Lace & crochet: the craft comeback everyone’s wearing

From the runway to the street, lace and crochet are having a major fashion moment. What once evoked vintage nostalgia or summer festivals has evolved into a sophisticated, seasonless trend embraced by both heritage maisons and new-gen labels. According to a recent piece in Business of Fashion, the rise of lace and crochet is part of a larger shift toward "craftcore" and handmade aesthetics. In a digital-first world, these tactile details offer a sense of grounding and a connection to the human touch behind the garment.

Delicate yet bold, artisanal yet modern: lace and crochet pieces are redefining femininity in fashion, offering texture, transparency, and craftsmanship that speaks to today’s desire for authenticity.

This season, designers are taking a more elevated approach:

1. Resort ready

Structured crochet dresses in natural tones paired with sleek sandals for a resort-ready look.

La Redoute Collections ALOHAS EUR160CAROLINEBISS SS25 1163 93 EUR220HUNKEMÖLLER SS25 302068 5 EUR37 99LingaDore SS25 7803CH 1 Babydoll SpicedCoral EUR59 95LOLALIZA SS25 EUR59 99 (3)UNISA SS25 BREJO SHF SILVER 129,90EUR

^{La Redoute Collections - Caroline Biss - 2x Hunkemöller - LingaDore - LolaLiza - Unisa}

2. Classic chic

Lace shirting worn under tailored blazers for a chic, tactile contrast.

BRAX SS25 WOMENSWEAR 06 2803 Alena 54 EUR99 95Object Rina Blouse A S Adventure €59,99Boss At SKM 399EURCAROLINE BISS SS25 3611 19 EUR140,00Juttu Yas Trui Balis Crochet Fest €59,99Mayerline SS25 S2025JUAR3093300 V 149EUR

^{Brax - Object at A.S.Adventure - BOSS at SKM - Caroline Biss - Yas at Juttu - Mayerline}

3. ​ Airy basics

Crochet twin-sets and co-ords giving knitwear a light, breathable upgrade.

BALMAIN WATCHES 2025 BALMAINIA BIJOU B42523927 580EURCAROLINEBISS SS25 1556 92 EUR175CAROLINEBISS SS25 1856 92 EUR240LingaDore SS25 7806FK FrenchKnickers Ivory EUR49 95LingaDore SS25 7806P Top Ivory EUR49 95WOUF T Shirt Bag A S Adventure €65

^{Balmain Watches - 2x Caroline Biss - 2x LingaDore - WOUF at A.S.Adventure}

4. Dress it up

Statement layering pieces like lace-trimmed slip dresses over denim or crochet bralettes under sheer tops.

CKS SS25 305678RSD 50 L EUR99,99HUNKEMÖLLER SS25 302058 5 EUR33 99JBC X NiceFamily 306648BLL 50 L 39,95EURLingaDore SS25 7803P 1 Bralette SpicedCoral EUR49 95UNISA SS25 ZCOCO 25 PA WHITE 135,00EURLONGINES 2025 MINI DOLCEVITA BICOLOR L5 200 5 71 7 SOL EUR5650

^{CKS - Hunkemöller - JBC x NICEFamily - LingaDore - Unisa - Longines}

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