FASHION’S FRESH TAKE ON SPRING’S FAVORITE FLORALS

BY EMILY ROSE PATZ

Light-catching appliqués and chic retro updates bring new and innovative ways to sport the season’s mainstay trend.

March 6, 2024

Forget what you heard. This season, roses are red, lemon yellow, and shimmering gold.

Each spring hosts a parade of florals that invites us to pick our own bouquet, but 2024 offers the opportunity to indulge in our petaled obsession in ways we haven’t before. This year’s bouquet of petaled pieces stands out from the bunch with remixed roses, patent leather leaves, and whimsical prints.

From Saint Laurent’s masterful ruching to Sandro’s mirrored blooms, designers brought a dazzling dose of creativity to the season’s favorite motif. Camilla swaps the structure of the double-breasted jacket for a relaxed silhouette and regal floral print, while Dolce&Gabbana gives us a welcome wink with a flirty 3D floral stiletto.

How will you do floral this year? Get a preview of what’s blooming at South Coast Plaza in this colorful arrangement of ready-to-wear pieces we love.

Dolce&Gabbana

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA

THE SPRING FLORAL EDIT

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Ruched Strapless Mini Dress

Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent delivers the perfect party dress just in time for festivities best celebrated outside. Dreamy watercolor blooms in a punchy retro color palette get an edgy update with a sexy strapless silhouette and thigh-grazing hemline. Toughen it up with a denim jacket or steal the show by wearing it solo with sleek metallic stilettos.

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.429.0101

Rose-Print Compact-Knit Crop Top and Pencil Skirt

Balmain

Monsieur Balmain’s fondness for the season’s boldest blooms makes a triumphant return with garden-party glamor that nods to the House’s captivating mid-century floral motifs. This pair sports head-turning updates like curve-hugging cling and gleaming gold buttons that make the case for high-shine statement earrings and a glossy leather clutch.

Level 2, Jewel Court
949.438.6152

Botanical Print Shirtdress

Saint Laurent

It’s vacation every day in this black and white must-have from Saint Laurent. An unfussy rendition of the classic shirtdress, its bold botanical print and summer-ready hemline call for poolside patio brunch and an out-of-office reply. Slide on your coziest leather sandals or pop on a pair of classic kicks, and you’re set.

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.429.0101

Embellished Tweed Jacket

Balmain

Garden party tweed and metallic rose appliqués shimmer with the glitz of a night out, making this chicly cropped jacket fabulously transitional. Suit up with its matching mini skirt and sleek black sandals for a sweet retro look by day and reach for it when you want to add a little sparkle to your evening LBD.

Level 2, Jewel Court
949.438.6152

Silk Mini Dress

Camilla

This free-spirited frock comes with the drama you’d expect from a designer who hails from theater costuming. With high-volume puff sleeves and a majestic floral print, Camilla Franks brings luxe appeal to the thigh-grazing babydoll dress of 90s fame. Expect to see this regal remix at swanky garden soirees and hot-ticket music festivals.

Level 1, Carousel Court
949.468.2904

Short Satin-Look Floral Jacket

Sandro

Sandro debuts gleaming metallic blooms in unexpected places. While smart tailoring, subtle shimmer, and a cool cropped length make this jacket capsule-worthy, its playful, eye-catching embellishments give it the whimsy of a treasured occasion piece.

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.557.2820

Floral Appliquéd Mini Skirt

Michael Kors Collection

The ultra-mod mini relishes in the romance of spring in this show-stealing skirt you’ll want to wear with just about anything. Give that structural button-down top a feminine touch, dress up your favorite tee, or pair it with a jacket that’s just as dramatic.

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.557.5600

The Summer Palace Flared Double-Breasted Jacket

Camilla

The double-breasted jacket sports a breezy spring update in this reimagined classic that’s over-the-top in all the right ways. Pair with the season’s favorite wide-leg pants in vibrant floral silk or toss over your go-to jeans and a gauzy white tee.

Level 1, Carousel Court
949.468.2904

Jersey Dress with Printed Sleeves

Weekend Max Mara

From the farmers’ market to the vintage flea, spring ushers in all kinds of stroll-worthy events. Step out in style with this ultra-soft jersey dress from Weekend Max Mara in a chic white floral print that effortlessly complements your go-to summer sneakers.

Level 1, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.754.1876

Flower Embellished Swimsuit

Zimmermann

If you lean toward less-is-more when it comes to your swimwear, this sophisticated swimsuit from Zimmermann channels the poolside appeal of summer’s busy floral prints with a single elegant bloom.

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
949.274.7514

Yellow Vernice & Ricamo Fiore Sandals

Dolce&Gabbana

Rising temps require an about-face from winter’s muted hues. Meet the moment in sky-high stilettos that mirror the sunshine with poppy yellow calfskin and artfully folded rosettes. Slip them on under a swingy A-line skirt or add a charming twist to your daytime denim look.

Level 2, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
714.668.9142

Borsa A Mano Dolce Box Bag

Dolce&Gabbana

Heavy metal meets delicate petals in Dolce&Gabbana’s ode to spring’s most-loved motif. With everything you’d want in the season’s It Bag, this chicly compact crossbody dazzles with technicolor blooms over luxe satin in a light-catching gold studded frame. And with plenty of room for the essentials, we won’t blame you if it becomes your daily go-to.

Level 2, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
714.668.9142

3D Floral Handbag

Kate Spade New York

Spring calls for a fresh lineup of handbags, preferably ones that delightfully stray from classic shapes and colorways. A playful take on spring florals, this pint-sized purse makes the perfect sidekick for the season’s frilly frocks, pop-of-color jackets, and floaty crop tops.

Level 2, Bloomingdale’s Wing
714.662.3956

Bloom Bracelet

Zimmermann

The delicate wildflowers that debut each spring come gilded in this bracelet from Zimmermann’s Spring 2024 Natura collection. Clusters of gemstone-studded flowers and glittering green leaves wrap around your wrist in this romantic tribute to nature’s beautiful gifts.

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
949.274.7514

Bloom In Color Cluster Studs

Kate Spade New York

Maxed out on minimalist studs? Look to standout newcomers inspired by vintage style. Punchy petals, pretty pearls, and a touch of glitter make these cheery bloom-dotted earrings from Kate Spade New York a sweet new addition.