As the seasons shift and wardrobes lighten, fashion is embracing a sense of joyful renewal. This spring and summer is all about expressive dressing. Colour, texture, and conscious choices collide to create looks that feel both fresh and intentional. From bold brights that energise your everyday to tactile fabrics that elevate comfort, this season’s standout trends invite you to dress with feeling. Whether you’re curating your capsule wardrobe or refreshing your go-to staples, these three trends offer a stylish starting point for the months ahead.
Paint The Town Rainbow
Bright colours are officially back, and they’re certainly not whispering. This spring/summer, it’s all about unapologetic vibrance: think juicy orange, electric yellow, and lush green, styled with intention. The shift away from muted pastels signals a mood-lift in fashion, where dopamine dressing partners perfectly with strategic styling.
Whether you’re pairing a citrus-toned blouse with crisp white trousers or layering a lime green knit over denim, the goal is to inject electric energy without overwhelming. For a subtler take, try anchoring bold hues with neutrals: camel, stone, or soft grey offer a grounding contrast that lets the standout colour sing.
Feeling daring? Embrace colour blocking: combine saturated tones like cobalt and tangerine or magenta and chartreuse for a look that’s both playful and poised. Accessories are another easy entry point for this trend! Swap your beige tote for a punchy clutch or add a pop of colour with statement earrings.
Ultimately, this trend is less about the exact shade and more about how you wear it: with confidence, clarity, and a touch of joy. Vibrant colour isn’t merely one of this season’s key style choices; it’s a mood.
Bamboo: Fabric With A Feel-Good Factor For Hot Days
When it comes to warm-weather dressing, bamboo fabric is having a moment! Spun into ultra-soft viscose or rayon, it delivers a tactile experience that rivals cashmere and outperforms cotton in softness. “It glides against the skin, making it ideal for balmy days, long-haul flights, cosy evenings at home, or sun-drenched strolls. Unlike synthetic blends that trap heat, bamboo is naturally thermoregulating: it keeps you cool when temperatures rise and cosy when the breeze picks up,” explains Tanja Merlo, owner of local eco-luxe brand N3YH.
Beyond comfort, bamboo’s environmental credentials are hard to ignore. Grown without pesticides or excessive irrigation, bamboo regenerates rapidly and absorbs more carbon dioxide than many trees. When processed responsibly, ideally in a closed-loop system that recycles water and solvents, it becomes one of the most eco-conscious fibres in fashion. “For conscious consumers, this means you can wear your values without compromising on style,” adds Merlo.
A Fringe Frenzy
If there’s one detail dominating the style conversation this spring, it’s fringe. Once reserved for Western-inspired suede jackets and boho-chic throwbacks, fringe is stepping out of its comfort zone and into the spotlight with bold, avant-garde flair.
Designers are reimagining the tassel in wildly creative ways. At London Fashion Week’s Roksanda, thick strands cascaded from blazers and hemmed dresses with deliberate asymmetry, adding movement and drama to tailored silhouettes. Fringe belts had a neon moment at Conner Ives, while Di Petsa offered string-like interpretations that had an aquatic look and feel.
Also at fashion week, torn fabric tassels were tied onto striped Bermuda shorts and polo dresses, plus a beaded belt that felt part festival, part sculpture. Designers leaned into ‘70s nostalgia with turquoise suede and skinny ties, and even tailored blazers are getting the fringe treatment, outlined in delicate strands that sway with every step. It’s fringe, reimagined: architectural, unexpected, and full of kinetic charm.
This season’s fringe isn’t just a detail; it’s a declaration. Whether woven into accessories or taking center stage on statement pieces, it adds movement, personality, and a touch of joyful rebellion to any look. It’s the kind of texture that turns heads and transforms even the simplest silhouette into something unforgettable.
Spring/summer style is no longer just about what looks good; it’s about what feels right. Whether you’re drawn to the energising power of colour, the eco-luxe softness of bamboo, or the playful drama of fringe, this season’s trends offer more than aesthetic appeal. These trends ultimately speak to mood and movement. Fashion is embracing mood-driven dressing, and your closet is where it comes to life.
