The '70s looks that were abundant in fall left a remnant in the spring-summer presentations: Namely tie-dye print, which was incorporated seamlessly in multiple designers' collections.
Fringe was so omnipresent this season that we had to give the looks their own trend space.
Halter necklines, served in varying incarnations, dominated the runways this season—most frequently at the top of midis, jumpsuits and floor-sweeping gowns.
Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren and—in a surprise turn—Victoria Beckham all showcased deftly patriotic spring collections rife with red, white and blue.
There's nothing school girlish about these pleats: From angular knife-pleats to the plain 'ol classic, this hem style ruled.
Forget the naked dress: Netted gowns and sexy mesh separates are the new sheer panel illusion anything.
Maybe it was the Eastern influence left over from the 2015 Met Gala, but this week airy oversized robes had their moment for spring.
A striking made-from-sequins texture appeared on swingy midis and dramatic gowns in many a spring 2016 show.
Pinstripes made their triumphant return this season, from a trim zoot suit-inspired look at Givenchy to the structured minis at Zimmermann.
Bright poppy, rose and carnation prints made the New York catwalks a makeshift bouquet for spring.
Peek-a-boo shoulder cut-outs were a big feature this season, and made sexy mini dresses even sexier.