The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to protesters in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 25, 1965. About 25,000 people had marched there from Selma, Alabama, to protest discriminatory practices -- such as poll taxes and literacy tests -- that prevented many black people from voting in the South. It was the last of three marches that month. Stephen Somerstein/Getty Images

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A hearse carries the body of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a black deacon and civil rights activist who was shot by a state trooper during a voting rights march in Marion, Alabama, in February 1965. Jackson's death was a catalyst for the first Selma-Montgomery march. Bettmann Archive/getty images

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About 600 people began a 50-mile march from Selma to the state Capitol in Montgomery on March 7, 1965. But as they descended to the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, state troopers used brutal force and tear gas to push them back. The incident is now known as "Bloody Sunday." AP

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State troopers swing billy clubs to break up the march on "Bloody Sunday." In the foreground, activist John Lewis is being beaten. He suffered a fractured skull. Lewis is now a US congressman. AP

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Two days after "Bloody Sunday," a second march started in Selma. This time, the crowd turned back at the bridge when it met a barricade of state troopers. AP

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Marchers kneel in prayer after being stopped by state troopers in Selma. Bettmann Archive/getty images

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Doctors attend to James Reeb, a white minister from Boston who was attacked by white men for taking part in the demonstrations. He died on March 11, two days after he was beaten. Bettmann Archive/getty images

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Protesters sleep on a Selma street on March 11. AP

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US President Lyndon B. Johnson, seen here on March 18, 1965, advised Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace that he would federalize the Alabama National Guard if Wallace were "unable or unwilling" to call out the Guard to protect marchers. The next day, Wallace sent a telegram to Johnson asking for help, saying the state did not have enough troops and could not bear the financial burden of calling up the Guard. Bettmann Archive/getty images

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King, center, walks with his wife, Coretta, during the third march on March 21. About 3,200 people marched out of Selma under the protection of federal troops. Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images

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Marchers walk past a young white man holding a Confederate battle flag. Bettmann Archive/getty images

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Protesters carry American flags during their march to Montgomery. Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images

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Marchers walk through mud. The protest had grown to about 25,000 people by the time it reached Montgomery. Bill Johnson/The Denver Post via Getty Images

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Singer Joan Baez, who entertained activists with music before the march, stands in Montgomery on March 25. Charles Shaw/Getty Images

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King speaks to the crowd in Montgomery. "They told us we wouldn't get here. And there were those who said that we would get here only over their dead bodies," he said during his speech. "But all the world today knows that we are here and that we are standing before the forces of power in the state of Alabama saying, 'We ain't going to let nobody turn us around.' " It was also during this speech that King famously said "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Stephen Somerstein/Getty Images

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Marchers arrive at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. A few months later, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, which ensured that everyone's right to vote would be protected and enforced. Bettmann Archive/getty images

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This Milan Fashion Week would’ve gone down as the one in which Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons announced a new partnership to co-creative direct Prada, but for one thing: the spreading anxiety about the coronavirus. As the shows were taking place, worry over an outbreak of cases in small towns across the Lombardy region overshadowed even this most monumental of fashion developments. And so a season that started with Alessandro Michele’s merry ode to the fashion spectacle for Gucci ended with a Giorgio Armani show inside a teatro entirely emptied of spectators.

“Don’t panic” is the message we’re hearing from officials, and, aesthetically speaking at least, Milan’s designers had their backs. Talents as different as Bottega Veneta’s Daniel Lee and Luke and Lucie Meier at Jil Sander landed on fringe as one of the season’s key motifs, sending the message that whimsy and frivolity are as essential as a jacket, shirt, and tie. “We can be strong and feminine at the same time,” is how Miuccia Prada put it.

Handcrafts can provide a different kind of satisfaction in a troubled time. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana saluted the craftspeople so integral to their success with handmade clothes that conjured warm feelings of home. Marni’s Francesco Risso was off on his own trip, but he too was turned on by the hands-on act of making. The collection was collaged from beginning to end, and had an appealing earthy quality. Maybe because many of the pieces were patchworked from remnants, the clothes look like they had already lived interesting lives. Risso should keep pushing in this direction; in the future, the circular economy will depend on vivid imaginations like his.

Elsewhere, the sweep of the Moncler Genius project continued to impress. But it was the intimacy of Silvia Venturini Fendi’s collection for Fendi that charmed. Having worked side by side with Karl Lagerfeld for many years, she articulated with this hyper-feminine and size-inclusive show (the sole example in Milan) that she has her own vital contributions to make.

Gucci Fall 2020Photographed by Corey Tenold

Gucci

“Inserting viewers in the action would seem a distinctly 21st-century phenomenon, but Michele found himself connecting it with childhood. Last season he paid tribute to Gucci’s Tom Ford days; there were slip dresses, exposed bras, and ’70s-by-way-of-the-’90s pantsuits—the clothes that made Michele fall in love with fashion. Here, he looked further back, taking cues from “the perfection” of little girls’ clothes—pinafore dresses, school uniforms—and, it seemed, from the outfits of those little girls’ minders, nuns to nurses included.” —Nicole Phelps

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Prada Fall 2020Photographed by Corey Tenold

Prada

“As ever, Prada can be depended on to connect with our cultural moment, and to synthesize where women are at. But as obvious as all this sounds, outside the Pradasphere and our industry more generally, her theory of femininity is more problematic. Consider the remaining female Democratic candidates for the U.S. presidency, who have abdicated all interest in fashion. For what? Fear that it would be trivializing? That it would weaken their candidacies? Prada, for her part, sees glamour as ‘something that makes you optimistic, that lifts you up.’ It’s tempting to wonder: If Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar thought like Prada, even in the slightest, where would they be now? Also, where’s Kamala Harris when you need her?” —N.P.

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Marni Fall 2020Photographed by Corey Tenold

Marni

“‘It’s our version of Alice in Wonderland,’ said Francesco Risso backstage at his Marni presentation, as the fabled hair artist Julien d’Ys added magical gold and silver dust to the faces and lacquered hair of the girls in the lineup. The collection, as Risso explained, was ‘collaged from the beginning to the end—from macro to micro to fractal. It’s about putting together remnants.’ This meant coats and tabards worn over mini- or maxiskirts or boot-cut pants, all pieced together from scraps of leather and the calico that dress toiles are made from. There were also what appeared to be fragments of existing garments, such as a cardigan dress seemingly created from several different pieces of knitwear, each element linked with the crude stitchery of a child in a craft workshop.” —Hamish Bowles

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Fendi Fall 2020Photographed by Corey Tenold

Fendi

“Fendi mentioned liberation, and that was the spirit of a show presented on a fittingly curvy, pink upholstered runway. The spectrum of that freedom ran from the liberatedly libidinous to the glass-ceiling smashing, or “from the boudoir to the boardroom” as the show notes flaccidly put it. The pieces that combined executive chic with a sexual tweak were effectively overpowering: cashmere overcoats with the imprint of corsetry boning (ahem). The sleeve shape at the top was something Fendi termed ‘pull off’ and the half-undressed effect was markedly different in a pink satin version with lace back-paneling (ingenue) compared with an identically cut example in black velvet (vamp). This was a collection that embraced the double standards of male-eye categorization and short-circuited them via disassembly and disguise: dressing up for self-gratification rather than that of others.” —Luke Leitch

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Bottega Veneta Fall 2020Photographed by Corey Tenold

Bottega Veneta

“Previewing the accessories at a showroom appointment, Lee extemporized about Bottega Veneta: ‘When you look at the brand’s beginnings, everything it made was so soft. I find that super-inspiring.’ That thinking informed the ready-to-wear he put on tonight’s runway. But equally, so did the fact that at 34 Lee is part of the streetwear generation, a cohort that came up wearing Nike trainers and clothes that put an emphasis on cool and comfort. Explaining his approach to fall at BV, he asked, ‘How do we put ourselves together in a considered, elegant way but still feel comfortable?’ ” —N.P.

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Moncler 1 JW Anderson Fall 2020Photo: Courtesy of Moncler

Moncler Genius

“In total there were 12 collections on show in tonight’s third installment—is Genius going to keep on growing? Said Ruffini: ‘Maybe not in terms of designers, but in terms of energy I want it to get bigger and bigger and bigger. I think the brand has changed thanks to the energy this project has given us. If you walk into the store today it is totally different than two years ago—the crowd is having fun and enjoying the programs we have. It is a totally different way to work but it brings us energy. . .’ What we got [from JW Anderson’s collection] was a glorious confection of J-Dubs lite: not in mental calories but in down-delivered weightlessness. Anderson melanged pieces his eponymous label has done over the last decade, from his seasons as an outlier in the BFC’s old Somerset House space (those were the days) to his position of prominence now. It was a delightful trip-down-memory-lane collection for fans of the designer but one that will also doubtless bring many new acolytes to him.” —L.L.

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Jil Sander Fall 2020 Photographed by Corey Tenold

Jil Sander

“Purity, not minimalism, is the way they describe their aesthetic. Which is fair considering the workmanship that goes into the silk fringing and the chenille knitting and the extensive pleating we saw here. A botanical print erred on the anonymous side. The most compelling pieces were the ones that had a substance to the hand, be that a robe coat in a looped bouclé or blanket dresses for evening that encircled the shoulders in fuzzy wool. That silky black chenille keeps coming back to mind. These are elegant, smart-woman clothes designed not to challenge but to flatter. There are eager customers for that, and more and more it is the Meiers that are capturing their attention.” —N.P.

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Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2020Photo: Gorunway.com

Dolce & Gabbana

“Following a tumultuous weekend dominated by coronavirus panic, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana finished Milan on a grace note, with a celebration of the artisans they depend upon to make so many of their clothes. Black-and-white videos of il calzolaio (the shoemaker), la sarta (the seamstress), la magliaia (the knitter), la tessitrice (the weaver), la cravattaia (the tie maker), and more played on video screens, and in the Metropol’s foyer artigiani sat at work benches and posed with guests. ‘It’s very Italian, like the menswear,’ Gabbana said of the collection in a preview. ‘It’s a tribute through our eyes to tradition.’ ” —N.P.

By Nicole Phelps.

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Yes, we know—it’s 30-something degrees outside right now, it’s impossible to step out of your apartment without multiple layers of Heattech on (at least in NYC), and we’re barely a third of the way through winter, so who has time to think about spring style? With fashion month kicking off in a little over two weeks and the spring collections set to start trickling into stores come February, there’s actually no time like the present to get informed on what the must-have S/S 2020 trends are going to be. Considering the fact that there are hundreds of runway shows each and every season, we certainly don’t expect you to go digging through them all to unearth the trends that will rise to the top. That’s what we’re here for.

This S/S 2020 season is one we are really excited about, and we know you will be too. Designers gifted us with collections that were the perfect marriage of wearable and innovative. The trends you’ll see highlighted for you below are the ones we saw repeated most frequently throughout the collections. They’re the ones that are the most digestible and the ones we’re predicting will be the heavy hitters all season long. Our list includes an assortment of styles that are equal parts fresh and nostalgic. With that being said, it is with great excitement that we present to you our official spring/summer 2020 trend guide. Just keep scrolling to dive in.

You’re probably familiar with the slip dress and bustier tops, but this season, lingerie is taking center stage in the ready-to-wear world as opposed to its usual seat underneath it all. The title for this trend theme couldn’t be any clearer: Lingerie dressing is going way beyond the confines of the bedroom as traditional lingeriedetailing such as hook and eye clasps, boning, garters, sheer paneling, tons of silks, lace, corsetry, and much more have worked their way into some of the most prominent spring collections. 

From Olivier Theyskens showing us that much less is much more to Dion Lee’s exciting take on all things boned and bound, the three trends ahead are our suggestion of where to start when it comes to tackling lingerie dressing this season. 

Garters—a belt traditionally used to hold up women’s stockings—were referenced multiple times throughout the season. We saw both the literal take via garter belts underneath blazers at Mugler in addition to more subtle odes to the piece at Helmut Lang. Whether you choose to show your support of this trend via a sultry night-out lookor a cool tank with garter-like straps dripping from the hem, this detail is one we’re expecting to show up on dresses, tops, and skirts all season long. 

We know, we know—slip dresses are nothing new, and by now you probably own at least three in various colors, but this spring, we’re seeing a more literal take of the chemise work its way into everyday looks. We’re talking all the lace and colors that read a bit more boudoir (i.e., soft pinks, whites, and nudes) and a lot less street style. But that’s what we love about this fresh take on the familiar dress for spring. 

Before you cover your eyes and cringe at the idea of literally wearing a bra as a top, hear us out. While, yes, we saw many designers such as Loewe and Olivier Theyskens display bras that looked more like contents of a negligee drawer and less like tops, we saw the opposite as well thanks to satin bra tops at Givenchy and kitschy co-ord sets at Maryam Nassir Zadeh. Style yours under a blazer or as a top all of its own. Either way, this is one trend we’re daring you to dabble in this season.

Ginia Silk Chemise With Pintucks and Lace ($138)

Orseund Iris Cha Cha Poplin Pleated Bra Top ($185)

Sandy Liang Dribbo Smocked Cotton Top ($350)

Surprise, surprise—suits are still a thing, but we wouldn’t be talking about them in yet another trend guide if they weren’t still just as important. Luckily, there have been a handful of fresh updates to the world of suiting that will relight your fire for all things tailored and coordinated this season. With the addition of vests and waistcoats resulting in the return of three-piece suits, as well as Bermuda shorts for the more casual gal, the sartorial world has proven that when it comes to a well-rounded wardrobe, a good suit is a must. There were certainly many suiting separates styled on the S/S 20 runways, but today, we want to highlight the more literal takes for spring so that you can suit up and shop accordingly. 

If you’re more of a “limbs out” kind of gal, then this next take on the suit is for you. Remember Bermuda shorts? Well, they are back and were spotted all over the runways showcasing a more casual take on the business-ready trend. Similar to vests, we saw longer shorts of all kinds appear on the runway as a trend on their own, further proving the importance of the shorts movement this spring. From Tibi’s cool-girl take to Givenchy’s office- and night out–ready ensemble, this is one major trend to watch this season. 

The addition of a tailored waistcoat is the spring 2020 update we were looking for amid the recurring suiting trend. We also saw these tailored vests make a strong name for themselves as an individual trend (so be sure to keep an eye out for them), but it was the three-piece suit that stood out the most. 

Investing in at least one three-piece suit will prove to be more beneficial to your spring wardrobe than you might think. We promise—once you open your closet and find sleek trousers, a tailored blazer, and a trendy vest, you’ll be writing us a thank-you note. 

Not into vests and long shorts but still looking for something that will make your suit feel fresh for spring? Then we have your answer: pinstripes. It’s been a while since we’ve seen this print work its way into the major trend circuit, so it is with open arms that we welcome it back. 

This print is subtle and versatile—two qualities you would want from a suiting trend. As you can see from the runway images, these fine lines were represented both classically at Michael Kors and modernly at Balmain and Sacai—meaning no matter how you identify your personal style, there’s bound to be a pinstripe look for you. 

Gauge81 Niamey Pinstriped Wool Wide-Leg Pants ($340)

De La Vali Screamin Woven Vest ($365)

The Frankie Shop Julie Pleated Gabardine Shorts ($125)

It’s common for a particular decade to surface as the major inspiration behind a collection, but when you see designer after designer send out models that look like they just stepped out of an episode of That ’70s Show, we know something’s up. What now feels almost a tad necessary among the ongoing rise of simpler bourgeois dressing is the colorful stark contrast of mod prints, bohemian layers, and retro accessories straight out of the ’70s. From Victoria Beckham’s more buttoned-up approach to Louis Vuitton’s retro minis and decadent layering, this is one decade we’re expecting fashion girls to channel from their heads (aka giant sunglasses) to their toes (aka clogs). 

Classic button-down shirts have become one of the most sartorially talked-about basics over the past couple of seasons, but this groovy 2020 take is bringing us back to the disco days, and we are not complaining. It is customary to keep your shirt collars tucked beneath your blazer lapels, but this spring, designers styled their ’70s-esque collections with big (emphasis on the big) collars pulled out from their usual hiding places beneath blazers and jackets alike. You know what they say: The bigger the collar, the more stylish the look. 

While collars made a major splash within this trend theme, so did the overall styling of all the iconic pieces from the decade. I mean, it’s hard to see shearling-lined suede vests paired over a mod floral minidresses and not think Jackie Burkhart, which is why we’ve come to terms with the ’70s as an overall vibe being just as important as the individual components. When it comes time to re-create this look, be sure to hit up the designers listed above, especially since the styling of disco collars and cropped sweater vests might not come naturally to you (or to us). 

You can’t participate in the ’70s trend without at least a little something suede. Or in this case, a lot of suede. Fringe jackets made their triumphant return to the ready-to-wear scene and thanks to brands like Khaite and Celine, the incorporation of this strong outerwear piece finally feels chic as opposed to costumey. We also saw stunning suede midi skirts at Altuarra and more modern takes on the fabric at Longchamp with those hot-pants co-ord sets. 

Iro Russell Fringed Suede Jacket ($1795)

Miu Miu Lace-Up Floral-Print Stretch-Jersey Maxi Dress ($724)

A.W.A.K.E. Mode Point-Collar Crepe Shirt ($279)

Neither of the editors writing this trend report necessarily enjoys being “one with nature,” but give us a tropical print or a utility jacket and you’ve got our attention. There were many odes to an outdoorsy lifestyle among the spring collections this season—including everything from raffia dresses and bags to vacation-ready getups that had us craving summer more than we ever have before. The good news (for some of you) is that none of the trends listed below actually require you to be outside. Basically, consider this your official fashion girl’s guide to dressing like a nature lover.

Of the many materials we saw walk down the S/S 20 runways, few were as prominent or as welcomed as raffia. Made from palm leaves, it’s a natural, sustainable fiber that can be utilized for anything from dresses and skirts (as shown at Dior and Oscar de la Renta) to handbags, which every brand from Celine to Stella McCartney debuted their own version of. 

Most importantly, however, is the fact that both the prevalence of the raffia and the fashion world’s embracing of it is just one small part of the bigger shift toward prioritizing environmental consciousness. In short, consider this trend a step in the right direction.

Ready for a getaway? Whether there’s an actual trip on the horizon or you’ll be stuck in the city like the rest of us, thanks to this particular spring and summer trend, you’ll at least be able to dress like you’re headed on the tropical vacation of a lifetime through nature- and fruit-inspired prints. Channel your inner J.Lo with one of Versace’s bold dresses or go more casual by way of a Dolce & Gabbana–style matching set. Either way, feel the island breeze and try not to notice that it’s just air coming from the subway grates. 

It’s a bird...it’s a plane...it’s another utility trend? Season after season there seems to be at least one utilitarian-inspired trend or movement gracing the runways, but this time, the takeaway was that this trend is finally feeling a bit more refined. Instead of the expected utility jumpsuit or classic cargo pants, we’re seeing large cargo pockets and starchy fabrics on blazers, dresses, suiting. So if adventure is what you seek this spring, let the 2020 take on the utility trend lead the way whether you’re headed on a chic safari or a quick jaunt down the block. Clearly, the theme here is more about what you’re wearing while on the journey, not necessarily about the journey itself. 

Esteban Cortázar Printed Crepe de Chine Shirt ($230)

Jacquemus Le Grand Baci Raffia Tote ($487)

Andamane Cher Faux Leather Cargo Jacket ($685)

What’s hot, you may be wondering? Well, a lot of things. The (aptly named) overarching theme refers to not only the impending weather but how designers are planning to combat spring and summer’s highly anticipated sizzle with equally alluring wears. From leg-baring—almost brief-like—shorts from the likes of Jacquemus and Alberta Ferretti to the resurrection of the ’90s tube top we all owned and loved back in the day, the limbs are out and skin is in. But if that sounds like baring too much to you, don't worry because there’s a scarf-inspired styling moment that anyone can make their own and get behind.

There is just so much to love about the return of the tube top. Aside from the ’90s nostalgia and minimalistic nature of the trend (and sheer comfort associated with actually wearing a one), tube tops are also a breeze to style and can be worn in any season. That means that if the above images have already put you into a frenzy of needing to own one of the strapless wonders, you can absolutely justify buying one now and start styling it over sweaters until the temperatures rise sufficiently to wear it on its own with jeans, skirts, or any other bottom of your choosing. 

While scarf-print pieces and even literal scarves as tops are typically relevant in the warmer months regardless of what’s trending, this spring, designers have taken even more inspiration from the classic accessory, utilizing it in a number of ways across a variety of RTW pieces. From draped dresses at Altuzarra and Elie Saab to scarf-inspired separates at Burberry and Bottega Veneta, consider beating the heat in one of this season’s many silky, slinky stunners in the coming months.

“Who wears short shorts?” Our apologies in advance for getting that song stuck in your head, but we couldn’t let the opportunity to remind everyone of that catchy chorus pass. Especially when, if the S/S 20 runways were any indication, the answer to that age-old question will actually be everyone. That’s right—if you trust brands like Jacquemus, Saint Laurent, Dior, and Alessandra Rich to set trends, then all signs point to this leggy trend making it big. With that said, if the idea of hitting the streets in hot pants shakes you to your core, we suggest giving it a go on your next beach vacation.

Nanushka Dahlia Tube Top ($280)

Versace Chain Strap Mixed Print Dress ($2725)

Zara Twisted Knit Shorts ($36)

Knowing how interested our readers are in what colors are trending at any given moment, we wouldn’t dream of putting out such a monstrous trend guide without devoting a good portion of it to the hot hues of the season. Well, we are pleased to say that there’s actually something for both ends of the spectrum as well as anyone who falls in between. From the ice cream–inspired tones everyone will be wearing come March to the colorless combo that’s making a big statement to the approachable shade anyone can get into, keep scrolling for the lowdown. 

From multicolored moments at Emilia Wickstead, Loewe, and Jacquemus to single-hued stunners at Gucci, Peter Pilotto, Tibi, and more, there was almost an explosion of sherbet shades on the spring runways in every way, shape, and form. Conveniently for consumers, designers also played around with both pastel and highly saturated takes on the hues, so whether you like to go bold or fly under the radar with your color choices, there’s likely an iteration that will speak to you.

With everyone from Loewe to Alexander McQueen to Stella McCartney on board, bold black-and-white pieces (with a strong emphasis on dresses) just might end up being the tie-dye of 2020. Like many a long-lasting trend, there are countless iterations ranging from Balmain’s in-your-face takes to more approachable striped options. While the trend is nothing new to the world of fashion, brands are making it feel modern, desirable, and most importantly, wearable. This is one buy you definitely won’t regret.

Now, for the middle ground: mint. Consider it a cousin of the pistachio trend we saw so much of for F/W 19, but just a pinch more spring-ready and easier to style. As seen through Batsheva above, the color pairs well with other pastels, while Gucci styled a pair of mint trousers with a camel blouse for a stunning look. Valentino also paired a mint-colored feathered dress with a hunter green bag and gold accessories. This happy color can be incorporated into your wardrobe through dresses, separates, handbags, or shoes, giving all your outfits a fresh feel (see what we did there?).

Topshop Apricot Dropped Coat ($160)

Georgia Alice Delilah Striped Crinkled-Satin Maxi Dress ($245)

Valentino Embellished Wool And Silk-Blend Crepe Shorts ($1890)

Ready for the deets? Aside from all the overarching themes you saw above, there was also a plethora of fabrications and textures that made waves back in September and are setting out to be beyond big for S/S 20. In fact, narrowing them down to the below three was no easy feat, but the runway moments you’re about to encounter are those which felt both the freshest and the most prominent. Whether you opt to let them inspire a full look by way of a satin suit or choose to simply incorporate pieces like a net top here and there, these are the tactile touches you’ll want in your wardrobe once spring rolls around. 

Random, we know—but aren’t the best trends a little unexpected? This season, netting is the underdog we didn’t see coming but are so happy that it showed up. From large-scale fishnet seen at Off-White, Toga, and Nanushka to party-ready crystal-embellished iterations from Burberry, Blumarine, and Gucci, it’s the perfect touch of texture to drape over or layer under a garment or outfit. 

In addition to the satin we saw utilized in the lingerie-inspired pieces back in Beyond the Bedroom, designers also incorporated the high-shine fabric in almost everything else from suits to dresses to separates. So if you want to go corporate with your look, prefer something slinkier, or would rather a happy medium, there’s every option to make the trend your own—and in any color your heart desires.

But close! While the shapes and uses may differ, designers’ affinity for the above, very specific style of openwork lace for spring surely does resemble the doilies our beloved grandmas had on nearly every surface in their homes. You know, the ones they put under plates, cookie trays, teacups, and more? The nostalgic textile is also a welcome update to the typical lace we usually see in RTW and feels more casual and festival-ready—highly appropriate given when these collections will hit the market. 

Nanushka Otis Crochet Overlay Crepe Top ($670)

Stine Goya Bladi Satin Wrap Skirt ($350)

Alice McCall Diamond Veins Corded Lace Mini Dress ($500)

Want to know more about all the latest trends? We’ve got you covered.

This article originally appeared on Who What Wear

by Bianca Gracie

Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Premier and Rapsody shared tracks that represented their love for the culture across the diaspora -- from childhood favorites to songs that make them feel free. We continue the celebration in 2020, with R&B girl group June's Diary sharing their soundtrack today.

R&B quintet June’s Diary -- comprised of Ashly Williams, Brienna DeVlugt, Gabrielle "Gabby" Carrerio, Kristal Smith and Shyann Roberts -- each explain in their own words the significance of Black History Month.

Ashly

Black History Month means highlighting our brave ancestral pioneers who have shaped exactly the person I am meant to be in my own skin: remembering why Harriet Tubman risked her life for the freedom of others; recollecting the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, but understanding that he and Malcolm X both simply stood for the betterment of mankind. It is celebrating Rosa Parks refusing to relinquish her power to yet another oppressor.

Black History Month means rejoicing in our resilience, creativity, originality and influence, while upholding the truest form of blackness. It is sharing the uniqueness of every Black person by communicating "We see you," even though you may be overlooked every day. It is our historical freedom to remind the world, we gon’ be all right!

Shyann

Black History Month means a lot to me because as I get older and connected to my roots, I understand that Black history is American history. We are the innovators and creators of all things -- whether that be music, sports, medicine, architecture, engineering or design. Black history has influenced all things moving. In 2020, I’d like to see more partnerships amongst our culture and less competition; we are stronger together.

Brienna

To me, Black history is us remembering where we came from and celebrating the opportunities and doors that those before us have opened. It’s about constantly remembering our struggles and embracing our victories!

Kristal

Black History Month represents the opportunity for us to unite in the remembrance of what we’ve accomplished through the years and show our gratitude. It isn’t just about all the bad times we’ve been through. It’s about leadership, integrity and the determination to continue in spite of.

Gabby

In 1976, President Gerald Ford urged people to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." By that time, Black History Month had gone from an idea to a locally celebrated week, and then officially a nationally recognized month.

It represents the evolution of Black people in America, kind of like a metaphorical gem that emerged from such oppression and injustice. Each hero honored -- Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and more -- have paved the way for future generations and fought to make freedom conceivable for their people. To me, it’s a time where we can all admit that Penny from [Broadway musical] Hairspray had the right idea: Black History Month should be celebrated all year.

The ladies also explain some of their favorite tracks on the playlist:

1. Al Green, "Love and Happiness"

"Love and Happiness" is a staple in the black community and it is reminiscent of the popular Ernie Barnes painting, "The Sugar Shack." In other words, when you hear that voice and those lines, stop what you’re doing, grab someone and groove. -- Ashly

2. Nina Simone, "I Put a Spell on You"

Nina was a strong, talented civil rights activist who wasn’t afraid to speak and sing out for what was right. -- Gabby

3. Dreamville feat. J. Cole, J.I.D, Bas, EarthGang and Young Nudy, "Down Bad"

We’ve all been down bad and I love the way they flipped the record around. Most down songs are sad, but this one has the energy that makes you want to pick yourself up. -- Shyann

4. Bob Marley, "Jamming"

This song is about everyone coming together and having a good time around music. Bob Marley spread so much love and peace through his music, but also raised awareness of his people. I’m of Caribbean descent, so having representation like that was really important. -- Brienna

5. Juvenile, "Back That Azz Up"

No matter where you are or what you’re doing, it’s just one of those records where you get [excited] the moment you hear: "Cash money records takin' over for da 99 and the 2000s!" Every middle school or high school dance was lit when this song came on! It’s just a song for the culture and will always be. -- Kristal

6. June’s Diary, "All of Us"

This was one of the first songs we recorded as a group and it is still our favorite. It truly embodies our sound and it’s the epitome of unity. We come alive on the track and it’s always a vibe when we perform it live. -- June’s Diary

June's Diary recently dropped their single "I Ain't With It," and are gearing up to release a new project this year. The ladies also also continuing their Black History Month celebration with a Facebook campaign.

Consider this your one-stop-shop for the best looks from each standout collection at London Fashion Week this season. From mainstays like Burberry, Erdem, Christopher Kane, and Roksanda to buzzy newcomers like Petar Petrov, we’re your plum front-row seat to seeing what's next in fashion.

BY CARRIE GOLDBERG 

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Burberry

Memories inspired Riccardo Tisci's latest for Burberry, and his Fall 2020 array was a mashup of his recollections with the heritage, history, and codes of the brand. Tisci hearkened back to the early stages of his own career for inspiration, along with the cities he'd visited and people he'd met as a young designer, to assemble his array of mens and womenswear that still felt new despite being so based in the old. The show was a feast of celebrity models, with Bella, Gigi, Kendall, Joan, Irina, and more making their first and only runway appearances this week. In the mix, standouts included new riffs, shades, and combos of the brand's classic plaid, fresh takes on uniforms—from suits to schoolkid streetwear—and, come the finale, a whole lot of sparkle.

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Christopher Kane

Triangular prints, strong silhouettes, gel harnesses, and micro minis wouldn't have one assuming that Christopher Kane was inspired by something as romantic as The Garden of Eden. But it was the dark side of Adam and Eve that the designer drew upon, and the passion and perversion that lead the couple to risk it all for one bite of forbidden fruit. That love triangle (hence the prints) between man, woman, and nature was what Kane riffed on as he crafted his Fall 2020 range. The shape has symbolized the "eye of the Supreme Being watching over the universe," said Kane's show notes, and the motif carried through graphic prints, lace cut-outs, and super-femme bows that were equal parts strong and sexy.

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JW Anderson

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Erdem

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Tommy Hilfiger

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Simone Rocha

The invitation to Simone Rocha Fall 2020 braced you for the ultra-feminine collection that was to come—a cotton lace handkerchief, embroidered with the show's details. And romantic, ladylike, and dreamy it was. Like Tom Ford, Richard Quinn, and many more at New York Fashion Week and Haute Couture, it appears that Simone Rocha thinks it's a nice day for a white wedding. The designer opened up her Fall 2020 collection with a range of white options for both day and evening. Then, Rocha cascaded into nudes and florals, in her signature layered, deconstructed style. A strong section of suiting with sash-like accents on the arms and waists stood out—as did the finale, a Miss Havisham-esque bride in an opaque lace veil and a mini lace shift. Come Fall, Rocha wants you to dress for the wedding you've never had, or the vow renewal you'll soon be planning to don one of her many occasion-appropriate looks.

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Emilia Wickstead

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Victoria Beckham

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Richard Quinn

A Richard Quinn show has one expecting a bit of romantic florals, a touch of hard core edge, bold colors, and latex—and Quinn came through on all of the above in his Fall 2020 range. The show felt more like a wedding, complete with guests, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, a live performance, confetti, and a bride in an embroidered hijab. Quinn's signature latex masks, coordinated printed tights, and knack for embroidery was on full display, firstly in menswear (new for the brand), and then in voluminous poofs and '80s-inspired minis. And yet with all the pops of color, florals, S&M, and bridal references, the show felt Quinn-tessentially British at the same time. Perhaps it was the cheeky nods to England throughout the collection, like embroidery reading "God Save The Quin" on the back of Quinn's opening menswear look. The collection, overall, brought some serious looks but reminded us all that nothing—even #fashun—should be taken too seriously.

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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

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Rejina Pyo

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Molly Goddard

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Petar Petrov

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