Runway Hosiery Style

High fashion runways have long used hosiery as statement pieces. From Chanel's logo tights to avant-garde designer creations, runway hosiery pushes boundaries.

Runway Hosiery History

Fashion houses have featured dramatic hosiery since the 1960s:

• 1960s: Mary Quant's colored tights revolution
• 1980s: Versace's bold patterns
• 1990s: Grunge-inspired ripped tights
• 2000s: Logo mania—Gucci, Fendi, Chanel
• 2010s-now: Sustainability meets statement

Designer Hosiery Trends

Logo Tights

Brand logos as fashion statements:

• Gucci GG pattern tights
• Fendi FF logo hosiery
• Chanel interlocking C's
• Balenciaga text logos

Avant-Garde Designs

• Cutout and cage tights
• Asymmetrical patterns
• 3D textures and embellishments
• Mixed media (leather, mesh combinations)

Color Blocking

• Two-tone leg designs
• Gradient/ombré effects
• Contrasting thigh bands
• Color-blocked with outfits

Recreating Runway Looks

High-End Dupes

Designer-inspired without the price:

• ASOS and Zara for trend pieces
• Etsy for handmade unique designs
• Leg Avenue for costume-quality statement pieces
• Calzedonia for European fashion tights

DIY Runway Looks

• Strategic cuts in cheap tights
• Fabric paint for patterns
• Layer different hosiery
• Add rhinestones or studs

Statement Hosiery Styles

Fishnet Variations

Fishnets in unexpected ways:

• Oversized industrial mesh
• Micro fishnet for texture
• Colored fishnets (red, white, neon)
• Rhinestone-studded nets

Print Tights

• Floral prints (spring runways)
• Animal prints (leopard, zebra)
• Abstract art prints
• Photorealistic images

Texture Play

• Velvet tights
• Lace all-over
• Cable knit (chunky)
• Ribbed and pleated

Styling Runway Hosiery

Balance is Key

• Statement tights + simple outfit
• Bold hosiery is the focal point
• Neutral shoes usually work best
• Avoid competing patterns

Occasion Appropriate

• Fashion events: Go all out
• Night out: Statement pieces welcome
• Casual: Subtle designer touches
• Work: Keep very minimal if allowed

Current Fashion Week Trends

Recent Runway Highlights

• Sheer with visible garter
• Tights as the outfit (bodysuit styling)
• Mismatched pairs intentionally
• Hosiery layered over boots
• Sustainable and recycled materials

Investment Pieces

Worth splurging on:

• Wolford: Luxury basics and limited editions
• Gucci: Iconic logo tights
• Falke: German engineering meets fashion
• Emilio Cavallini: Italian fashion hosiery