Fantasies to wear now to make your summer looks joyful and vibrant
Traditional or modern motifs contrast with solid colors. A guide to the patterns to wear in summer 2024
Summer is an appointment with color. Although white is perfect for highlighting a tan, there is no better season to dare with patterned dresses that exude a sense of joy and lightheartedness. These feelings grow with the first long days of light and culminate in vacation. The patterns can be the most classic, like white and blue stripes or polka dots that return every year, but among the trends for summer 2024, we also find vibrant motifs that reference exotic countries, tropical islands, and wild forests. Nature is the protagonist in women's and men's fashion, giving a certain character to summer looks that draw attention with their designs and bright colors. If not now... when?!
The Genderless fantasy: sailor stripes
Gucci and Prada (and more recently Jacquemus with the show in Capri) were among the first fashion houses to bring attention back to the nautical world with collars draped over shoulders, navy blue pants, white hats, and the essential white and blue stripes. If in spring we wore them with sweatshirts and pullovers, in summer they are proposed in the form of T-shirts and tank tops. Never without.
Summer patterns in women's fashion
In addition to the classic black polka dots on a white base, there are floral patterns that in summer 2024 cite the cottage core trend, with delicate bouquets to pair with gingham checks. The real revelation, however, is animal print, which boldly appears everywhere: dresses, pants, sandals, and sneakers are covered with leopard and zebra patterns. A trend that we will certainly see again in fall 2024.
Summer patterns in men's fashion
Not since the 90s has the men's summer wardrobe been so full of patterns. We find coordinated sets, linen shirts, and shorts proposed in pastel pinstripes, but also all the traditional Italian motifs, such as swirls and flowers usually painted on the majolica tiles that characterize Sicilian tables. Finally, the “kiki” fantasy, which features nature with a floral-equatorial theme in digital, vibrant colors, appears on the bowling shirt, which is straight, slightly loose, and short-sleeved. The true must-have of summer 2024.
