The new season is upon us and with it a slew of all new spring summer 22 fashion trends. It’s always a time for excitement, inspiration, freshness and – sadly – excess. What if you could buck that fast fashion feeling and instead take part in fashion in a slower, more considered way? Yes, we all want to hit refresh on how we get dressed, but could it be better still to feel in vogue without buying something new? With that in mind, we’ve highlighted three of the biggest spring summer 22 fashion trends that you may already have in your wardrobe. Ready, set, recycle. 

From left to right: Erdem and Rodarte. 

Dig out the little white dress you invested in last summer, as it’s back in a big way for spring. A good dress hinges on a great shape so bonus points if yours boasts a voluminous skirt, a high-drama sleeve or (for the brave) an interesting cut out-detail. 

From left to right: The Row and Lemaire.

We learnt this one during the pandemic when we stopped prioritising showy pieces and invested in the solid staples that added value and dexterity to our wardrobes. A reliable trench coat, knits with longevity, the perfect pair of denims – perhaps a designer bag, skip the logo and choose one that looks effortlessly expensive: this is not so much a ‘trend’ as a smart shopping ethos. Of all the spring summer 22 fashion trends, this is something we can get on board with.

From left to right: Givenchy and Nina Ricci.

Dig out any full length skirts or dresses in your wardrobe – as they are about to stage a comeback. Maxi lengths were celebrated on the spring summer 22 catwalks at Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch with the maxi slip skirt at Givenchy being a much talked about favourite. The new way to wear it? It’s all about a tube style that skims the body, down to the ankles, rather than a bohemian look.