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Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Summer Dresses to Wear, According to Your Zodiac Sign
The sun is out (sort of), and the unpredictable forecast may be causing decision paralysis when it comes to choosing the best summer dress to wear. What if, just maybe, you relinquished all control and put your sartorial fate in the hands of your horoscope? Specifically, we have scoured the zodiac and matched star signs to summer dresses to make getting ready in the morning that much easier. Whether your star sign is passionate fire, whimsical air, romantic water, or grounded earth, there is a summer dress to suit. The corset dress may be alluring to the indecisive Libra, while a naked dress will equip a Gemini for her next party. Pisces? We have you covered, and it involves several chiffon ruffles. Sun in Virgo? You'll be happy to hear there are no ruffles in sight—only a crisp shirt dress or three. The zodiac's natural-born rebels rarely follow the crowd. That's why they will be adventuring their way through summer in a dress made from denim, a fabric that's as practical as it is playful—especially when said dress is constructed from a repurposed pair of jeans. Haikure and Marques'Almeida are masters of the jean dress, while Gabriela Hearst offers up ladylike styles in clean-wash chambray. If she were alive today, we think famous Sagittarian Jane Austen would very much approve of the latter. A dress that celebrates corsetry will satisfy even the most indecisive of Librans, while appealing to their need for balance and harmony. Of course, one cannot write about corset dresses without talking about Vivienne Westwood. Do like stylish Libra Bella Hadid, who has a penchant for vintage Westwood, and find a pre-loved piece on eBay or Depop, styling it with a pearl necklace and exaggerated platforms. Alternatively, layer a bustier from Sézane or Reformation atop a crisp cotton dress. The Taurus woman's favorite place is nestled upon a cloud-like sofa, so when she does go out, she wants her outfit to be equal parts comfortable and chic. Enter: the maxi dress, ideally minimally decorated, in an earthy hue and crafted from a good-quality fabric (Tauruses prize luxury). Khaite, Posse, and St. Agni all reign supreme when it comes to the minimal maxi. Keep everything else suitably pared back; think leather flip flops, a chunky beaded necklace, and a logo-less bag. Have you ever seen a hair out of place on Zendaya, Cameron Diaz, or Beyoncé? Well, that's likely because they're Virgos—a sign known for meticulous attention to detail. We're giving the shirt dress to the Virgos, mostly because we know they'll ensure it's crisply ironed and never coffee-stained. New York designers have long loved a shirt dress, namely Tory Burch and Kate Spade, whose signature styles call for ballet flats and a ladylike bag. Leos are no wallflowers, which is why we suggest they adorn themselves with the most eye-catching blooms. Floral dresses come in endless iterations, but we're currently partial to an oversized bouquet. Magnified roses or peonies reinvigorate a simple shirt or midi dress, and make it perfect for the summer season's slew of events. If splashing out, Erdem is the natural choice—the designer's full-skirted dresses call to mind a nostalgic elegance that Leos will love. Otherwise, brands like Mango, Ro&Zo, and Rixo are advocates for petal power, whatever the season. This charismatic air sign is the perfect candidate for the sheer trend, and it's no secret that a naked dress makes for quite the conversation starter. Consider a sheath style in organza, chiffon, or mesh—as favored by Sportmax, Alaïa, and Khaite—layering it with a bandeau bra and big knickers or a neutral-colored slip, depending on how daring you feel. Cancerians don't like surprises, and there is familiarity and comfort in the calf-grazing length of a midi dress. You may prefer to eschew this season's floaty, frothy numbers for something decidedly more prim and proper. As seen at Miu Miu and Self-Portrait, one could imagine these structured shifts being worn by Cancerians including Margot Robbie, Pamela Anderson, and the late Princess Diana. They look great with heeled ballet pumps or pointed slingbacks. The creative, intellectual, and free-spirited Aquarius is often drawn to bold prints and colors, which may make the polka dot dress a curious choice. Hear us out—the humble polka dot becomes anything but boring when rendered in lipstick red (see Fendi), made sheer (Conner Ives), or matched with other spotty things (Moschino). Need more inspiration? Here is an outfit we are wearing on repeat: Susa Musa's sheer, polka dot skirt; a 1990s-inspired, fitted shirt or tee; and barely-there mules. The diligent, attention-focused Capricorn will likely appreciate the uniformity and symmetry of a striped dress. Never ones to follow the crowd, they may depart from stripes' nautical associations by opting for something deconstructed and asymmetric, as seen at Proenza Schouler. While it may be all-too tempting to opt for a boating shoe, a square-toe ballet flat or sneakerina style is pleasingly unexpected—perfect for a trailblazing Capricorn. Diana Ross, Sarah Jessica Parker, Céline Dion… Aries women are leading ladies by nature, with a fearless approach to most things, including fashion. She won't balk at a flippy, thigh-grazing hem, which is lucky because for spring 2025, designers showed exaggerated, A-line shapes that showed a lot of leg. JW Anderson's were made of leather and architected with tutu-like skirts, while Loewe's were trapeze-shaped and embellished with bright sequins. Complement the 1960s feel with a pair of space-age silver Mary Janes or ballet flats. No one will appreciate the unfettered romance of a diaphanous, ruffle-edge dress quite like this whimsical water sign. She'll be wafting around in some chiffon concoction, ideally in a sugared-almond shade and by Chloé. Free People is a great destination for ruffled fancies, including bloomers, which our Piscean may wish to layer beneath a semi-sheer smock. Sensual Scorpio knows that lace-trimmed, silk nighties are far too alluring to reserve for the bedroom. Instead, she is looking to spring 2025 catwalks for inspiration and wearing a mere wisp of a dress with chunky wooden platforms and a vintage bag (as seen at Chloé) or something more 1960s-tinged, like knee-high socks and loafers (as decreed at Miu Miu). We are buying our slinky slips from Coutille and Reformation, and those too-lovely-for-bed nighties from Smock London and If Only If.
Forbes
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Lisbon Fashion Week: 10 Emerging Designers To Watch
Constanca Entrudo at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 What sets Lisbon Fashion Week apart from others is its unique blend of modern innovation and deep-rooted cultural influences. The twice-annual fashion week highlights not only global trends but also Portugal's rich heritage through fabrics, craftsmanship and design. The fashion extravaganza has a great public program too with events throughout the city open to both locals and visitors. Well-established, excellent brands like Carlos Gil, Luis Onofre, Luís Buchinho Luís Carvalho and Dino Alves are always a joy to see on the runway but it's also great to see how well the organisation promotes new talent. From really young brands showcased in Sangue Nove to labels launched within the past five years or so, here's a selection of ten Portuguese brands to watch. Constanca Entrudo at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Once again, one of the hottest tickets for Lisbon fashion week was Constanca Entrudo. A Central Saint Martins London fashion graduate, Constanca worked for Balmain, Peter Pilotto, and Marques'Almeida before launching her own label in 2019. Last year she showed in a packed basement bar in the old town. This month, the presentation was at a grander space, Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian but managed to retain the edge the brand is known for. Her trademark looks are created from bonded recycled polyester yarns, paired with bold digital prints. Her FW25 collection,'Second Best' is inspired by 1980s Olympic sportswear and silver medals. Silver metallics, a trend across all the European catwalks this year, shone brightly in dresses of glimmering threads. Confetti and firework prints, handwoven fabrics, velvet-like knits, hand pleated glittery taffeta all made for strong, appealing looks. Francisca Nabinho at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 The five young designer finalists in Sangue Novo (new blood), selected at Lisbon Fashion Week in October 2024 were Dri Martins, Duarte Jorge, Francisca Nabinho, Gabriel Silva Barros and Ihanny Luquessa. This month, they presented their collections developed over the last six months, with the mentoring of the jury. Francisca Nabinho's work after graduation in Copenhagen and Italy with brands known for upcycling of deadstock fabrics and garments. contributed to her 'slow fashion' brand. For the catwalk show, her separates used natural materials and traditional techniques such as weaving. Flower details were designed, cut and some silk screened by hand. Inês Barreto at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Recent graduate in Fashion Design from Modatex do Porto, Inês Barreto worked for Alexandra Moura before setting up her own label. She developed a passion for textile experimentation, particularly with liquid latex, which has become a key element in her designs. A long green latex overcoat, yellow mini skirt and vest with hand drawn caricatures were standout runway looks. Mestre Studio, Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Founded in 2023 by Diogo Mestre, following a fine arts degree, the brand's first collection was presented at Sangue Novo that year. It is primarily a knitwear brand. The new collection was inspired by the transition from childhood to adolescence — when toys are replaced by mobile phones, baggy clothes by short skirts, and overalls by denim jeans. This duality is expressed through handcrafted knits and denim jackets and jeans. Barbara Atanasio at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Menswear designer Bárbara Atanásio was a worthy winner of the Sangue Novo RDD textiles award for new designers a year ago. Working with innovative textiles company RDD was a game changer for the designer. Portuguese RDD's focus is on creating premium fabrics and exploring new eco-friendly textile innovations combining a sustainably-driven approach and state-of-the-art technologies. This has fed into Barbara's strong, appealing designs that feature distressed fabrics, upcycling, deconstruction and humor. Arndes at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Another Sangue Nova winner, Ana Rita de Sousa wowed the catwalk audience with her brand, Arndes. In order to reduce production waste, the brand reuses deadstock fabrics for both samples and production of her collections, as well transforming existing garments into new ones. Her impressive collection featured stunning navy leather separates and gorgeous knitwear. Duarte Hajime at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Ana Duarte, founder and designer of the DuarteHajime brand, followed a degree in Fashion Design at the Faculty of Architecture in Lisbon with an MA in Menswear Design at the London College of Fashion. The brand's aim is to 'reuse, reduce and recycle' to create cool sustainable streetwear. Each design is made using fabrics from previous collections or deadstock of eco-friendly materials like Organic and Recycled Cotton, Recycled Polyester and biodegradable Bembergand Seaqual, yarn made from 10% Upcycled Marine Plastic and 90% post-consumer plastic from land sources. The striking designs on the runway featured an attractive palette of black, grey, deep blue, red, mint, and green. A corner of Joana Duarte's studio, Lisbon Joana Duarte's super creative label Behen reworks heritage textiles and craft techniques. Her studio in central Lisbon immerses visitors in traditional Portuguese craftsmanship. Her passion for ethical production and collaboration with artisan communities led her to Jaipur in India, where she worked with traditional techniques. Upon her return to Portugal, after her time in India and completing her Masters degree in London, Joana was inspired by her family's stories, which fueled the creation of her brand. Collaborating closely with artisans all over Portugal, ensuring that their skills and techniques are not only preserved but also passed on to future generations, she prioritizes the use of ethically sourced material. Portuguese Soul presentation at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Leather shoes and accessories from sustainable companies represented by the trade organisation APICCAPS were presented at the newly opened Museu do Design Museum. The museum in an imposing former bank now shows design and fashion from the 19th century to the present. Belcinto, a heritage brand, has recently launched Leather Goods by Belcinto, producing only from surplus materials from previous collectionsreusing them fully, without generating new 'leftovers' in the process. Goncalo Peixoto at Lisbon Fashion Week, March 2025 Goncalo Peixoto has shown his beautiful made-to-order womenswear designs at Lisbon, Milan and London fashion weeks. He's known for his experimental silhouettes, vibrant colors and the use of luxurious materials. Every garment showcases his technical expertise in tailoring, draping and fabric manipulation. On the catwalk this month were gorgeous standout looks in rich burgundy paisley and stripes.
The Independent
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
How to revamp your wardrobe florals this spring
In the words of The Devil Wears Prada's Miranda Priestly, 'Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.' Yes, we've heard it all before. But this season, the perennial trend has taken on a new lease of life, as designers have reimagined the potentially quaint print. Forget predictable ditsy flowers, this spring is all about bold blooms, intricate broderie anglaise and large prints that modernise the trend. Here are celebrity stylists' top tips on revamping your wardrobe florals this spring. This season's go-to floral While the delicate cottage-core florals had their time last season, this year is all about maximalist blooms in bolder hues. 'It's all about big, bold abstract blooms,' explains fashion expert and celebrity stylist Oriona Robb. The spring/summer fashion week runways were awash with large and vibrant florals from the likes of Chloé and Marques'Almeida. 'But vintage wallpaper prints and 3D floral embellishments are also in this season,' explains Robb. 'Think less 'sweet garden party' and more 'botanical explosion.'' Floral embellishments are taking shape in the form of crochet adornments, diamante accents and velvet jacquard this spring. Negative space florals, such as fine lace or laser cut-outs as seen on Valentino's runway, are also a great way of modernising florals – adding texture instead of colour. M&S Cutwork High Neck Puff Sleeve Top, £45 Mango Floral Print Wide-leg Jeans, £59.99 New season colourways Blush pink, mocha mousse, butter yellow and soft pistachio are the key colours this season. 'A stylish and reliable way to work with your chosen colour is to pair it with classic colours like white or navy,' explains celebrity stylist and resident expert at Klass, Lynne McKenna. 'These will help you transition into spring, adding more colour as you go and lifting your looks ready for the summer months.' But you don't just have to confine your florals to a pastel palette. 'Pastels are always a safe bet, but earthy tones and dramatic high-contrast florals are are good way to shake things up,' says Robb. 'If you're feeling daring, mix floral prints – carefully! – or pair them with contrasting textures like leather or denim to keep things cool and adding an edge.' Bobbl Recycled Cashmere Blend Ribbed Balaclava, £75 Zara Water-repellent Quilted Jacket, £45.99 How to keep them classic As a classic print, florals can work for anyone, but there are certain tricks to keeping them timeless. 'From a navy and white graphics to subtle metallics, simplicity is best when it comes to florals,' explains McKenna. Look at the colour palette of your florals and try to pair it with pieces from that same season. For example, if your florals are made up of burnt oranges, plums and pinks, opt for tan accessories in keeping with an autumnal palette. If you're wearing brighter blues and buttery yellow blooms, pair them with denim, creams and raffia for the summery feel. But the trick to timeless florals may actually lie more in the silhouette as opposed to the print. 'The secret is to keep the silhouettes sleek and the prints sophisticated,' explains Robb. 'A floral blazer over a monochrome outfit? Chic. A floaty floral midi with sharp accessories? Timeless.' Zara Floral Print Midi Dress with Belt, £45.99 Zara 100% Leather Jacket, £119 Adidas Country OG Shoes, £85 Avoid floral overload While the statement floral is in this season, overloading your look can make it look busy and haphazard. 'Too many ruffles, overwhelming head-to-toe florals, or looking like you've been swallowed by a flower bed – let's avoid those,' Robb laughs. 'If your dress is loud, keep the accessories minimal. If your floral trousers are bold, pair them with a crisp white tee.' McKenna agrees that balance is crucial: 'If your key piece is floral, opt for understated accessories, and vice versa. 'That way, your outfit remains balanced, with each piece complementing the other without clashing.' The best timeless florals A well-chosen floral piece shouldn't just be for spring – it should be able to transition effortlessly across your wardrobe. McKenna advises taking stock of what you already own before buying something new: 'The beauty of a great floral item is that it's versatile and easily mixed and matched with what you already have,' says McKenna. 'A beautiful floral jumpsuit will look just as good with boots, a polo neck, or layered under a cardigan in the autumn as it does with a bold shoe and brightly coloured clutch for the summer.' While people say you should invest in muted classics – that doesn't exempt florals. 'Trends fade, but a well-chosen floral piece can be forever,' says Robb. 'Go for classic silhouettes, versatile colours and quality fabrics. That way, your floral dress doesn't scream 'last season's trend' but rather 'I always look this effortlessly stylish.''
