With another year commencing and the pandemic refusing to let up, the rest of the world goes on as usual.
Here is a look at the fashion forecast of the upcoming season to keep you up with the latest trends and prepare you to have the chicest wardrobe whether you’re staying in or going out.
Leathering it Up
One of my all-time favourite garment materials has been around for decades and is still as relevant as ever. From basic jackets with zippers to fleece collared lapels, oversized or slim fit biker aesthetic jackets and jeans, and even leather body con dresses and boots. Whether you wear faux leather or the real thing, you can’t go wrong.
Hot brands to buy from H&M, Zara, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Prada.
Mixing Colours
This season’s all about channeling your inner 80s, even if you weren’t born back then. But instead of totally bizarre, out-there colour blocks, think more along the lines of vibrant colours that match tastefully. Hot pinks with orange or rusts, lots of green and satin blues and yellow pants, suits, dresses, shirts, and skirts.
Honourable mentions: Valentino, Moschino, Commes de Garcones, Gucci.
Symmetry/Asymmetry
Who says everything has to be one length? The overall mood of the current times also reflects on the clothing: unorderly. Blouses, ponchos and shirts with diagonal or zig zag hemlines, skirts in mismatched lengths, fringe hemlines and slit gowns.
Brands: Paul Smith, Lacoste, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera.
Plain Janes
This one is more suited for the minimalist, Giving off major Meditteranean and Greek vibes, were looking at sky blues and indigos, cremes and off whites with a light beige all in linens and cottons, perfect for the spring-summer season. Bags include canvas and lots of chunky platform sandals and wedges.
Brands: Bottega Veneta, Givenchy, Hugo Boss, Hermes.
Risqué
Lastly, this one’s for the bold and super confident. Mesh bodysuits, corsets, see-through dresses with super short hemlines, and thin, sheer fabrics like net, lace, and the like. If you’re willing to go the extra mile and show some skin, more power to you because tight is in! The main rule for this style? No top undergarments. Attempt at your own risk.
Brands: DSquared2, Vivienne Westwood, Versace.
Conclusion
This is just a shortlist of some of the exciting new fashion trends to emerge from this year. There’s much more to come, and we’ll be here to keep you updated on the latest season trends.
