This season, fashion is leaning into the fantastical. Designers are drawing from nature, animation, and craft to create pieces that feel alive, wearable surrealist art that blooms off the body. From Tyler McGillivary’s new Cartoon Garden to sculptural accessories and ethereal tulle, we’ve curated five shoppable essentials that bring the dream garden aesthetic into reality.
Tyler McGillivary Yara Dress (Fantasy Garden)
The hero piece of McGillivary’s Cartoon Garden capsule, the Yara Dress is a love letter to surreal animation and slow design. Custom storybook-floral prints create a garment that feels plucked from a Miyazaki frame. Wear it to anchor a statement wardrobe or as a standalone piece of wearable fantasy.
Collina Strada Black Pleated Caterpillar Bag
Collina Strada continues to blur the line between accessory and sculpture. The Caterpillar Bag’s tactile pleats evoke organic forms while maintaining everyday functionality. It’s the kind of piece that adds instant art-world credibility to even the simplest outfit.
GANNI Slingback Ballet Flat with Buckles
Ballet flats are back, and GANNI’s slingback version with oversized buckles is the new must-have. The floral jacquard finish gives subtle texture, grounding bold prints like McGillivary’s while offering day-to-night wearability. Comfortable, chic, and quietly subversive.
Simone Rocha Long Tutu Skirt
Simone Rocha’s signature romantic volume meets garden-party whimsy in this layered tulle skirt. The craftsmanship and ethereal movement make it an editorial dream, pairing perfectly with Tyler’s surreal florals or a minimalist knit for balance.
Susan Fang 3D Printed Flower Necklace
A piece of jewelry that feels almost alive, Susan Fang’s crystal-petal choker adds delicate sparkle without overwhelming. Each piece is hand-assembled in limited runs, making it as much art object as accessory. It’s the perfect finishing touch to a garden-inspired look.
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