From Spanish-influenced flounces to the paperbag waist, this is what was trending on the spring 2016 fashion week runways.
'70s-Inspired Suede
If you thought the fashion pack was done with its '70s inspiration love affair, you'd be wrong. Jonathan Saunders,Alberta Ferretti, Rebecca Minkoff, and Olivier Rouesteing all send pieces made of suede down the runway, one of the decade's most-loved fabrics.
All Victorian Everything
Ruffles, puffy sleeves, high-collar necklines, and loads of flowers -- we spied these Victorian-era influences and more at shows like Emilia Wickstead, J.W Anderson, and Erdem.
The X-Factor
Consider it a new fiff from the off-the-shoulder top we saw last Spring. Spooted at Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Jason Wu, ADEAM and Derek Lam, this silhouette was top among designers.
White Shirt Redux
A basic button down for Spring? Not if you are Phillip Lim, Tome, Monse, Delpozo or Zac Posen. This seaon the classic Oxford received a designer makeover, taking it from simple to souped-up.
The Flat Mule
Comfortable shoes are still trending thanks to brands like Trademark, Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, and Edun. To that we say #blessed.
Spanish Influences
Pleats, Please
Well, it looks like we are downsizing on those car wash pleats that are so big for Fall 2015. Instead, designer such as Altuzarra, Tome, Boss and Proenza Schouler have turned their sights towards a tinier, tigher knife pleat.
Paperbag Waist
Though it's not exactly the easiest trend to wear in real life, that didn't stop 3.1 Phillip Lim, Public School, Tome, or Tibi from sending skirts and pants with the roomy silhouette down their runways. Our suggestion? Pair yours with a piece that's tighter on top.
Nothing but Net
Marchesa, Alexander Wang, Cushnie et Ochs, Tome, Proenza Schouler, Dion Lee, Creatures of the Wind—everywhere we turned a model was caught in a designer net.
Marled Knits
Something about knits for spring doesn't quite sound right on the surface, but after seeing selects from Wes Gordon, Michael Kors, Creatures of Comfort, Jason Wu, and BCBG, we're on board.
Lingerie
The pieces that are normally relegated to the bedroom are getting their day in the sun. Alexander Wang, Wes Gordon, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, and Yigal Azrouël-tested, editor approved.
Fringed Benefits
Fringe has been trending for a few seasons now, and after seeing it at Derek Lam, Edun, Boss, Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Sui, and Prabal Gurung it's clear the swingy trim is here to stay.
Lightweight Denim
Warm-weather denim is nothing new, but that didn't stop many designers from showing it in their spring 2016 collections. Gabriela Hearst, Opening Ceremony, Jil Sander Navy, Cushnie et Ochs, Suno, and others sent jean dresses, shirts, skirts, and more down the runway.
The Half-Moon Bag
Watch out buckets, there's a new shape that's about to take the fashion world by storm. Victoria Beckham, Michael Kors, and even the designers who made the bucket bag athing, Mansur Gavriel, have all turned their sights towards the half-moon shape.
Orange
Yes, it's a pretty in-your face color, but that didn't stop Dion Lee, Adam Selman, Baja East, Veronica Beard, or Altuzarra from highlighting it in their collections. Orange, in a variety of shades, will be your go-to hue next season.
Blown-Out Plaid
Gingham will always have a place in our hearts (and on the runways) but this season, designers are saying, "supersize me." We spotted large plaids at Thakoon, Marissa Webb, Brooks Brothers, Victoria Beckham, and Wes Gordon, to name a few.
Source: Elle