Creamy satins, colored timepieces, and cheerful couture behold some of the biggest trends this season

By Archana Aithal Rose

Never has there been a more desperate need for cheer, given the current state of worldly and national affairs, and kudos to designer Carolina Herrera for infusing her spring collection with a closet full of frolic. Models sashayed down the Fashion Week runway in sunshine yellow day dresses, polka-dotted skirts, denim dresses with hand painted rainbow buttons, gingham, polychromatic jackets, and Herrera’s signature white blouses. The devil was in the details, as usual, which meant poofy sleeves, big shoulders, cinched waists, and a lot of ruffling. If the world outside was blue, Herrera’s spring show was a rainbow room. carolinaherrera.com

Clock in color
It’s time to inject some pop into the classic utility accessory watch. From jewel-encrusted analogs to steel menageries, the workaday timepiece is evolving into a bold statement. A few of this season’s movers and shakers:

Jaeger LeCoultre Rendezvous Moon Watch
See your planets align with la lune in this piece, which doubles as a lucky charm. The 18 karat rose gold design features celestial details and a burgundy colored strap. $48,400, leaonardojewelers.com

Hermés Medor
Go green with this steel stunner, featuring cross-set green tsavorites in an opaline silver plated dial, and an alligator strap. A complete trendsetter. $12,200, thetimepiececollection.com

Sidney Chrono Diamond Dial
Beddazle in blue with a sapphire crystal face and mother of pearl dial inlaid with 117 hand-set diamonds. $1,995, garymichaelsfinejewelry.com

SEDUCE IN SATIN
It looks like liquid and it’s here to stay. This luxe fabric—one that comes in variations like charmeuse and dutchess is taking over our casual wardrobes like never before. From Calvin Klein (who debuted a stiff satin shirt) to Marc Jacob’s silk turbans and Versace’s historic finale with super models in goddess gowns of satin, shimmer held court on the runway. As satin’s sartorial crossover goes from night to day, it’s time to add some shine to your spring shopping.

MSGM Mix Print Top
Fresh, floral, bright, and right on the mark, this silk satin printed top with a plunging neckline and a slipover style ushers in the trend with pizzazz. $625, neimanmarcus.com

Tommy Hilfiger Satin Bomber
With statement embroidery on the back, Hilfiger’s sleek satin bomber, in thyme, is a versatile design that can easily be paired with an evening dress or daytime denims. $259, usatommy.com

Ralph Lauren Jumpsuit
Perhaps the perfect way to wear satin off duty is in this playful striped piece, with tied sleeves and slits from the shoulders to the elbows to reveal just the right amount of skin. $225, macys.com