EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Fashion Friday: 5 Top Spring Looks

EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Fashion Friday: 5 Top Spring Looks

Oh, glorious springtime! The weather has shifted and the jackets are off, arms are bare, and the warm wind is blowing through our hair. Months ago the runways were filled with beautiful items that we only dreamed of wearing but today it is time to roll-out the newest looks for spring in the city.

Follow along as we share the five must-have’s for spring from the designers we love.


1. Patterned Dresses – Self Portrait, Ganni, Red Valentino, Rixo

Ripped jeans and crop tops are banished this season! Enjoy the ease of slipping into a fun and sassy dress. All styles from tiered to wrap, halter to topped with a pussy bow at the neck. Ease, colour, and comfort are the three points to check off when trying on! Look for fabrics that are durable and not easily damaged by spilled rosé or a tumble in the dryer after a spontaneous run on the beach.

2. Tie-Dye – Dior, PradaStella McCartney

Tie-dye started popping up on fashion influencer feeds as an early favourite in 2018. This isn’t the tie-dye of Grateful Dead or on coarse cotton t-shirts. Today’s tie-dye is sophisticated and used to accent beautiful tailoring. These three design houses have taken tie-dye, given it a modern refresh, and the results are impressive. Dior meticulous in the spiral detailing, Prada using the patterns to underscore the focal print, and Stella McCartney creating a polished casual look with just enough volume.

3. Utilitarian – Fendi, Dries Van Noten, Isabel Marant

The utilitarian fashion that Off-White made so popular last year – long strapping and belts, big pockets, oversized outerwear, and combat trousers – is being adapted and presented by many of the design houses this summer. Expect to hear this term bandied around a lot next summer. Combining fashion and function in chic balance, the utility of the garment and the ease of wear, makes this look an excellent option for someone who lives very actively – both at home and work.

4. Suiting – Celine, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy

On our Turnabout Fashion Friday blogs, we have championed menswear are day wear for women. The versatility and visual effect of a well-cut suit continues to be a fantastic alternative for, not only work wear but for the evening as well. The different elements of a suit, on their own, can be a powerful addition to a casual look.

5. Ruffles – Simone Rocha, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs

We saved the best for last! The ruffles of last summer are back for spring with imaginative designers utilizing the volume to create unique silhouettes. A great switch-up from the fun, flirty little dresses in #1.  So you find yourself a touch bored with usual, add some ruffles to your look and feel your mood lift.

Author Profile

Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle Consultant
Helen Siwak - EcoFriendly Lifestyle Consultant
Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and digital women's lifestyle magazine EcoLuxLifestyle.co. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at helen@ecoluxluv.com.
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