Bring on the Frills—Broderie Anglaise Is More Than Just a Trend

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Broderie anglaise is all about tradition. The beautiful embroidery techniques have been around since the 19th century, their roots dating back to English artisans, but we can’t help notice the present resurgence of this craft across vintage-inspired garments of today, making it the trend to invest in this season. Summer whites have always been a thing, but right now anything with eyelet, needle work, and dreamy, lace touches feels completely apropos.

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It comes as no surprise that we are seeing a revival in the bohemian-forward trend, either. Sienna Miller, a poster girl for the Y2K boho era, has been getting back to her roots, wearing a variety pieces using broderie anglaise, such as the latest from Chemena Kamali’s debut at Chloé, and even a new collection with UK-based department store Marks & Spencer. A recent Dôen x Gap collab was heavy on broderie anglaise pieces inspired by the California label’s signature styles.

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Supermodel Elsa Hosk’s latest drop for her line Helsa was also peppered with many fine, feminine designs featuring these subtle embroideries, including dreamy, corseted dresses made for the Mediterranean seaside and bandana-effect tank tops that can let you sweat it out in any city in style. And Virginie Viard’s swan song collection for Chanel’s Cruise 2025 show in Marseilles featured many looks with these handcrafted techniques, from soft, fluid dresses to cropped tops and even a stunning, strapless gown.

Chanel Resort 2025
Chanel Resort 2025

And while broderie anglaise pieces come in a myriad of shades, we recommend keeping things in the extra light and airy vein in crisp white cottons or soft linens. Adorning everything from summer dresses and midiskirts to oversized shirting and palazzo pants, there is no easier way to look chic in the heat. Below, 26 broderie anglaise pieces to keep you cool all summer long.

Helsa

petite eyelet column dress

Mango

embroidered halter-neck dress

Frame

embroidered shirt

Isabel Marant

Bilya shirt

Loulou Studio

dulche straight-leg pants

Sea

Edith embroidered pants

Loretta Caponi

ruched mini dress

Zara

embroidered eyelet blouse

J.Crew

Garçon classic shirt

Ulla Johnson

Marisol eyelet midi skirt

Dôen

Sebastiane skirt

Altuzarra

Lydia embroidered shirtdress

Dôen

Leigh top

Merlette

Perle boxy floral top

Madewell

embroidered tank midi dress

H&M

eyelet top

Saloni

meadow cropped top

Hill House Home

the Lisette shorts

The Great

the eyelet Tap shorts

Gap

x Dôen eyelet midi dress

Ulla Johnson

Lilith dress

Hill House Home

the lace Ellie Nap dress

Mango

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