After tie-dye made its big comeback last year, and even while everyone has been staying home during the coronavirus, a close cousin of this colorful print took over the runways and new collections this season, right in time for the nice weather. Yes, you guessed it, we’re talking about color gradients: the combination of two or more different colors and tones that are gradually blended together. You might also have noticed that pastels are the way to go to give this print a sweet twist, making your spring/summer outfits pop shamelessly with pleasure.
The beloved oversize
Spanish designer Krizia Robustella showcased pieces like this baggy shirt with a masculine feel in blues and pinks. The oversized trend has been unstoppable over the last few seasons, and this pastel-colored number shows it clearly still has a lot left to offer.
A cute suit
Feminine suits are another huge favorite in the fashion world, and Ralph & Russo gave them a super cute twist with this jacket and joggers two-piece featuring a large pashmina and sneakers, all saturated with pastel pink, blue and yellow.
Wild birds
Using the same color palette for their Haute Couture Spring/Summer collection, the European brand revamped the classic ball gown by adding asymmetry in the sleeves and covering the skirt in feathers to add movement and volume to this delicate piece.
Forest nymph
As if from a modern fairy tale, Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji –known for his stunning evening gowns– tailored a long dress covered in floral embroidery in a mix of pinks and greens. This delicate dress is the perfect way to harmoniously blend spring and summer.
Discreet on the street
The blended-color look is undoubtedly ideal for day-to-day, and at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020, we saw a whole host of casual outfits replete with style, like this t-shirt with the effect paired with black leather pants and Bottega Veneta heels. You can easily recreate this look for a night out with the girls or a day at the office.
Fallen from heaven
The Japanese brand Ktoka went for romanticism by combining a subtle ombré print in blue hues with a floral print in the same colors. Both pieces stand out for their oversized fit, which is definitely here to stay.
Passion and fury
For New York Fashion Week, Raisa Vanessa opted for the ombré look in jewel tones –somewhat resembling a magnificent sunset– for this asymmetrical mini dress with puff sleeves. A much fiercer color proposal.
Sequinned beauty
Sequins are a classic go-to to get that gradient effect, and Temperley London totally went for it when designing this long sequinned dress, where the colors melt subtly together in a glistening sea of soft hues.
Colors and yet more colors, pastels or not! Welcome the sun by filling your closet with gradients. It’s already been given the seal of approval by the biggest fashion houses!
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