sheer fabrics, crochet and lace

From September 7 to September 13, 2023, the fashion world descended
upon New York City to watch the many runway shows and presentations
for the ss24 season. Among several prominent trends, designers focused
on the idea of body consciousness, affirmation and positivity;
designers were keen to use revealing fabrics including sheers, crochet
and lace, all of which highlight a woman’s curves.

A stitch in time

Many New York designers used crochet work for a variety of styles,
mostly dresses.

Alejandra Alonso Rojas

Look 47: a white sleeveless short crochet dress with layers of fringe.

Aknvas

Look 11: a short red crochet dress with inserts at the waist, extra
long fringe and detachable sleeves, also with long fringe.

Coach: designer Stuart Vevers

Look 9: a long black laddered crochet dress with a turtleneck and long sleeves.

Gabriela Hearst

Look 14: a variegated striped crochet caftan in blue, green, salmon
pink, burgundy, black and beige.

Frederick Anderson

Look 15: a ¾ sleeve collarless yellow crochet dress with a deep vee
and exposed stomach.

Lace makers

The use of lace was another way in which designers created soft and
feminine silhouettes.

Coach: designer Stuart Vevers

Look 34: a lime green tank dress in sheer lace with an asymmetric
ruffle and heart shaped embellishments, over a black bra.

Eckhaus latta: designers Zoe Latta and Mike Eckhaus

Look 22: a round neck long sleeve dress in sheer blue lace with opaque inserts.

Carolina Herrera, designer Wes Gordon

Look 57: a long-sleeved round neck midi-length coral colored lace
dress with a skinny pink belt.

Adeam: designer Hanako Maeda

Look 27: a long-sleeved sheer black lace fitted shirt with a collar
and hook and eye front closure over black flared pants.

Frederick Anderson

Look 28: a black lace fitted midi length dress with ¾ sleeves over a
short white underskirt.

Sheer Delight

Designers used chiffon and other transparent fabrics for a series of
designs that emphasize feminine figures.

3.1 Phillip Lim

Look 1

Blush pink voile sleeveless tank top and split side matching skirt
embellished with crystals.

Altuzarra

Look 4: a sheer pink dress with skinny straps in a crinkled material.

Jackson Wiederhoeft

Look 7: a long white sheer tank dress with a ribbed trim and crystal
embellishment.

Sandy Liang

Look 34: a sheer black dress with plaited straps, a full shirt and bow
embellishment.