When it comes to hemlines, the debate is usually over length: Are you feeling long, short, or maybe it’s an in-between midi? But rather than mini versus maxi, this season designers are re-thinking the bottoms of skirts and dresses in wonderfully weird ways. It’s not so much about how much to cut off, but rather what artistic shapes and silhouettes can be created.
Take Yulia Yefimtchuk’s spin on the Pencil Skirt. Whereas you’d expect a slit up the thigh, instead the Ukrainian designer chooses to hack away, creating square shapes that reveal the leg in a unique way. If you prefer an even sexier interpretation, Anthony Vaccarello’s debut at Versus features a high-low leather skirt with cut-out dots that run up the leg. Given his penchant for daring silhouettes, this version shows off plenty of skin and begs for a stiletto heel. And should you seek a more creative take on the hemline, look no further than Litkovskaya’s ribbon cut-out dress, which features draping and cut-outs to form an unusual zigzag shape. Need to see more? Check out all of the weird hemlines in the slideshow above.
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Yulia Yefimtchuk Cut-Out Skirt in white ![]()
Anthony Vaccarello for Versus Cut-Out Leather Skirt in black ![]()
This Jacquemus La Ju Fente Oreille in sky blue draws its inspiration from children’s artwork and is covered by a white cut-out called an “Oreille” (French for ear) due to its resemblance. ![]()
Opening Ceremony Theroux Keyhole Pencil Skirt in black ![]()
Laura Laurens Draped Sides Long-Sleeve Dress in black ![]()
Litkovskaya Ribbon Cut Out Dress in wine ![]()
Coperni Femme Long-Sleeve Dress in navy/white ![]()
Laura Laurens Big Pocket Skirt in black
Take Yulia Yefimtchuk’s spin on the Pencil Skirt. Whereas you’d expect a slit up the thigh, instead the Ukrainian designer chooses to hack away, creating square shapes that reveal the leg in a unique way. If you prefer an even sexier interpretation, Anthony Vaccarello’s debut at Versus features a high-low leather skirt with cut-out dots that run up the leg. Given his penchant for daring silhouettes, this version shows off plenty of skin and begs for a stiletto heel. And should you seek a more creative take on the hemline, look no further than Litkovskaya’s ribbon cut-out dress, which features draping and cut-outs to form an unusual zigzag shape. Need to see more? Check out all of the weird hemlines in the slideshow above.
Yulia Yefimtchuk Cut-Out Skirt in white 
Anthony Vaccarello for Versus Cut-Out Leather Skirt in black 
This Jacquemus La Ju Fente Oreille in sky blue draws its inspiration from children’s artwork and is covered by a white cut-out called an “Oreille” (French for ear) due to its resemblance. 
Opening Ceremony Theroux Keyhole Pencil Skirt in black 
Laura Laurens Draped Sides Long-Sleeve Dress in black 
Litkovskaya Ribbon Cut Out Dress in wine 
Coperni Femme Long-Sleeve Dress in navy/white 
Laura Laurens Big Pocket Skirt in black