With the end of London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, and the emergence of the Spring Equinox, a new era of fashion trends has emerged: florals, maxi skirts, sheer, and denim layering have all made a comeback both in streetwear and formalwear.
So, let’s take a deep dive into what we will expect in the upcoming months within the fashion storefronts.
Florals:
You might be thinking of the famous ‘Devil Wears Prada’ line when it comes to floral print. However, florals have only recently come back into trend this spring, appearing in tops and dresses to make a colourful statement.
The Spring/Summer 2023 trend forecast dubbed the surge of florals ‘Paisley Pretty’ utilising floral prints to make any outfit visually captivating.
Maxi Skirts:
As miniskirts and low-rise jeans began to lose their popularity, maxi skirts quickly took their place in linen, cotton, and denim. As a cooler alternative for the increasing temperatures, maxi skirts slowly filter into our wardrobes.
However, this is not the first time we have seen maxi skirts make an appearance; Look no further at Summer 2022’s trend forecast where we saw the emergence of maxi skirts.
Mermaid-core:
With the rising temperatures and the longer days, mermaid-core has been seen on the runway has risen dramatically with the growth of sheer, and frills, embodying sea-life qualities.
Coupled with glitter and sequins in the clothing’s fabrics, this trend will make a shining impression, physically and metaphorically. So, bring on the seashell bikinis and conch shell handbags this summertime to spice up your outfit choices.
Denim Layering:
Maxi skirts, bandeau tops, and handbags, denim layering is predicted to take off within the spring/summer months, acting as a unique statement piece. Regardless of the colour palette, there is a large variety of denim clothing items to make a cohesive and innovative outfit.
However, the one statement piece everyone was captivated by was Alexander McQueen’s asymmetrical denim dress, which may even last into the AW23 (Autumn/Winter 2023) collection.
Overall, regardless of the upcoming Spring/Summer 2023 trends dominating the fashion world, there is a stronger emphasis on the sense of individuality; everything and nothing is trending which allows everyone to express themselves however they see fit, allowing further free expression and endless creativity.
For a tip to sustainable fashion, I would recommend following the trends that you truly love and can incorporate into your wardrobe to adopt a healthy fashion sense. That way, you are not letting fashion trends dictate and control your fashion choices.
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