New York's runways [1] kicked off a month-long Fashion Week, and in their wake, the beginning of the spring '22 forecast is here. If you've been settling into the return of nostalgic fashion [2], you'll be happy to learn that spring is also looking very 2000s inspired. Designers reimagined silhouettes beloved in the early aughts, giving us new ways to wear throwback favourites, like pedal pushers and dresses over trousers. Ahead, we're breaking down the biggest trends taking shape in real time, straight from the runways. Read on for the looks you'll be seeing all over in spring 2022 — if not sooner.
- Dresses Over Trousers
- The Y2K Halter
- Pedal Pushers
- Saturated Tie-Dye
— Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
Dresses Over Trousers
This nostalgic styling trick is poised to take over 2022, thanks to the resurgence on the runway. There are really no rules to the look, save for throwing a dress over trousers; there's no limit to silhouettes, occasions, or styles. The effect varies with the style you select, whether you opt for a contemporary sheath (as seen here on the Proenza Schouler runway) or a floaty, bohemian-feeling tunic. We love a trend that's open to interpretation.
Proenza Schouler Spring 2022
Altuzarra Spring 2022
Rodarte Spring 2022
Cynthia Rowley Spring 2022
Ulla Johnson Spring 2022
The Y2K Halter
The tie-up halter styles that were big in the early aughts are here again. While the style is subtly nostalgic, it also conjures up effortlessly sexy vibes — the kind of style you might pack for a holiday — though with sleeves, the look gets a modern reimagining.
Anna Sui Spring 2022
Staud Spring 2022
Ganni Spring 2022
Ulla Johnson Spring 2022
Tanya Taylor Spring 2022
Cinq a Sept Spring 2022
Pedal Pushers
Longer than Bermudas and shorter than capris, this pant silhouette hits at the shin and looks particularly cool worn relaxed and baggy, perhaps layered over high-waisted boxers like Rihanna [3] would, or low-slung with sneakers. Fancier iterations come by way of Michael Kors Collection and Ganni, so perhaps you'll even consider wearing the pedal pusher with a slingback for a future outdoor wedding.
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Spring 2022
Coach Spring 2022
Proenza Schouler Spring 2022
Ganni Spring 2022
Michael Kors Collection Spring 2022
Saturated Tie-Dye
Is it possible to transform tie-dye from season to season? The 2022 runways are proof that it sure is. While groovier paint splashes and swirls hail from the '70s, this reintroduced Y2K fade has an ombré effect and a smoother transition from shade to shade. Prabal Gurung played up the saturation with sequins on his runway, while Alejandra Alonso Rojas showed it in a pajama-like silk and Retrofête took on denim.
Theophilio Spring 2022
Jason Wu Spring 2022
Nicole Miller Spring 2022
Alejandra Alonso Rojas Spring 2022
Prabal Gurung Spring 2022
Maisie Wilen Spring 2022
Retrofête Spring 2022