At Sportmax, a sheer blazer is layered over a translucent brown shirt and vivid red bralette, while matching shorts add another fluid layer to the look (L); A translucent navy overlay takes centre stage in Vivetta’s look, layered over a crisp white shirt and fluid skirt, with defined cuffs and a collar adding structure to the softer silhouette (C) and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior look pairs a sheer striped blouse with a structured pinstriped double-breasted jacket and lightweight, semi-transparent shorts, giving classic tailoring a softer, more relaxed feel (R)
Because it is being approached with more restraint and attention to construction, “Transparency feels fresh this season.
Ajay Jay, a custom designer and stylist, says, “During the SS27 collections, transparency evolved from overt exposure into pure sartorial architecture. Sheer dressing is taking on a more structured language. Rather than using transparency as a statement on its own, designers are layering organza, chiffon and other translucent fabrics over solid pieces, tailored silhouettes and contrasting textures. What makes layered sheer feel so revolutionary this season is its nuanced execution—designers are using translucent veiling over tailored foundations to filter light, build depth and redefine modern luxury. Rather than relying on sheer fabrics to make a statement, designers are using them to introduce softness, movement, and dimension. Layering, proportion, and texture give transparency a more sophisticated character” – Mrunal Khimji, creative director and founder of a fashion label