This spring—a time when legwear used to be put away—DKNY is shipping new looks to stores that include lace, floral sheers, a swirly trompe l'oeil pattern, and "distressed" hosiery that looks like it's torn. The Hue brand has tights and sheer stockings that span the universe of patterns from brocade to paint-splattered.
Fishnets appeared Jean-Paul Gaultier's recent couture collection. Whatever your hunger, there's hosiery to satisfy it. The new looks make a vivid addition to the season's minimalist clothes. A pair of mod orange legs can enliven a white-on-white outfit. Spiderweb mesh stockings can offer a black skirt a touch of Mudd Club insouciance.