Draping lamé, coated denim, layered sequins, and shimmering trousers took center stage at the spring and fall 2023 shows. From Sacai’s reflective bell-bottom pants to Simone Rocha’s shiny puff-sleeve dress, silver took shape in various silhouettes across designer collections. At Coach, a silver shearling jacket was paired with matching trousers. At Proenza Schouler, a crinkled sleeveless silver dress graced the runway. At Isabel Marant, glimmering motorcycle pants marked a moment, confirming a suspicion: It’s time to revitalize the tone we once loved in the 2010s (because how could we forget the way Christian Dior, Diane von Furstenberg, and Tom Ford once mastered this metallic).
Whether you opt for a head-to-toe silver ensemble (à la Paco Rabanne’s quintessential paillettes) or a more pared-back gleaming accent (such as Prada’s sequin-embroidered mesh dress), working silver into the wardrobe rotation this season is a surefire way to shine. Lean into the silver lining this season and shop our favorite shimmering picks, below.
Dresses
Zara
long metallic mesh knit dress
Prada
crystal-embellished mesh mini dress
Burberry
Anais sequin mini shift dress
Rabanne
metallic ruched side dress
The Vampire’s Wife
the Falconetti ruffled midi dress
Simone Rocha
puff-sleeve metallic mini dress
Tops
There Was One
shiny-effect open-back bodysuit
& Other Stories
fitted sequin turtleneck top
Dries Van Noten
metallic leather turtleneck top
The Attico
Alix sequined tulle halter top
Partow
Juliette silk-blend lamé shirt
Outerwear
Moncler
Archivio Creativo Jubba hooded jacket
Nili Lotan
Perrie metallic trench coat
Skirts
Bottega Veneta
laminated leather intrecciato midi skirt
Rabanne
paillette-embellished mini skirt
Diesel
Melt metallic-jersey midi skirt
Simone Rocha
sequin embroidered tutu mini skirt
Ungaro Couture
Kennedy plissé lamé skirt
Pants
Gap
high-rise faux-leather cheeky jeans
Mango
metallic straight-leg jeans
Cinq à Sept
Francine foiled denim pants
Rotate Birger Christensen
holographic snakeskin-print trouser
Dior
flared light gray denim pants
Shoes
Carel
Kinight buckle-trio ballerina pumps
Aeyde
Darya laminated leather shoes
Bags
J.Crew
Berkeley woven bucket bag
Jacquemus
Le Bisou Perle shoulder bag