#NYFWNoir is a celebration of Black people excelling and creating within the fashion and beauty industry. New York Fashion Week contained a plethora of talent from our fashion designers. We identified five trends from the runway that you will be rocking for Spring/Summer 2017. Get into these trends from Byron Lars, LaQuan Smith, Tracey Reese, Pyer Moss, and Serena Williams!
1. NATURALLY NEUTRAL
Source:GettySerena Williams proved that khaki and neutrals will be big for SS17.
2. NATURALLY NEUTRAL
Source:GettyNeutrals are perfect because you can build upon the pieces, as well as allow your accessories to show off your style with a pop of color. This sweater dress is by Serena Williams for HSN.
3. NATURALLY NEUTRAL
Source:GettyPyer Moss color blocks with neutrals for SS17.
4. NATURALLY NEUTRAL
Source:GettyPyer Moss is on the khaki trend as well. This menswear-inspired, cropped blazer is a perfect transition piece for Spring 2017.
5. LA LA ANTHONY, SERENA WILLIAMS, CIARA
Source:GettySerena sported the neutrals and sheer trend for her Spring/Summer 2017 runway collection presented by HSN.
6. GO GRAY
Source:GettyGray is becoming a neutral itself. This color will be huge for SS17 — wear it as a metallic for an extra pop of pizzazz, as shown at the Pyer Moss SS17 show.
7. GO GRAY
Source:Hello BeautifulYou can go gray in patterns. We love this gray jacket with laser cut-outs and white embellishments by Byron Lars.
8. STRIPES
Source:Hello BeautifulIt’s a pattern party with Byron Lars — he shows us how stripes can be sporty and feminine at the same time.
9. STRIPES
Source:GettyTracy Reese played with vertical stripes and lace at her Spring/Summer 2017 collection for an ultra feminine look.
10. STRIPES
Source:GettyTalk about a shirt that you can close deals in. This black and white collared stripe shirt is perfect for the runway. The all-white pocket is smart (and useful!).
11. STRIPES
Source:GettyPyer Moss shows the versatility of vertical stripes.
12. STRIPES
Source:GettyTracy Reese played with stripes in a beautiful way for her SS17 collection. This long dress is the perfect statement for a spring formal or wedding.
13. SHEER CONFIDENCE
Source:GettyThe sheer trend is not going away. We love how Serena has played with it using lace for peek-a-boo, I-see-skin style.
14. SHEER CONFIDENCE
Source:GettyNot into showing too much skin? Serena Williams for HSN allows you to show a little skin with this modest V-neck and lace sleeves.
15. SHEER CONFIDENCE
Source:Hello BeautifulSheer doesn’t have to be totally naked. Byron Lars plays it into his pattern.
16. SHEER CONFIDENCE
Source:GettyHow do you take the sheer trend to the office? Serena Williams for HSN shows you how. This blush colored tunic top is perfect with black cigarette pants — add a blazer for 9 a.m. and remove it for after 5 p.m.!
17. SHEER CONFIDENCE
Source:GettyTracy Reese shows that sheer isn’t just sexy, but uber feminine with this high-neck, sleeveless blouse.
18. IN MY WHITE TEE
Source:GettyWhite, structured T-shirts were spotted all over the runway. A white, professional T-shirt is something every woman should have in her closet. This deep V white T-shirt by Serena Williams for HSN is the perfect mix between sexy and business.
19. IN MY WHITE TEE
Source:GettyTracy Reese played with the sheer and white tee trend. This button-down, short sleeve collar shirt has a beautiful sheer floral pattern on one side. This simple detail elevates this shirt in style. (P.S. How much do you love this model’s Afro?!)
20. FLOURISH WITH FLORALS
Source:GettySpring is synonymous with florals. Flourish in style with these multi-patterned floral dresses by Tracy Reese. Yes, beauties, it IS on a plus-size woman.
21. FLOURISH IN FLORALS
Source:Hello BeautifulThis Byron Lars skirt is perfect for the girl who wants to wear florals, but not in your typical floral pattern.