Things are heating up this season – and no, we’re not talking about the unusually mild temperatures we’ve been experiencing in the UK – and it’s all because of the LRD (the little red dress, duh). Sorry little god, you have competition.
Fashion people have seen red everywhere they go over the past six months, be it on the fashion week runways (thanks to Maximilian’s Ferragamo debut collection, which brought the hue back into the spotlight), exiting blacked-out cars, or on the street the Vogue style galleries. But it’s the siren-like red dress that has particularly captured the fashion public’s imagination this season, and if the latest Spring/Summer 2024 collections are anything to go by, it’s a style that’s set to continue into next year.
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The Little Red Dress appeared on the Fall/Winter 2023 runways in all possible guises: from Dolce & Gabbana’s strappy showstopper (worn by none other than Ashley Graham) and Gucci’s sheer knee pads to Eudon Choi’s everyday stop sign. red shirt dress. Because of its chameleon-like qualities, it can look just as good as a party look with strappy heels or on the weekend with chunky boots. The dress gained even more momentum in the Spring/Summer 2024 collections, spreading its effervescent charm at Sarah Burton’s recent McQueen show (through dramatic draping and seductive lace), Alberta Ferretti, Burberry, Fendi and Khaite, to name a few . They say the three is a trend, but the number of red dresses on the runway extends into the teens and twenties.
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Hailey Bieber. MEGA
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While red can hardly be considered a shy and reserved hue, this season’s iterations have taken on an unexpectedly minimalist note, thanks in no small part to the understated styles of brands like The Row. The hues are as fiery as they come, but the silhouettes are more sculptural and the fabrics are unprinted – monochrome and bold, they’re essentially walking Rothko paintings. With that in mind, the key to styling the LRD is simplicity: whether you’ve opted for a day dress or dramatic evening wear, we recommend keeping your accessories simple (think silver hoop earrings and sneakers) and your hairstyle and Keeping your makeup subtle. Key.
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Jeremy Moller
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This is a trend that also comes into its own during the party season. So look out for silk maxi dresses and bodycon bandage dresses in shades of scarlet and purple—a stylish, endorphin-charged alternative to last year’s crystal-encrusted monochrome styles. Contemporary brands like Staud and Ganni have some great options right now, while high-end offerings like Loewe and Molly Goddard should be your first choice when it comes to dance floors.
So if you want to add some spice to your fall/winter dress collection, consider the Little Red Dress. Scroll down to view and shop Vogue’s LRD shortlist.
This article was originally published in British Vogue.
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