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The Top Spring 2024 Fashion Trends Are Here—Shop Them All Now

Unlike some previous seasons, it was hard to put finger on an overarching theme—rather, a constellation of moods and influences that when brought together, form a whole. As spring takes shape, micro trends will surely emerge, but for now, the trends that feel immediately wearable can be found below. A few highlights: Icy blue everything (hardly an antidote to red, but a chance complement); new color codes for the minimalist, dramatic trench coats, and sheer delights for the dreamers and romantics in the room. All these and more key spring 2024 fashion trends to know—and shop, below.

Great White Dresses

A little white dress is nothing new for spring—but what is new is the way labels like Tove, The Row, and Ferragamo styled crisp cotton poplin (over pants with loafers or with XXL belts) to evoke that same easy, breezy sensation in in more modern form. You’ll find the same carefree vibe at Ms. Meri Mak, with brands like Frnch, Equipment and Hilary MacMillan, if you’re looking for something for everyday.

Epic Trenches

Is it really spring if we aren’t talking trench coats? Designers revisited the weather-proof staple by reimagining both the silhouette and its styling. At Ferragamo and Saint Laurent we saw coats outfitted with dramatic details—think Holmesian-esque capes and scarve attachments that cloak the neck and chest like armor—or way-high buttoning as seen at Bottega Veneta to shield you from the elements. Off the runway, the look is easily achieved with designs from contemporary labels like Hilary MacMillan., and high street brands alike.

New Color Codes for the Minimalist

Like a Mark Rothko color field painting, designers took to color blocking this season in a major way. Some, like Maximilian Davis at Ferragamo, sent down pre-styled pieces to take the guesswork out of shade matching, while at The Row and Fendi, opposing hues were partnered up for dynamic effect. If you want to play safe, go for a pre-styled piece like Prisca waterproof coat, or alternatively, you can spin the color wheel and try your hand at a runway look by matching up Equipment’s soft blue Quinne top with the Armand Green Trouser. Either way, get ready for a new spring color palette.

Ice Blues

Coming off the etherealness of white is this soft blue, which graces everything from tender, gossamer blouses (Givenchy) to full suiting (Stella McCartney), and leather coats (Proenza Schouler). Dip your toes into these icy waters with styles from Choklate Paris and Equipment or; opt for a black base if you want a look that’s more edgy; soft beige for a more ladylike approach, or bold red if you’re having another go at color-blocking.

“Air-Con” Materials

It’s getting hot in here! No really, it is. Keep in mind earth’s rising temperatures and it becomes quickly clear that we’re might want to wear a whole lot less this spring and summer. A handful of designers have considered and sought to address this with openwork knitting techniques that are meant to behave as wearable air-con. Some styles are best worn layered, like Hilary MacMillan’s crochet dress is prime for sandy getaways—swimsuits sold separately.

Denise Mansur’s Collections Seamlessly Blend Art, Fashion & Self-Expression

Amidst the constantly rotating seasonal trends, the eternal bond between art and fashion still reigns supreme. For Denise Mansur, having her own artful maze where fashion and self-expression collide has always been one of her biggest aspirations.

The Founder and Owner of Ms. Meri Mak has made it her mission to create an e-home for her Gordon Street Unit 105 Guelph, Canada boutique where artistically-inclined fashion staples are accessible to everyone. Along with every fellow woman who is constantly fuelled by creativity, Mansur has resonated with the core relationship between fashion and art; a sort of fragility and strength,  a shared inducement for self-expression that may often lead to a mutual desire for human connection.

Denise Mansur’s inspiration behind  Ms. Meri Mak

Just like in art, Denise Mansur’s biggest passion, fashion can utilize styles, materials, colours and shapes to express different emotions. After becoming a mother, her sense of style was even more pronounced.  Mansur perceives fashion as a  figure out who she is. Through bold, unapologetic fabrics and a plethora of chic, all-year-round staples, she conducts her sartorial experiments that are able to affect moods, attitude, and confidence. She quickly created an outlet to channel into it all her love for art and fashion and turn it into a profession.

The clothing lines Denise has curated for the Ms. Meri Mak brand are a vivid reminder of her aesthetic and visual language. Ms. Meri Mak’s catalog burst with over 30 pieces and accessories ranging from nights out, to office wear to going to a Sunday market. The ultimate blend of mood-enhancing colours, figure-flattering silhouettes, and comfortable fabrics drenched in rampant optimism inspired by artistic visions of the better days that are about to come.

Ms. Meri Mak’s artful fashion collections

You can browse through a plethora of all-around tapestry cardigans soaked in vivid hues of red and calming greens as well as otherworldly luxurious silk scarfs and robes that overflow with versatility, timeless, and artist designed motifs. Her wear-me-anywhere Parisian pieces pay tribute to the effortlessly chic simplicity and comfort of French fashion.

Denise Mansur has partnered with irreverent artisans to create a collection of accessory must-haves for every virtuoso woman to enjoy. Employing a perfect balance of asymmetry and cutting-edge silhouettes, Ms. Meri Mak’s handmade jewellery collection is soaked in unique creative touches. By offering a creative outlet for women artisans who explore and experiment with different techniques, Mansur has set her mind to empower and uplift one another through the beauty of art and fashion.

Refreshing yet polished pieces that run the gamut from trousers, leggings, and skirts to dresses, rompers, and jumpers will adhere to every ensemble. While Ms. Meri Mak’s women’s blouses and shirts will help us embrace our feminine, whimsy side.