The summer's skirt will be asymmetrical
Asymmetrical cuts are making a comeback on the runway.
If you, too, have found yourself torn between “long or short skirts,” this season’s runways offer a “reassuring” solution by embracing asymmetry. With uneven hems, a slightly more free-spirited shape, and an airy flow, this summer’s skirts are shaking things up by combining mini and midi lengths.
From Loewe to Bottega Veneta and Alaïa, the skirt has been redefined. Layering effects, unexpected pleats, and fabrics that move with every step are the “next big thing,” appearing in both minimalist versions with clean lines and avant-garde interpretations.
The trend toward asymmetry in skirts also draws inspiration from the 2000s, when skirts that were mini in the front and maxi in the back were all the rage. Essentially, the asymmetry was subtly carried from the front to the back—in the style of the “peacock hem” introduced by Cristóbal Balenciaga in his dresses in the 1950s — and created a magical effect of longer legs, thanks to the interplay between revealing and concealing.
