The Phoebe Philo-era Céline lace trend is back
It was 2015, during the height of Phoebe Philo’s era of Céline, when I first saw her lace-trimmed, silky dresses and tank tops on the catwalk. They had a Nineties flair, but enhanced with Philo’s modern touch. Made in shades of black and white, they were styled with crisp, A-line coats cinched at the waist, billowy white trousers, and utilitarian Chelsea boots in crimson and jet black. I loved how quietly confident the models looked wearing these delicate dresses styled with tough, sturdy boots — the perfect balance of masculine and feminine.
That’s the beauty of Philo’s work; her confident, self-assured approach to dressing has always struck a chord with women. With her styling, the lacy pieces walked a fine line between nightwear and daywear, allowing the wearer to step out into the city in a flash no matter the time of day.
Now, 10 years later, I’m seeing dainty, lace-trimmed dresses, tanks, and skirts re-emerge, both on the catwalk and in the marketplace. Contemporary labels like Baum und Pferdgarten and the Aussie brand Sir are offering lace-hemmed pieces made of satin and hammered silk. On the catwalks, Gabriela Hearst, Michael Kors, and Undercover presented their own lacy iterations.
The best part: These pieces can be dressed up or down. For a night out, style a silky dress with tights, heels, and a sleek wool coat. For the office, layer a lacy vest top underneath a structured blazer with tailored trousers and kitten-heel boots. And for the weekend, take a cue from Kate Moss during her Nineties grunge era and pair your slip dress with combat boots and a shearling coat.
Below, shop 10 lace-trimmed options to try the trend your own way.
Arket
Asymmetric Lace-Trimmed Skirt
Lace-Trimmed Satin Cami
$221.00 at saksfifthavenue.com
Gwyneth Lace-Trim Slip Skirt
Silk and Chantilly Lace Skirt
Lace-Trimmed Camisole
Willa Lace-Trimmed Silk Dress
Velvet Lace Midi Skirt
$448.00 at bergdorfgoodman.com
Sophie Midi Skirt
Obelia Lace-Trimmed Midi dress
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