Trendstop provides FashionUnited readers with a comprehensive overview of the pivotal catwalk print and graphics trends shaping the landscape of Spring/Summer 2024 womenswear.
The prints for the upcoming season seamlessly blend contemporary influences with a touch of nostalgia. Y2K graphics and retro tie-dye undergo a contemporary revival for today’s youthful consumers, featuring digital, metaverse-inspired elements, as well as innovative upcycling and recycling techniques. The inclusion of three-dimensional aspects further enhances surface patterns, offering a refined perspective on design evolution.
Metaverse Bleed Effects Trendstop Women’s Catwalk Print Spring/Summer 2024 Drawing inspiration from metaverse realms, this trend introduces otherworldly ombre shading and digitized all-over swirls, providing a modern twist on classic tie-dye. Graduating shades, accompanied by a futuristic glow, create an ethereal effect. Hazy blocking and stripe effects with a subtle luminosity gracefully fade in and out across garments and accessories. The influence of virtual design is evident in head-to-toe pixelated ripples and tonal contrasting colors forming stripes.
3D Color Blocking Trendstop Women’s Catwalk Print Spring/Summer 2024 Color blocking techniques take a sophisticated turn, departing from simple, flat surface patterns. Contrasting geometric forms are strategically applied to garments in dynamic, dimensional ways. Fabric appliques, extended attachments, and inserts in contemporary contrast tones contribute to the creation of asymmetric paneled constructions that stand away from the body, introducing captivating and sophisticated new silhouettes.
Y2K Sports Graphics Trendstop Women’s Catwalk Print Spring/Summer 2024 Continuing the Y2K revival, this trend manifests in active graphics with a nostalgic feel. Statement sporting typography adorns vintage-inspired vests and knitted tanks set against retro-toned grounds. Faded colors and prints, alongside innovative pieced-together constructions and blocking techniques, reflect modern Gen Z attitudes towards upcycling and giving garments a second life. Tees and sweats undergo creative transformations, with twisting, tucking, and haphazard stitching distorting lettering and creating youthful DIY cut-and-paste effects.
Exclusive Offer: FashionUnited readers are eligible for free access to Trendstop’s Spring/Summer 2021 Key Color Directions report. Click here to receive your complimentary report.
Trendstop Women’s Catwalk Print Spring/Summer 2024 Trendstop.com stands as a globally recognized trend forecasting agency for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Notable clients include H&M, Primark, Forever 21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L’Oreal, and MTV.
