Eccentricity is one of the hallmarks of haute couture shows, where top designers showcase their creativity and expertise, offering their clients exceptional pieces that carry a unique beauty. These pieces provide dramatic and sometimes strange looks for women seeking individuality. This was evident in the Spring/Summer 2024 collections, which were filled with dozens of luxurious and unusual dresses catering to bold tastes.
This year, evening dresses with puffed skirts stood out, and dresses adorned with fringes had a significant presence on the runways of the most renowned haute couture houses. We also noticed the trend of dresses designed with flower-shaped or petal-shaped necklines.
Stay updated on the latest trends in luxurious and unusual evening dresses presented by the world's top fashion houses, and choose the design that will make you stand out at your summer 2024 events.
Dresses with Puffed Skirts Evoke the Victorian Era
In addition to the puffed sleeves dominating the fashion scene, couture dresses with puffed skirts brought back the beloved Victorian style. At Giambattista Valli, we saw a long-sleeved dress with off-shoulder puffed sleeves, designed to hug the body at the waist and upper thighs, flaring out from mid-thigh into two puffed layers. This piece exudes uniqueness and elegance, thanks to its soft floral prints in light purple mixed with green. Pair it with silver sandals and a clutch, or choose shades of green found in the dress's print.
Fringed Evening Dresses: The Latest Trend
Fringes are set to be a star trend for summer 2024, appearing in both ready-to-wear and couture collections. Imane Ayissi used fringes in one of the most beautiful and unusual dresses we saw on the runways. This dress stood out with its feminine fuchsia color, wide high neckline, and uneven hems, adorned with two rows of fringes—one on the shoulders covering the chest and the other at the waist covering the hips. Pair it with pointed shoes of the same color, carry a black clutch, and accessorize with long earrings.
Blooming Flowers Adorn Couture Dresses of 2024
Designers drew inspiration from nature for the Spring/Summer 2024 couture dress cuts. We were particularly impressed by a dress with a top and shoulders shaped like a blooming flower, featuring a straight cut and a mid-length that reveals the ankles, showcased by one of Rami Al Ali's models. Despite the unusual design, we recommend it for the dreamy woman. Enhance its elegance with golden sandals with an ankle strap, a small clutch of the same color, and long yellow gold earrings, paired with a matching delicate bracelet.
Elegance and Technology Combine in 2024 Dresses
Schiaparelli's collection in January amazed the audience at the Spring 2024 Couture Week, drawing all eyes to a model in a knee-length short dress adorned with details reminiscent of early third millennium technology, such as non-smartphones, CDs, and calculators. We admit it's a design many won't dare to wear, but we can't deny its luxury, uniqueness, and feminine cut that accentuates height. Pair it with plain black shoes and a simple bag to avoid overdoing the look.
Oversized Capes: Your Summer Soiree Ally
As previously highlighted, cape dresses are shining stars this season, presented by top global brands in varied and unconventional cuts. Viktor & Rolf showcased a short black A-line dress with a matching cape, featuring wide ruffled shoulders and a long tie on the side of the neck. Pair it with plain black pointed shoes, a gold clutch, and delicate yellow gold stud earrings.
Puff-Sleeved Evening Dresses: The Latest Trend
Puff-sleeved dresses are one of this year's major trends, appearing in couture collections with voluminous cuts that give some designs a unique touch, perfect for women seeking a modern look away from the conventional. We recommend a long dress with an embroidered top and a high-waisted long plain skirt with a high front slit from Stéphane Rolland's collection. Pair it with cream-colored sandals with an ankle strap and a plain silver clutch.