When we think of spring and summertime, we think of pastel colors, blooming florals, and, above all else, a vibrant revival from the long, cold months past. For the Spring/Summer 2023 season, we have been seeing a notable portrayal of welcoming the new but mourning the old. Black, butter yellow, Barbie pink, and sizzling red are the four unmistakable fashion color trends of 2023 for the summer season.
Although typically worn more in the wintery months, black has surprisingly been one of the most distinguished colors for Spring/Summer 2023 collections. Stella McCartney focused on cut-outs and cropped business attire.
while Dior demonstrated an appreciation for black lace and sheer fabrics. But while there were several designers who chose to grieve winter, others embraced the changing seasons. Bottega Veneta, Loewe, and Max Mara all brought the sunshine to the runway with their light yellow designs and Valentino, Givenchy, and Fendi represented blossoming flowers with their red and pink looks. Continue on to see how designers are styling this season’s hottest fashion color trends of 2023.
Encapsulating a quintessential summer look, it should come as no surprise that buttery yellow is one of the fashion color trends of 2023. It’s a softer, more delicate shade against the otherwise vibrant hues or stark neutrals, a summer alternative to the classic spring pastels.
Nothing says sexy summer than opting for a sultry red color. The bold hue makes any wardrobe piece an automatic standout, not to mention it falls in tandem with the currently popular Tomato Girl aesthetic. Take a page from Alexander McQueen and Givenchy, and show off your love for red with a sizzling hot monochromatic look.
This summer is undoubtedly the season of pink. From the popular Barbiecore aesthetic (thanks to the upcoming Barbie movie) to the ongoing balletcore trend, one of summer’s hottest fashion color trends of 2023 is pink, pink, and more pink. Brands such as Valentino and Versace sported the color on the runway, among many more labels that incorporated pink in their collections, across the entire shade range.