The 6 Biggest Spring 2020 Trends Emerging From New York

Now that New York
Fashion Week has come and gone, it’s time to dig into what some
of our favorite spring runways delivered. Unlike most of the
collections in Milan and Paris, the shows that call New York home
offer some of the most accessible and re-creatable runway looks.
Maybe it’s because the designers on the schedule tend to be a mix
of emerging talent and contemporary labels as opposed heritage
brands, but regardless of the reason, the S/S 20
runways at NYFW were flooded with outfit ideas and trends we
could easily incorporate into our current wardrobes without
expending too much effort or imagination.

It’s hard to play favorites since there were so many S/S 20 NYFW
trends that won our hearts. But if we had to choose, we suppose the
following six are what we’re anticipating the most. So when someone
asks you what you’re looking forward to wearing six months from
now, you’ll be able to coolly offer, “Well, since you asked,
platform sandals, citrus hues like lime and tangerine, and an
oversize tote bag are all on my spring shopping list.”

Ahead, get your download on the coolest spring trends that are
ripe for re-creating, and since we know you won’t be able to wait
for spring to actually arrive, we’ve included our shopping options
so you can start wearing them now.

Platform shoes were all over the spring runways, and although
the iterations were as varied as Tibi’s sky-high clogs and
Staud’s colorful satin slides, one thing is abundantly clear: The
coolest shoes will all be getting a literal lift for spring.

The garish neon hues of the summer have officially given way
to a new crop of fresh color trends. Citrusy hues, especially lime
green, are poised to dominate this spring. Style them alongside
neutral accessories à la Jonathan Simkhai or try a lime-green top
to accent a floral skirt like the models at Maryam Nassir Zadeh
did.

Harnesses, garters, and corsets, oh my! Lingerie-inspired
silhouettes were everywhere on the NYFW runways, whether it was a
leather garter layered over a dress at Dion Lee or a chic
visible-bra situation at Marina Moscone.

Ready or not, oversized bags are gunning for a return. If the
spring collections from Khaite, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tory Burch, and
more are any indication, then the XL carryalls in the shape of
shopper totes will be the biggest bag spring bag trend of them all
(pun intended). The good news is that the trend is as practical as
it is stylish—throw your laptop, water bottle, and gym clothes in
with some extra room to spare.

For once, florals aren’t at the forefront of the spring fashion
lineup, and quite honestly, we’re thrilled about it. Nothing
against florals, but I think it’s time another (equally as springy)
print steps into the spotlight, no? Enter check prints. The
classic pattern got a reboot for spring in pretty pastel colors
with bold, oversize checkers. Picnic in the park, but make it
fashion.

Also
available in more sizes.

Perhaps we were under-caffeinated while viewing the shows, but
after seeing various floaty white dresses parade down the spring
runways, we couldn’t help but imagine that nightgowns were the
inspiration behind these breezy creations. Whether or not they
were intended for catching some z’s hardly matters when
they make for the most effortless spring outfit you’ll wear.