Top Upcoming Fashion Trends of the Year 2018

As we get ready to usher in a new year, it's also time to usher in a new set of trends. According to the runways, the street style scene, and the best dressed A-listers, these are the emerging fashion trends to watch in 2018. Whether your resolution is to take more style risks or hone in on your wardrobe, these are the looks to weave into your wardrobe.

1.) Lavender Dreams

Pantone may have declared "Ultra Violet" the official color of 2018, but we're banking on the pretty pastel shade of lavender to takeover instead. From pantsuits to romantic dresses, the pale hue was all over the spring 2018 runways—and makes for an Instagram-friendly alternative to millennial pink.

2.) Art-Infused

Art and fashion intersected on the spring 2018 runways, making for a colorful and rich way to shake up any wardrobe. From the bold Warhol-inspired pieces at Versace to cartoon works of art emblazoned onto Prada's collection, art is wearable in 2018.

3.) Mad for Plaid

Gray checked blazers took over the street style scene and our Instagram feeds this past season, but the trend is just getting started. Flourishing into full-on plaid, the print was everywhere from the runways to the street style set outside the shows. From colorful coats to menswear-inspired blazers to unexpected plaid accessories, there are endless ways to weave the trend into your wardrobe this year.

4.) The New Trench

The classic trench coat gets a fresh upgrade after being reworked in an endless amount of iterations on the runways. From new cuts to feathers and ruffles, there's a fun new trench for everyone to try this season.

5.) Fringe Benefits

Making for one of the most fun trends of the season, fringe is back and more over-the-top than ever. Ultra-glam, dramatic fringe was spotted on the runways at Calvin Klein, Dior, Loewe, and more. For those looking to try the trend, it's already surfacing on bags, skirts, and playful trimmed tops for a more subtle way to embrace the look.