The spring 2024 fashion trends—both macro-and micro—that emerged during the collections number almost as many as the shows Vogue Runway covers. The 11 here tell stories that link clothing to culture—the idea is that they will speak not only to what you want to wear, but maybe also get at the collective why. The goings (Sarah Burton, Gabriela Hearst) and comings (Sabato de Sarno, Peter Hawkings, Peter Do, Louise Trotter) of designers generated as much news as their creations. Each of these artistic leads is connected to a heritage house, with some following the breadcrumb path of their predecessor(s) more closely than others. Nostalgia and anemoia (the longing for things never known)—particularly for the ’90s—continue to exert a powerful pull on the industry. And it’s not too difficult to understand why: The grunge-to-glam aesthetic reflects our competing desires for comfort and clickable content, and, seen from a distance, the “come as you are” era can seem idyllic, especially compared to today’s divisive atmosphere.