Apparently, models wear short shorts, as designers sent shorts stomping down the runway this season. From the shortest shorts, to those covered in sequins, there were many variations of these garments. Let’s take a look at Spring 2018’s most stylish shorts.
Denim
A classic, denim shorts were quite popular this season. La Vie Rebecca Taylor floral denim is perfect for warm spring days, while Re/Done and Maki Oh created stunning summer garments. Norma Kamali’s short shorts show some leg, and Oak’s baggy shorts are perfect for a relaxed fit.
La Vie Rebecca Taylor | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Maki Oh | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Norma Kamali | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Oak | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Re/Done | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Get it done with denim:
Italian Blue Topweight Viscose Denim
Sky Blue Lightweight Japanese Cotton Selvedge Denim
Leather
Leather and faux leather brings an edge to shorts that they tend to lack, which is clear in Saint Laurent’s folded up pair. Longchamp and Julien David utilized brown leather, while Iro went with black. Marissa Webb’s fantastic laser cut shorts are perfect for picnics or grabbing a drink with old friends.
Iro | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Julien David | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Longchamp | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Marissa Webb | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Marissa Webb | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Lay it out in leather:
Black Stretch Faux Suede Backed Faux Leather
Navy Paisley Laser-Cut Faux Leather Top Stitched to a Mesh Backing
Long
Short shorts weren’t the only pairs on the runway this season. Hugo Boss and Tibi presented pairs of professional looking shorts, while Luisa Beccaria went with more dainty looking shorts. The Gigi’s shorts look perfect for spring break, and Lela Rose’s shorts should be out exploring new cities on a warm spring morning.
Hugo Boss | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Lela Rose | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Luisa Beccaria | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
The Gigi | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Tibi | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Go long with these fabrics:
Black and White Houndstooth Stretch Wool Suiting
Zinc Stretch Ponte Knit
Patterns
Patterned shorts took center stage this Spring 2018. Alice + Olivia and Jeffrey Dodd each created stunning short sets, perfect for business brunches in the city, while Karen Walker’s more relaxed set is ideal for bowling with friends. Zac Posen showed off his incredible design skills with a pair of stunningly embroidered shorts, and Paul & Joe showed a pair off frilly and feminine floral shorts.
Alice + Olivia | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Jeffrey Dodd | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Karen Walker | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Paul & Joe | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Zac Posen | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Pick out one of these patterns:
Tomato Red and White Circle Printed Stretch Polyester Crepe
Red, White and Blue Floral Cotton Voile
Sequins
Sequined shorts sparkled as they sped down the runway this season. Area and Saint Laurent used sequins sparingly, with patterns sewn into the garment, while Giamba made sure their shorts could be seen from space. Marques Almeida utilized reversible sequins, and Juicy Couture sequined gym shorts are the height of athleisure.
Area | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Giamba | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Juicy Couture | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Marques Almeida | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Saint Laurent | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Show off your shorts with sequins:
Pewter Jersey Knit Covered in Circle and Baby Sequins
Blush Baby Sequins on Mesh
What shorts will you be sporting this Spring 2018? Let me know in the comments!
