With so many micro trends spreading across the internet, it can be difficult to determine what new pieces to add to your collection.

Whether you’re a die-hard trend follower or just seeking new ways to spice up your wardrobe, there are a few major trends we think fashionistas should keep an eye on.

As the lock down restrictions begin to lift and the future begins to look a little better, last year’s yearning for complete escapism has given way to all-out celebration, and SS22 is all about dressing appropriately. Think short, sheer, or second-skin to show off the bodies that lock downs have kept concealed at home for far too long. The mood? More flesh, less fashion.

Here’s how the grown-ups do it if decadence is the theme of this spring-summer season — a bright, glossy take on sensual attire for the Y2K age. This is subversive seduction, which is both about body confidence and provocation. It’s time to unbutton your shirt.

Nicolas Ghesquière provided a masterclass in making the gothic gorgeous by blending old with modern at Louis Vuitton, where post-pandemic attire gets dramatic. Other designers went to the future for inspiration for their collections, with wild, inventive interpretations of 18th- and 19th-century styles. Historically significant.

It’s time to go back to the year 2000, with cargo trousers, glittery shirts, low-slung waistlines, and Grecian drapery. Channel your inner Beyoncé from the ‘Survivor’ period of Destiny’s Child – this is utilitarian with an outrageously glamorous edge that is far from simple.

Beachwear became ready-to-wear for SS22, perhaps because we’re all in desperate need of a scorching vacation. Virginie Viard walked the Chanel catwalk in a stylish summer beach swimsuit set, while Rejina Pyo went a step further by exhibiting her collection alongside the water at London’s Aquatics Centre.

There’s no need to read between the lines: formulating a statement follows a simple formula. As fashion becomes more two-toned and graphic, the bigger, bolder, and more in-your-face the better. Stripes, rather than Bretons, embellish skirts, suits, shirts, and butterfly shoes.

Lace could be the source of rebellion this year. Delicate ornamentation is demure and feminine, providing seasonal softness when temperatures—and hemlines—rise.

If Emily in Paris is any indicator, high-octane splendour does not have to end at the beach. Dress to the nines with intricately detailed swimwear, cover-ups, and accessories for this year’s beach holiday, carving out a more is more space in an environment dominated by denim cut-offs and traditional bathing suits.

Stripes are a perennial favourite, but they’re receiving a huge makeover this year. Instead of the traditional horizontal pattern, new colour, width, and direction variations are used to create loose cuts and structure.