In addition to surprising silhouettes like Loewe’s voluminous dresses and Tom Ford’s emphasis on surprising color combos, the spring 2021 shows also put forth the importance of thinking globally. The designers we love certainly make the case for trying something lively and fresh, whether that means Nicolas Ghesquière’s roomy cargo pants at Louis Vuitton or Miuccia Prada’s micro miniskirts at Miu Miu. While we miss IRL fashion shows intensely-even thinking about the chaos of inching through traffic from one venue to another sparks wistful nostalgia-we’re certain that as we enter the new season, we’ll do it with a revitalized outlook on getting dressed.
The spring collections, which experienced a virtual makeover, provided plenty of inspiration for how to update our wardrobes at home. Exactly the opposite happens, if Vogue’s street style portfolios and DIY challenges are any indication: Fashion lovers the world over are staying home, but they’re still getting dressed and celebrating the joys of clothing. If there’s been one fashion lesson learned during lockdown, it’s that personal style doesn’t disappear in difficult times.
