Neon is back! All the trends I grew up with are slowly creeping their way back into the fashion cycle, including Y2K-inspired fashion, ultra mini miniskirts and mom jeans.
One trend that’s impossible to ignore is the neon craze, as seen on celebrities Anne Hathaway, Blackpink’s Lisa and Saweetie. Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli even worked alongside Pantone to create #ValentinoPink, a shocking fuschia shade that instantly broke the internet.
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Fluorescent shades are intense, vibrant and fun – but they’re not the easiest to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe. Here are my top tips to experiment with some colour this summer. Don’t be afraid to make a statement and to do so with confidence!
Suit Up
Make a statement with a monochromatic fluorescent look – I’m talking head-to-toe neon. When putting together such a loud look, I opt for crepe pieces to balance the boldness of the colour with a more subdued, matte fabric. A crop top under a boxy jacket is a perfect way to show some skin but to keep warm when needed. A crepe blazer is the perfect transitional piece to have in your wardrobe.
Cutout Craze
Go for a dress with cutouts and kill two trends with one look. Orange is probably my favourite colour as it really pops against my skin tone. The cutouts in this bodycon dress also help create some shape without revealing too much, while gold-tinted cat eye shades really bring out the orange in the dress.
Y2K Mania!
Top, Jacquemus. Pants, Alexander Wang. Bucket hat, Supreme. Sneakers, Kenzo x VANS.
Embrace the Y2K trend and pair together a crop top, boxer-inspired pants and a bucket hat – all in neon shades. Loose trousers are so my jam. They’re super versatile and these ones bring an ultra-relaxed loungewear element. I styled this look with a long sleeve crop top with cut out elbows and an open back to channel my inner hip hop self. Finishing off the look with a Supreme bucket hat and a pair of Vans, I was ready to bust a dance move.
Bare It All
Show some skin with low rise pants and a crop top! This skin-baring halterneck is the focal point of this look, with stunning silver hardware detailing that connects the two panels. Although it’s pretty uncommon to wear knits in summer, these super soft cashmere pants have a relaxed cut and work surprisingly well with such a summery top. It brings a more pared-back and relaxed ease to the look.
Two Is Better Than One
Top, Michael Lo Sordo. Pants, Alexander Wang. Necklace, APM Monaco.
These two colours aren’t seen together often but they’re a great combination and a clever way to break up fluorescent colours to make the look a little less overwhelming. I paired a silk satin shirt in a looser cut with relaxed trousers for a nonchalant masculine feel with a punch of neon.
Jacquemus, David Koma, Alexander Wang, Cult Gaia, Clements Ribeiro, Michael Lo Sordo, Norma Kamali courtesy of NET-A-PORTER
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