The fishnet dresses for summer 2023

The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, the bees are fluttering over the flowers, and at the same time as the urge to lie in the sand and jump into the sea increases, so does the desire to wear fishnet dresses. The great seasonal classic returns in 2023 with an aesthetic somewhere between crochet and mermaidcore. From Rejina Pyo and Christian Wijnants to Giambattista Valli, the vibe is a perennially intriguing mix of granny and summer of love, recalling the technical skill of grandmothers making intricate fabric nets and the lysergic insouciance of 1960s hippies. The weave of the threads is in warm, bright colours and allows the skin of the body to stand out in a fascinating play of translucency that fits perfectly with the trends of the year, which call us to be bold and sexy and proudly show off our curves as a gesture of self-love and emancipation.

Burberry

Burberry

Burberry

Raf Simons

Raf Simons

Jil Sander

Marques Almeida

Marques Almeida

Proenza Schouler

Christian Wijnants

Germanier

Andreadamo

Andreadamo

Eckhaus Latta

Bronx and Banco

Bronx and Banco

Priscavera

Gabriela Hearst

Stella Jean

Simkhai

Simkhai

Alberta Ferretti

Alberta Ferretti

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli

Rejina Pyo

Chloé

Lanvin

Gabriela Hearst

Miu Miu

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani

JW Anderson

Supriya Lele

Supriya Lele

Supriya Lele

Paco Rabanne

But fishnet dresses are not only an iconic summer garment or a powerful means of seduction, they also tell tales of fairy tales, traditions and mythological creatures. Following the mermaid trend, the catwalks of  JW Anderson, Priscavera, Paco Rabanne, Bronx and Banco e Gabriela Hearst feature dresses that dress curvy mermaids who seem to have just emerged from the waves, only to land in a fisherman's nets. Taking their first steps on the sandy shore, these creatures of the deep collect shells, pearls, colourful stones, starfish and small objects that reflect the light and transform a simple mesh of threads and ropes into beautiful dresses.

Olivia Wilde

Athena Calderone

Peggy Gou

If you think that mesh fabric is only for bikinis and swimming costumes, you are wrong, because it reveals an extremely chic soul when it's declined in the right way. It's all a matter of styling, just choose it in black, white or ecru, with a head-turning lingerie, elegant but effective jewellery and a pair of ultra-flat sandals. For inspiration, we suggest you take a look at the SS23 fashion shows by Andreadamo, Alberta Ferretti, Jil Sander, Simkhai. Contemporary, cool and glamorous are also the versions by Miu Miu, Chloé and Proenza Schouler, who brought net dresses embellished with crystals, metallic finishes, pearls and shimmering glitter to the runway.