With New York and London Fashion Weeks now behind us, the biggest spring 2018 fashion trends are beginning to crystallize trends for buyers and editors who want to get a quick start on planning the season. Here is WWD’s top spring 2018 fashion trends spotted. From sheer transparencies to saturated color and anoraks, it’s been a season full of energy and optimism.

 

Here are some of the highlights. Click through to the gallery above for a comprehensive look at the trends.

 

Americana: Raf Simons spoke about the American dream again for spring, which he depicted his own particular way; while Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia’s was a cheerful, spirited rally with tons of stripes and stars in between from Self-Portrait, Phillip Lim and Maria Cornejo.

 

Anoraks: There was definitely a huge Nineties urban vibe happening. It was expressed in different ways, but the common item was the Windbreaker/parka/anorak jacket. In whatever iteration, it will be everywhere next season — from the super casual versions at Public School to the dressier takes at Oscar de la Renta.

 

Haute Denim: Fancy pants, anyone? Perhaps fancy jeans? The all-American staple got the formal treatment at the spring shows as designers paired them with evening attire and in some cases, “bewejeled” them enough to take you into a gala.

 

Saturated Colors: No neutral ground here, the statement was clear when it comes to the preferred spring palette: bright, saturated hues either monochromatically or colorblocked à la Tom Ford.

 

Transparencies: Sheer, skin-revealing fabrics were shown in diaphanous dresses leaving little to the imagination yet done in sophisticated cuts.

 

Mixed Prints: Known for being the city with an eccentric palette, London didn’t disappoint when it came to bold pattern play. From the overcharged florals set against polka dots at Mary Katrantzou to subtler, more casual variations like the patterned knits at Burberry, there was a range of day to evening fare for any occasion.

 

Pastel: Where New York opted for vibrant, saturated hues, London took a softer approach to color for spring with pastels and dusty tones. The romantic shades popped up at nearly every show, notably J.W. Anderson, Peter Pilotto and Emilia Wickstead.

 

Satin and Shine: Satin was the dominant fabric during the London show for two great reasons. First, its sheen instantly elevates any silhouette; second, its inherent fluidity and lightness make it comfortable to wear all night long. Designers from Christopher Kane to Roksanda opted for liquid evening gowns and dresses.