The 8 Biggest Trends From New York Fashion Week
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New trends spilled out onto the runway with every Spring '17 show at New York Fashion Week. There were reappearances from the trends already taking hold in our closets, like pleats, and the bared shoulders we've come to regard as the season's staples. Then there were the fresh iterations, the newness that promised to shake up our wardrobes next year with contemporary cuts, unexpected details, and a re-imagining of our old standbys. These are the looks we're highlighting inside — the eight biggest trends to come down the catwalk and to add to your closet when Spring 2017 arrives. Take a look through the contents below to skip straight to the trend you'd like, or flip through to see it all in full.
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Vacation Prints
Spring's florals are bright, splashy, and on vacation. The saturated, tropical-feeling motifs find their way onto everything, giving you those getaway vibes, even when you're trapped at home.
Michael Kors Spring 2017
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Baja East Spring 2017
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Boss Spring 2017
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Oscar de la Renta Spring 2017
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Milly Spring 2017
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Rosie Assoulin Spring 2017
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Christian Siriano Spring 2017
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Tanya Taylor Spring 2017
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Tibi Spring 2017
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Whit Spring 2017
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Altuzarra Spring 2017
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Wardrobe Disruption
Classics were ripped apart, split at the seams, and reconstructed — giving way to a new lineup of Spring '17 essentials that are meant to be worn askew.
Alexander Wang Spring 2017
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Milly Spring 2017
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Monse Spring 2017
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Self-Portrait Spring 2017
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Monse Spring 2017
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Adeam Spring 2017
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Orla Kiely Spring 2017
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Tome Spring 2017
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Ruffled Up
No longer just for flirty dresses, ruffles are taking shape on everything for Spring. Often asymmetrical, the flouncy finishes lend a little pep to everyday and special-occasion pieces.
Zimmermann Spring 2017
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Adam Lippes Spring 2017
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Altuzarra Spring 2017
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Cynthia Rowley Spring 2017
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J.Crew Spring 2017
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Rachel Comey Spring 2017
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Sachin + Babi Spring 2017
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Jason Wu Spring 2017
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Rebecca Taylor Spring 2017
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Tanya Taylor Spring 2017
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Elizabeth and James Spring 2017
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Ryan Roche Spring 2017
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Full Exposure
Spring '17's crop top is basically a bra top, putting the midriff on full display, save for a slip of fabric or an open blazer.
Victoria Beckham Spring 2017
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DKNY Spring 2017
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Sally LaPointe Spring 2017
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3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2017
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Alexander Wang Spring 2017
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Rosie Assoulin Spring 2017
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Jonathan Simkhai Spring 2017
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Tory Burch Spring 2017
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Tibi Spring 2017
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Pinstriped
The classic stripes featured prominently in Spring '17 collections, offering a familiar contrast to contemporary cuts that are way more forward than the pinstriped suits of the past.
Monse Spring 2017
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Baja East Spring 2017
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Banana Republic Spring 2017
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Band of Outsiders Spring 2017
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Brock Collection Spring 2017
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Carolina Herrera Spring 2017
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Christian Siriano Spring 2017
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Tibi Spring 2017
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Tory Burch Spring 2017
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'80s Influence
Designers dipped into the past to craft new looks with nostalgic references. Think puffy sleeves, wild prints, grunge — and even acid-wash jeans — all reintroduced to your 2017 wardrobe with modern nuances.
Marc Jacobs Spring 2017
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Coach Spring 2017
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Jeremy Scott Spring 2017
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Sally LaPointe Spring 2017
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Prabal Gurung Spring 2017
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Reem Acra Spring 2017
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Tracy Reese Spring 2017
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Rodarte Spring 2017
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Proenza Schouler
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Tibi Spring 2017
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Strap Me Down/Tie Me Up
Harnesses, straps, and ties were the subversive details that will turn your Spring wardrobe into statement pieces with edge.
Rag and Bone Spring 2017
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Alexander Wang Spring 2017
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ICB Spring 2017
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ICB Spring 2017
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Creatures of Comfort Spring 2017
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Taoray Spring 2017
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Tibi Spring 2017
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Milly Spring 2017
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The Slouch
Silhouettes are loose and easy for Spring, giving way to exaggerated, oversize tops, trousers, and dresses that hang just-so off the body. Even track pants have their moment as relaxed vibes take the spotlight.
Elizabeth and James Spring 2017
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Band of Outsiders Spring 2017
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J.Crew Spring 2017
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Prabal Gurung Spring 2017
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Ryan Roche Spring 2017
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Victoria Beckham Spring 2017
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Zimmermann Spring 2017
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Tracy Reese Spring 2017
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Band of Outsiders Spring 2017