CUTOUTS

The cut-outs are not a passing trend, as proven on the Spring 2022 runways and the streets of Paris, Milan, London and, New York but, it is here to stay for a very long time.Cut-outs came back with a vengeance in the late 2010s, and while they’ve undergone a bit of fluctuation between high-end designer pieces and high-street mainstream saturation, for Spring 2022 they are once again firmly back on top with a more than 10% rise compared to past five catwalk seasons.Though we’ve been seeing it on the runways in just about every fashion week and on the streets for the last six or so seasons, the Spring-summer 2022 catwalk fashion trend witnessed more than an 8% rise compared to the S/S 2020-21 season.

In our catwalk analysis of more than 400 designers and 10,000 items, we observed more than 10% of looks had cut-outs positioned at the different parts of the dresses, joggers, and tops. It is an indication cut-outs are anticipated as the significant commercial trend for the subsequent upcoming two to three seasons.There are more grown-up cut-outs that give an almost corporate feel with clean-cut minimal lines, unique details like waist tie-ups and chains that elevate them from sultry to showing skin on the sly. Gucci’s most recent Resort 2023 show has confirmed, however, that the keyhole cut-out will be sticking around for a few more seasons—specifically, those that reveal skin smack dab in the abdomen. Some cut-outs even dip as low as the belly button. They’re perfect candidates for the hottest days that have yet to come and are even better for summer nights out.    Cut-outs are meant to be fun, not stressful. Stick to the one that best aligns with your personal style, or take this opportunity to test-drive a new silhouette that you’ve been secretly wanting to try out this season.

– IRENE JAMES