The lace-trim dress has became the ultimate cool-girl staple

Rix sums it up: “The lace-trim silhouette has a sensuality, undone in the best possible way. You can wear it and look composed without seeming over-styled. For daytime, I love grounding it with something unexpected, a chunky knit or trainers. Evening is about letting the dress shine: a delicate heel, some vintage-inspired jewellery, maybe a silk scarf.”

Meghna Goyal, the founder of Summer Away, adds: “By day, a long lace-trim tunic layered over a sweater or T-shirt, paired with trousers and edgy accessories, feels modern. By night, a silk slip under a structured blazer or co-ord set makes for a polished finish.”

Designers can’t let go either

Lace trims have been everywhere lately — Chloé, Carolina Herrera, Dries Van Noten, Fendi, Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Shiatzy Chen and Saint Laurent. From minis to asymmetric midis, slips to sweeping gowns.

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Goyal notes, “These dresses have dominated runways for seasons. What makes them stand out now is how they are layered with unconventional, edgy pieces. The mix gives each outfit a distinct energy. For models and pop stars, it’s a piece that moves from day to night, cafe to stage, always looking intentional even when thrown on last minute.”