A nostalgic wave of styles that previously characterized famous periods in fashion was presented to fashion aficionados, designers, and influencers in 2024.

However, these styles weren’t only brought back to life; they changed as a result of being adopted by a fresh wave of fashion-forward thinkers and imbued with contemporary sensibilities.

This year witnessed an interesting combination of historical remixes and reinventions, from the return of translucent textiles to the comeback of rich deep purple colors.

Let’s examine in more detail the themes that had a notable resurgence in 2024 and how they have been updated for the contemporary day.

1. The Royal Resurrection of Baingani Hues
The striking resurgence of baingani, a deep, rich purple that has its origins in ancient Indian fabrics and regal history, was one of the major trends that dominated the fashion world in 2024.

Although purple has historically been connected to royalty, Baingani colors dominated street style clothes, weddings, and high couture runways in 2024.

From the lavish Lakme and India Couture Week runways to the lavish Radhika-Anant Ambani wedding, Baingani was incorporated into traditional attire, gowns, and even cosmetic palettes.

In order to showcase Baingani’s adaptability and striking elegance, celebrity designers made care to include it in their designs. Tyra Banks closed the Victoria Secret fashion shows in 2024 with a striking purple silhouette, demonstrating that purple, once the color of emperors and queens, is now a symbol of contemporary luxury. Long-flowing gowns with elaborate embroidery and luxurious velvet fabrics were particularly visible on international red carpets.

Additionally, baingani was translated in more whimsical ways, with splashes of this royal color appearing on purses, shoes, and even oversized jackets.

2. Sheer Fabrics: A Bold and Seductive Comeback
In 2024, sheer fabrics—often linked to the glitz and glamor of the late 1990s and early 2000s—made a spectacular comeback, grabbing the fashion industry’s interest with their daring sensuality and surprising adaptability.

The translucent fabric became a must-have for many designers who wanted to add a daring drama element to their designs, from body-hugging sheer gowns like Jennifer Lopez’s 2024 Met Gala outfit to airy-ethereal shirts layered over dramatic statement lace tops.

In their Spring/Summer 2024 collections, leading designers including Chanel, Tory Burch, and Alexander McQueen brought translucent textiles back. These materials were used to create an interesting mix between mystery and openness in flowing dresses, where the delicate fabric caressed the body while revealing a little flesh.

The deliberate layering of translucent materials to produce striking contrasts was perhaps the most notable variation on this trend.

Transparent sleeves added to rich velvet dresses or transparent skirts mixed with structured tops allowed for a play of contrasts, elevating the sheer fabric beyond its exposing qualities. An important turning point in the history of fashion was the reimagining of transparent textiles as a component of elegance rather than sexuality.

3. Co-ord sets
Co-ord sets, which provide easy style and comfort, are a fashion mainstay in 2024. These coordinated ensembles are available in a range of materials, including opulent satin and cozy knits, as well as striking prints and simple patterns.

Adaptable to every setting, including the workplace, informal get-togethers, and nighttime gatherings, co-ords are also embracing sustainability by using eco-friendly materials.

With gender-neutral alternatives and simple style that permits mixing and matching, they are a wardrobe essential that is only going to become bigger.

4. High-end sportswear
Although activewear has traditionally been a component of casual fashion, the distinction between high fashion and athletic gear became more hazy in 2024 with the emergence of luxury sportswear.

Tracksuits, leggings, and sneakers were transformed into elegant fashion statements by designers like Balmain, Chanel, and Off-White, who added refined aspects to sport-inspired styles. Pushing the limits of what was previously thought of as gym wear, high-fashion runways included fitted athletic pieces and sporty designs using luxury materials like satin and silk.

In 2024, athleisure—now referred to as luxury athleisure—was popular, with joggers worn with matching shirts and fitting leather jackets or oversized turtlenecks. The athletic appearance was adopted by celebrities, fashionistas, and style icons for both high-end events and music festivals.

5. Statement Belts In 2024, statement belts made a comeback and caused a stir in the streetwear and fashion industries.

These broad, striking, and often richly embroidered belts, which defined waists and emphasized the shape, were a focal point of both formal and informal outfits.

Statement belts emerged as the year’s most popular item, ranging from leather styles with metal studs and large buckles to colorful and metallic waistbands. These belts were included in the Fall/Winter collections of high-end design companies like Givenchy, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabbana, demonstrating how a statement piece may really make an ensemble.

Celebrities and fashion influencers joined the trend, adding a much-needed edge to conventional outfits by wearing these bold pieces with anything from flowing skirts to oversized jackets.

2024 demonstrated once again how fashion is a constantly changing cycle of innovation, reinvention, and resurrection. We saw how the past can influence the present and future in novel and fascinating ways, from the revival of Baingani colors to the reworking of sheer textiles.

What was before seen as archaic or sentimental was updated, given new life, and accepted by a wide spectrum of fashion enthusiasts worldwide.

These revivals serve as a reminder that fashion is about honoring the past, reinterpreting it, and incorporating it into our own styles in novel and inventive ways—it’s not only about looking to the future.