BEHIND THE SEAMS
Your Official FP Spring/Summer Trend Report
By: Landry Mcmillan & Amanda Greyson
Our four most anticipated trends, courtesy of Home Office.
I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE… tree blossoms! (Outside the office window.)
Here in Philadelphia, we’ve been gradually shaking off the sleepiness of winter in GREAT anticipation of warmer weather. And the trees are bearing proof that the sun is nearly here to stay – bringing renewed light and excitement, in life and in outfitting and everything in between.
Our Home Office team recently came together to profess our biggest loves for this spring/summer. I spoke with our Styling and Merch teams to highlight our favorite four, so you can take them wherever life takes you this year:
Here in Philadelphia, we’ve been gradually shaking off the sleepiness of winter in GREAT anticipation of warmer weather. And the trees are bearing proof that the sun is nearly here to stay – bringing renewed light and excitement, in life and in outfitting and everything in between.
Our Home Office team recently came together to profess our biggest loves for this spring/summer. I spoke with our Styling and Merch teams to highlight our favorite four, so you can take them wherever life takes you this year:
TREND #1: SENSUAL BOHO
Resurgence of the bohemian trend with touches of femme, suede and romantic fabrications; paired back to flares, cargos and bloomer shapes. The color palette is soft with touches of pale blue and butter yellow.
Intimates can be worn out with tiny bra tops, bed jackets and bloomer shapes.
Accessories are mixed delicate metal with shell accents that can easily be layered up! Scarves either be tied in the hair or on suede bags as suede is an important accessory texture for this trend. 70’s-inspired sunnies with rose-tinted lenses and CLOGS bring nostalgia to this trend!
FLARES | CLOGS | SUEDE BAGS | LACE TOPS | BLOOMERS
Intimates can be worn out with tiny bra tops, bed jackets and bloomer shapes.
Accessories are mixed delicate metal with shell accents that can easily be layered up! Scarves either be tied in the hair or on suede bags as suede is an important accessory texture for this trend. 70’s-inspired sunnies with rose-tinted lenses and CLOGS bring nostalgia to this trend!
FLARES | CLOGS | SUEDE BAGS | LACE TOPS | BLOOMERS
TREND #2: ALL STAR PREP
Prep meets sport with this trend through primary color pops, sport accents and stripes throughout. Love how this trend speaks to color but grounded in optic whites for spring refresh. Touches of tailoring done in an FP way back to sporty details and fun color combinations!
Unexpected combinations with femme skirt outfitting back to sporty tops and layering over denim. Accessories are playful with bandanas in fun color pops, charms galore, menswear scarves and the many ways to personalize your We The Free bags. Aviators and readers are the perfect for this trend and you’ll need sneakers, loafers and the shoe of the season –flip flops – to bring that cool, relaxed vibe to this trend.
TEES | CARDIGANS | FLIP FLOPS | STRIPES | WE THE FREE BAGS
Unexpected combinations with femme skirt outfitting back to sporty tops and layering over denim. Accessories are playful with bandanas in fun color pops, charms galore, menswear scarves and the many ways to personalize your We The Free bags. Aviators and readers are the perfect for this trend and you’ll need sneakers, loafers and the shoe of the season –flip flops – to bring that cool, relaxed vibe to this trend.
TEES | CARDIGANS | FLIP FLOPS | STRIPES | WE THE FREE BAGS
TREND #3: BRUNCH CLUB
This trend supports a 90’s resurgence but in a femme/sexier POV
(with a side of “Sex in the City”). Skirt outfitting is a big highlight for this trend – speaking to column shapes and tighter tops.
The color palette is femme and flirty with head-to-toe color – butter yellow as well as optic whites and lighter shades of denim to bring a sense of daytime casual to the trend. Florals for spring is the groundbreaking print vehicle, with vintage accents and texture.
Intimates are also prominent here, boasting flirty corset details, with camis and pop color bras and undies to layer under sheer fabrications.
Accessories are everyday casual but updated in bright hues with yellow and pink leather bags, 90’s inspired sunnies, delicate jewelry mixed with lucite bangles, and kitten heels or ballerinas!
SKIRTS | BUTTER YELLOW | BALLERINA FLATS | CAMIS | SUNNIES
The color palette is femme and flirty with head-to-toe color – butter yellow as well as optic whites and lighter shades of denim to bring a sense of daytime casual to the trend. Florals for spring is the groundbreaking print vehicle, with vintage accents and texture.
Intimates are also prominent here, boasting flirty corset details, with camis and pop color bras and undies to layer under sheer fabrications.
Accessories are everyday casual but updated in bright hues with yellow and pink leather bags, 90’s inspired sunnies, delicate jewelry mixed with lucite bangles, and kitten heels or ballerinas!
SKIRTS | BUTTER YELLOW | BALLERINA FLATS | CAMIS | SUNNIES
TREND #4: BAND ON THE RUN
Sexy cool attitude sums up this trend, with edgy silhouettes in a neutral color palette.
Denim is the main narrator within this trend, supporting all the different lengths we have to offer at Free People. Flares are a must-have but outfitted in an edgy way back to tighter tops or loose-fitting tanks that can be layered over textured bras.
Utility makes a comeback with tight tube shapes or brami top ideas for the perfect (festival) outfit formula, either tucked into a boot or shorts paired back to wrap sandals.
Accessories are edgy with oversized ‘it girl’ sunnies, metal accents within belts and layered-up jewelry. Bandanas and metal charms are a must to personalize your We The Free bag.
JEANS | BOOTS | DENIM SHORTS | SUNNIES | WE THE FREE BAGS
Denim is the main narrator within this trend, supporting all the different lengths we have to offer at Free People. Flares are a must-have but outfitted in an edgy way back to tighter tops or loose-fitting tanks that can be layered over textured bras.
Utility makes a comeback with tight tube shapes or brami top ideas for the perfect (festival) outfit formula, either tucked into a boot or shorts paired back to wrap sandals.
Accessories are edgy with oversized ‘it girl’ sunnies, metal accents within belts and layered-up jewelry. Bandanas and metal charms are a must to personalize your We The Free bag.
JEANS | BOOTS | DENIM SHORTS | SUNNIES | WE THE FREE BAGS
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