Here's What You Can Expect to See on the Spring '17 Runways

Published on Sep 6, 2016 at 4:50 PM

Before the lights go up on the very first runway of New York Fashion Week, we can already tell you what you might see. That's thanks to a few of our favorite designers who are lifting the curtain on their Spring '17 collections and sharing a sneak peek at their sketches and the inspiration behind the looks. Influences as varied as '60s Capri and ethereal romance make their mark in this lineup, giving us a range of silhouettes and colors that we can't wait to see take shape on the catwalks. Read on to get a taste of what Spring 2017 might look like.

Milly

"Spring 2017 has me all wrapped up exploring sensuality and purity."

J.Crew

"Shape and Colour."

Marchesa

"Iris."

Marissa Webb

"Counterbalance."

Banana Republic

"Inspired by modern techniques and traditional craft and how new proportions bring an easy sophistication."

Christian Siriano

"My Spring 2017 collection is perfect for a getaway on the Isle of Capri. Vintage photos from the '60s and '70s inspired a cool, modern seaside collection fit for a world-traveled woman."

Bibhu Mohapatra

Lacoste

"Redefining notions of comfort. Elegance and sexuality."

Jonathan Simkhai

"Complexity."

Rebecca Minkoff

"There was this care-free mood and ease to the lifestyle of 1970s California surf culture that inspired me for Spring '17."

Rebecca Taylor

Dennis Basso

"World voyager."

Monique Lhuillier

"Ethereal Modern Romance for my Spring 2017 woman."

Whit

"Fresh air and big skies."

Prabal Gurung

"Feminism then and now."