Lace love, or how lace tights have returned (again) to dress our legs

Some loves don’t end, they make immense turns and then return. We’re talking about tights of lacea quirky fashionista in the sector hoiseriewhich cyclically returns to dress, or undress, if you prefer, our legs. Sensual and captivating textures that draw patterns contrasting on the skin, capable of give a decisive upgrade to any look.

Indispensable allies for romantic dates with a high level of seduction or to add a refined touch to outfits party girlcustoms clearance is increasingly frequent lace tights even on daily occasions, confirming them as versatile and strategic accessories. Spotted in droves on the catwalks, loved beyond measure by women celebritiessuper popular in street style, lace stockings are popular across the board and adapt to multiple types of outfits, playing with overlaps, materials and patterns.

Tights-à-porter

Not just knee-highs. On the catwalks a riot of ramage floral, constellation effect motifs, jacquard geometric, manufacturing serrated, macrame, chantilly: the variations are infinite and richly worked. This is why designers and stylists use them liberally to create looks with different soulsfrom rock to bon-ton, from eccentric to gothic, from vintage to naive. Here it is Balenciaga combine the lace hold-ups with the oversized sports bomber jacket, a Long live they serve to give a childish attitude to the whole, while Frolov she slips them under her leather mini dress and extends them up to the top of her shoes.

Balenciaga SS25.

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Vivetta FW 2425.

Vivetta FW 24-25.

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Frolov LFW February 2024.

Frolov LFW February 2024.

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Among the brands that have made the hoiserie luxury its mission cannot fail to be mentioned Pierre Mantouxa brand that has been creating proudly Made in Italy proposals for over ninety years, succeeding in theI try to transform the use of stockings into one of the most intriguing accessories in the female world. Today it is a family company led by Patrizia Giangrossi and his daughters Chiara and Costanza Ferrarisa triptych of women who literally grew up on bread and socks: «We are the first to test our products, we wear them and live them every day». Products that are absolutely not easy to produce, precisely due to their technical characteristics, so much so that some require at least 16 processing phases, many of which by hand. Chiara explains that «the construction of the gusset is crucial, it must be able to extend on all sides, otherwise it pulls on the leg and makes the sock fall, and then we sew the toe round, so that it adapts to the shape of the foot and covers fingers well.” Among the novelties of the brand’s winter season, lovers of the lace genre cannot miss the Dana tightswith plots reminiscent of gods trompe l’oeil with a gothic flavour, but also i Vicky tightsrecognizable by the iconic Pierre Mantoux floral lace, made with haute couture workmanship using the cutting and sewing technique, to be combined with the bodysuit from the same line to recreate a tracksuit effect.

Dana Pierre Mantoux FW 24 tights.

Dana Pierre Mantoux FW 24 tights.

Vicky Pierre Mantoux FW 24 tights and body.

Vicky Pierre Mantoux FW 24 tights and body.

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How do celebs wear them?

Transparencies, as we know, are one of the favorite weapons of seduction for some it-girl planetary machines, who use them to build looks with a high rate of sexyness (and also to go viral on social media, obviously). The latest releases by are a clear example of this Hailey Bieberwrapped in a full lace sheath that leaves little to the imagination, or the appearance of Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga’s Closet Campaign 2024, which used a flesh-based lace tights as an impromptu pair of trousers. Definitely more oriented towards covering up rather than uncovering the always refined Emma Stonewhich pairs textured tights with a little dress of yesteryear.

Hailey Bieber.

Hailey Bieber.

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Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga's Closet Campaign 2024. Credit Balenciaga.

Kim Kardashian in Balenciaga’s Closet Campaign 2024. Credit: Balenciaga.

Emma Stone.

Emma Stone.

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Street style inspirations

From the catwalk to the red carpet to the street, it’s a short step. How do lace tights fit into the most everyday outfits? Here are some foolproof examples. They turn out to be a great way to rbecome less aggressive i patterns spottedas well as for refine leather garments, but they are also useful for giving as a gift twist more feminine with molded elements mannishsuch as blazers, trousers and tailored suits.

Pizzomaculato.

Lace+spotted.

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Pizzopelle.

Lace+leather.

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Men's lace blazer.

Lace+men’s blazer.

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There is more beyond black

Colorful tights are very trendy, even in the lace version. Newbies can start with gods White tights for a more vintage and childish finishwhile those who want to rise to a pro level must commit to matching the same shade as the dress and playing with extreme matching. Ready to be won over by lace tights too?

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