Get out your old crochet hooks and your colored threads. It’s time to get crafty. Summer 2021 is all about harnessing nostalgia and injecting dynamism into a post-pandemic fashion landscape. Crochet is multitasking and taking the style world by storm. Rainbow color palettes paired with silhouettes reminiscent of childhood objects translate into the trend of the season.
From kitschy hats to trendy three-piece sets, crochet has seemingly found its way onto every item possible as an embellishment or main event. Classic granny squares adorn tote bags and mini dresses, while bralettes with the knit method scream Coachella 2016. Swimwear, evening and accessories, nothing has been spared. All the Gen Z fashion icons are picking up the style. Bella Hadid and Ella Emhoff pioneered the crochet resurgence, donning homemade and designer pieces.
Memorial Day, a rising Instagram crochet brand, dressed the models in two recent social media posts. With such prominent features, the brand is barely able to keep up with the growing demand.
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Navigating a crochet shortage isn’t a problem for Ella Emhoff and various crafty Instagram models, as the trend can be replicated with a timeless DIY project. Youtube and TikTok are full of tutorials for creating just about any design in style.
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A slew of designer homes have taken notice of the social media obsession and taken to crocheting their own momentum. Chanel went a more subtle route with light crochet embellishment on its classic flap bag, while Valentino went all out with a crochet handbag and matching swimwear.
Marc Jacobs’ hottest new teen brand, Heaven by Marc Jacobs, played up the hat silhouette with a fun pink and orange crochet piece. Lil Uzi Vert modeled the look for their product launch campaign.
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Along with a similar striped hat design, Missoni also released her own crochet pieces. All of this pairs perfectly with Bottega Veneta’s island-hopping ready-to-crochet clutch. Who wouldn’t want to wear these pieces in the Greek Islands or along the Amalfi Coast? Perfect summer daydream.
As for the runway, crochet has made its way into some of our favorite Spring/Summer 2021 runways. Acne Studios managed to incorporate the design method into almost every look, layering it under sheer pieces and flowing skirts. Instead of showcasing head-to-toe crochet looks, the brand opted for subtle hints and accents.
Fendi also played with crochet in its Spring/Summer 2021 runway, with a similar sheer and crochet layering tactic. Monochromatic designs with the style provided an elegant twist to the more casual fabric style.
Undeniably the most summery of materials, crochet makes us anticipate summer all the more fervently. Easily breathable, automatically fun, and portable for just about any location, crochet covers all of our mood boards for the season. Do yourself a favor and call your grandma, summer is only a few weeks away. Start crocheting now.
