century Youth Revolution and the Space Age, this Mod-approved look is a chic way to elevate your outfit.

White knee-high boots are great for a particular reason – they easily match many looks in this or that style and can be worn everywhere, from work to parties.

18. Wide-leg Denim

For the last ten years, if you had asked a woman to wear pants that weren’t skin-tight, she would have rolled her eyes in disgust.

Last year, we gave skinny jeans and leggings undivided attention, but 2024 will save us from another year of uncomfortably tight jeans.

Leg-wide, baggy, or puddle-type oversized jeans are a must-have for Y2K Grunge, Streetwear, Blokecore, Britpop, and Hip-Hop outfits.

It wasn’t until this year that wide-leg trousers started popping up on the streets of New York, London, and Paris.

19. Shackets

If you’re new to this trend or spotted it plastered all over your Instagram feed, you may wonder, ‘What is a shacket?’

Suitable for Grunge and Indie styles, ‘shackets’ are what the name suggests – stylish outdoor clothing that crosses between a shirt and a jacket.

Yep, two of your favorite wardrobe pieces combined into one…how great is that?

Imagine a shirt likened to a jacket made of thicker fabrics, has pockets, and can be worn layered up or on its own as outerwear.

With different fabrics, finishes, and details, brushed plaid shackets are among the current fashion trends that can be worn anywhere.

They’re heavier than a flannel shirt but not as bulky as a full coat and perfect if you need to run out.

20. Pastel Suits

The Kawaii-inspired bubblegum pink trend was first spotted on the S/S 21 runways and has since entered the fashion must-have pieces.

In 2017, you couldn’t walk into a shop without seeing ‘millennial pink’ outfits everywhere.

It was the color to invest in, loved by style celebrities, sticking around until late last year from clothes to homeware.

However, the upcoming season was already signaling a new pink shade in town: bubblegum pink.

Imagine the Hubba Bubba gum wheel you used to get from the local corner shop, as that’s the hue you’re looking for.

Brighter than the soft, millennial color, the punchy, bold, and vibrant color is ideal for Bubblegum Coquette, Soft Girl, and an office E-girl.

21. Tiger Prints

An update on last year’s pervasive Leopard print pattern, tiger prints are the definitive Glam Rock style aesthetic.

This year, tiger stripes are showing up on everything from cozy knit sweaters and boxy overcoats to prim blouses and dresses in case you need a break from your sweatshirts and elastic waists.

Once worn by our parents – and our grandparents before them – tiger print is more relevant than ever.

For reference, check out Balenciaga’s SS22, which shows leopard prints in masculine and oversized coats with poppin’ padded shoulders, yellow tights, and large earrings.

Also, Pearlcore, a.k .a. the modern version of ‘ropes and ropes of pearls,’ is going strong with this style.

This season, round pearls are taking a break from the limelight in favor of sculptural, almost architectural, statement pearls.

Oversized, off-round, Keshi and Baroque pearls are everywhere.

Opt for a layered look featuring a Baroque pearl strand and a pearl pendant for a cool, urban-chic alternative to the timeless classics.

22. Disco Ball Look

Whoever said disco was dead has never seen the disco ball fashion style.

The iconic disco ball symbolizing 70s fashion and the 80s disco looks has left its mark on more than just movies and dance moves.

If you long for Studio 54 good old days, packed with the quirkiest breed of celebrities, you will love these disco ball fashion features.

A disco ball may not be very versatile, but it looks right at home on everything from shoes to swimsuits.

As the temperature climbs, so does the number of statement silvery styles for the upcoming season.

The category is mercury rising, with textures in the form of sequins and oversized metallic paillettes, as well as ‘touch me’ ruffles and lurex that shine even brighter when the sun’s out.

23. Crochet Ensembles

Pumped up by Harry Styles and his pop-culture phenomenon ‘Watermelon Sugar’ video, these Indie-style crochet sets are a booming fashion trend.

The clip features Styles and a group of revelers on the beach, eating fruits while clad in an extensive array of brightly colored crochets, vintage-printed swim, and resort wear.

Since the video launch, the popularity of crochet has continued to rise among the Boho-chic, Hippie, and Twee.

According to the fashion search engine Lyst, searches for crochet clothing have risen by 85% since the end of last year, particularly for crochet dresses and sets.

And thanks to Lucy Williams, Bettina Looney, and Chrissy Rutherford, crochet sets are the style of choice for beachside holidays and summer staycations.

24. Hoodies under Blazers

Inspired by the Hip-Hop style, the ever-so-cozy hoodie is one of the most popular garments rocking the latest fashion trends.

Wearing a blazer with a hoodie is no longer just another street-style cut but a mainstream look transcending generations.

Wearing a quarantine staple-piece hoodie under a blazer adds a stylistic layer to your overall look.

Look for a slim, tapered hoody — preferably a darker, solid hue without too much embroidery or graphics.

Pair it with a dark, solid blazer. Slacks or denim are up to you — either will work, depending on the occasion.

25. Bomber Jackets

Arguably inspired by the Varsity bomber jackets of Yappie and Ivy League Preppy styles, the latest reiteration of the bomber jacket is taking the world by storm.

Bomber jackets should always rest loosely on your hip – unless you’ve opted for a slightly cropped style.

For a modern streetwear look, the clingy cuffs shouldn’t go past or above your wrists, no matter the fit.

26. Cropped Cardigans

Popular from early 90s fashion to the end of the millennium and Y2K mania, there’s nothing more trend-defining in contemporary fashion than the humble cropped cardigan.

A vintage-inspired trend kicked off by high brands like Alessandra Rich and LoveShackFancy, quickly copied by Zara, Forever 21, and other fast fashion brands.

Regardless, if putting together a cute outfit seems too much to handle, a skinny knit with a trending style of jeans is the perfect answer.

Styles range from basic button-ups to embroidered, embellished, or printed knits, so there’s something for everyone.

You can wear these shrunken knits with slip skirts and a leather jacket, especially if you need another layer of protection.

Of course, jeans and boots also complement a cropped cardigan.

However you style it, be it Fairy Grunge or e-Girl, ensure you’ll be comfortable all day long.

27. Boiler Suits

This one-and-done hero piece has cropped up everywhere this year, from the runway to your favorite affordable stores.

It’s easy and cool, and it takes the stress out of picking pants and a shirt – because we all have enough to think about right now.

Traditionally made from heavy canvas or denim, the one-zip wonder was one of many game-changing inventions from the Industrial Revolution.

Women’s boiler suits are popular, especially in large sizes, and are offered by fantastic plus-size and petite clothing brands.

Beloved by celebrities such as Giambattista, the Hadid sisters, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, and Irina Shayk, this versatile all-in-one is your swiftest route to utility chic.

28. Balloon Sleeves

Every 20 years, old fashion trends are revived by trendsetters, celebrities, social media influencers, and political events.

However, some trends have staying power, proving to be more than fleeting – and the puff-sleeve style is the perfect example.

With Victorian and Edwardian style roots, the larger-than-life sleeve comes in many variations: the balloon, the Juliet, the leg-of-mutton, and so on.

The balloon sleeve trend cracked the fashion veneer in 2018 when the ‘80s fashion looks raved the world’s runways.

Fast-forward to this year when supersized sleeves are more popular than ever.

This year’s balloon sleeves are taking over the sweaters at Fend, the pleated shirtdresses at McQueen, and the puffed gowns at Rodarte.

29. Modern Preppy

Create a modern Preppy look by mixing punch-packing bubblegum pink colors and variations of shades.

Color clashing is a great way to revive your wardrobe and make a fashion statement at no cost.

It pairs neon with contrasting colors – or colors you wouldn’t put together – to create unique focal points.

Classic shifts, maxis, and pencil skirts; the secret to pulling it off is sticking to simple shapes and shades at the opposites on the color wheel.

30. Monochromes

The black-and-white color combo is a no-brainer for styles like Minimalistic, Acubi, and even Streetwear looks.

Choose black and white when in doubt, as there’s no pairing as classic as a white button-down and black pants.

However, as the latest fashion trends reveal, it does not mean that if it’s black and white, you can’t experiment.

Whether textural and layered, like Prada’s circle cut-out knits, or classic color-blocking at Louis Vuitton, there’s a monochromatic style trick for everyone – choose which one.

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