Lace love

by Metropol | February 19, 2025 8:37 am

Refining and adding intricate interest to simple styles, or proving versatility across various aesthetics, lace is a timeless textile. Curated by Nina Tucker.

Lace’s power is labelled as “enigmatic” by W Magazine. Its connotations dance between elegant and distasteful in the many ways it is worn. Lace serves a deeper historical purpose throughout culture and time, a passage of technique in creating the delicate fabric. Centuries earlier, only the wealthy could afford lace – crafting such intricate pieces took tedious hours – its wearers were seen as elite.

When Chemena Kamali returned to the house of her first internship – Chloé – she slowly reimagined lace in ways that truly returned it to stardom, alongside the bohemian-chic aesthetic. Whether boho or not, it’s a trend worth jumping on for the weather we are awaiting. Amidst the seasons, lace is a handy layer – incorporating it into your transitional dressing is a completely conventional method.

A dominating textile on the final runways of 2024 – sheer shirts, delicate dresses, matching ensembles – lace garments were everywhere. From Rodarte in New York to Dolce & Gabanna in Milan, and Chloé and Alexander McQueen in Paris – the iterations were breath-taking. The quick embrace from New Zealand designers and retailers is a clear yearning for the return of lace in local fashion.

Dress down a sheer lace skirt with casual sneakers. Lace maxi skirt, STORM

Tuscany Hamel styles a vintage Isabel Marant top with a vintage silk skirt and sneakers

Pair a slinky camisole with black tailored pants. Christy camisole, Zadig & Voltaire

Style a bodysuit with loose jeans, and a blazer to layer. Lace blush bodysuit, Zimmermann

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