Following on the 2020 fashion trends – of online business meetings and WFH, 2021 brings some refreshing changes you’ll love to hear about. If past fashion trends were first gathered from the world’s runways and fashion magazines; nowadays, from social media, youth culture, streetwear styles, and celebrities showcasing what’s cool and fresh.
Following on the 2020 fashion trends – of online business meetings and WFH, 2021 brings some refreshing changes you’ll love to hear about. If past fashion trends were first gathered from the world’s runways and fashion magazines; nowadays, from social media, youth culture, streetwear styles, and celebrities showcasing what’s cool and fresh.
Unfortunately, fashion trends of 2020 didn’t help much – in the sense of inspiring the general public – so this year is out of the normal path. So far, we’re still seeing a spring/summer season with models wearing masks on the catwalk and an audience watching via Zoom.
But, in contrast to the apocalyptic settings the fashion industry is going through right now, the latest trends show artistry so fabulous that it lifts one’s mood from even the darkest depths of quarantine.
Compared to the neutral looks of the 2020 fashion trends, this year is showcasing fresher and bolder designs, in part driven by a need to come back to life, after the gloomy global lockdown. The hottest fashion trends of SS21 enchant us with: Oversized blazers, sleek face masks, feathers that spark joy, monochrome chic add-ons, encouraging us to go bright and bold.
To some extent, the current styles resemble the 90s fashion trends in the sense of mimicking the silhouettes and patterns of those seasons, with one big difference. Old styles are reinvented in relaxed, oversized, and loud colours, like nothing we’ve seen before, explained by experts as ‘our need to compensate the Covid-19 lockdown boredom.
As fashion changes fast, keeping up with the latest fashion trends will help immensely, be that for a Covid-safe dinner date or just a walk in the park. To top it up, replicating the current fashion trends won’t cost you a dime.
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That’s because apart from crazy bold colours, all these styles rely on the same elements: straps, mid-section belts, vests, cosy maxi tops, pilgrim collars, micro-minis, strange new denim shapes, outrageous leggings, silly seems, and sweatshirts. Without further ado, these are the current fashion trends dominating 2021 that you should try!
- Hoodies Under Blazers
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Trend tip:
Match it with high-rise sox and oversized sneakers for a super-casual London look.
As seen at:
Off White, Stussy, Noah NYC, Awake NY, Palace
One of the most popular styles rocking the current fashion trends is the ever-so cosy hoodie, however, worn with a twist. Regardless, wearing a blazer with a hoodie is no longer just another street style but a transcendent, mainstream look.
Wearing your quarantine-staple-piece hoodie under a blazer adds an extra stylistic layer to your overall look. It works wonders with oversized, boxy blazers, but you can also get thinner hoodies to work more tailored blazers, so you can’t mess it up no matter what.
Look for a slim, tapered hoody — preferably a darker, solid hue, without too much embroidery or graphics. Pair it with a dark, solid blazer. Slacks or denim is up to you — either will work depending on the occasion.
2. Women’s Oversized Bomber Jackets
Trend tip:Match it with high-rise sox and oversized sneakers for a super-casual London look.
As seen at:
Off White, Stussy, Noah NYC, Awake NY, Palace
Bomber jackets should always rest loosely on your hip – unless you’ve opted for a slightly cropped style. The clingy cuffs shouldn’t go past or above your wrists, no matter the fit. The cuffs should be relatively tight, so if it hangs over your hand loosely, try a smaller size.
The hues, in this case, are almost always neutral, somehow empowering the underneath attire for an effortlessly chic aesthetic.
3. Cropped Cardigans
Trend tip:For an extra cute look, mix your cropped cardigans with lounge-ish sweatpants or a midi skirt.
As seen at:
Bethany Williams, Gucci, Faith Connexion, Maison Mihara Yasuhiro, Prada
Nothing defines the contemporary fashion trends quite like a cropped cardigan. A vintage-inspired trend kicked off by high brands like Alessandra Rich and LoveShackFancy, quickly copied by Zara and Forever 21, and other fast fashion brands.
Regardless, if putting together a cute outfit seems like too much to handle right now, a skinny knit with your favourite jeans is the perfect answer. Styles range from basic button-ups to embroidered, embellished, or printed knits, so there’s pretty much something for everyone.
You can wear these shrunken knits with slip skirts and a leather jacket, especially when you need another layer. Of course, jeans and boots are also great accompaniments for a cropped cardigan. But however you style it, it’s safe to say you’ll be super comfortable all day long.
4. Casual Trench
Trend tip:If you’re looking for something different, grab a Nanushka faux leather trench and wear it over a floral dress or a ribbed wool turtleneck with matching heels.
As seen at:
Burberry, Nanushka, Valentino, Sportmax, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce & Gabbana, Magda Butrym, Palmer//Harding
You can’t beat a classic trench coat, the ultimate between-seasons outerwear. Not a fashion season has passed without the trench putting in an appearance, and the most recent shows were no exception.
With a perennially stylish military cut, the super practical trench coat is a fashion staple since the first world war. Also, thanks to the Gabardine fabric, the casual trench is perfect for drizzly days.
The coat of choice for iconic women for decades, the casual trench is brought back to life by Meghan Markle’s recent royal visits. Great with a cashmere roll neck and Prada tractor-tread boots to create that stylish and yet military-inspired outerwear look.
5. Boiler Suits
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Trend tip:
An essential item if you want to look like a legendary model, just make sure you add a famous curf and that the bag matches your shoes.
As seen at:
Off White, Stussy, Noah NYC, Awake NY, Palace
This one-and-done hero piece has cropped up everywhere this year, from the runway to your favourite affordable stores. It’s easy, it’s cool, and it takes the stress out of picking pants and a shirt—because we all have enough to think about right now.
Traditionally made from heavy canvas or denim, the one-zip wonder was one of many game-changing inventions to come out of the industrial revolution. With boiler suits, comfort and practicality are both high on the list.
Beloved by celebrities such as Giambattista, Hadid sisters, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, and Irina Shayk, this versatile all-in-one is your swiftest route to utility chic. As seen at: Maison Margiela, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, MCQ, Stella McCartney
6. Fantasy Florals
Trend tip:Avoid wilting roses and choose fantasy florals on neon dresses, sunny yellows, and raging hues of pink.
As seen at:
Marie France Van Damme, Valentino, Aspinal of London, Etro, Bernadette, PDN London, Peony
Almost synonymous with spring, flowers have long represented renewal, beauty, and the feminine side of nature. The association between floral motifs and natural femininity can be traced through the last one hundred years of fashion.
As the role of women in society (equality, empowerment) has changed, so has the general concept of feminine symbols such as flowers in clothing. However, the current fashion style of 2021 can be described as ‘adding petals to the metal.’
In 2021, designers are no longer interested in wilting roses; instead, we see fantasy florals on neon dresses, sunny yellows, and raging hues of pink.
Note: Most existing pieces made by consecrated designers are super expensive and very hard to come by.
7. Puff Sleeves
Trend tip:Match it with a scarf to create that fresh look on your grocery store run or occasional (and, safe!) outdoor dinner.
As seen at:
Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini, Gianluca Capannolo, Kenzo, Alpha Industries, Christopher Kane, Maison Margiela
Most fashion trends begin as just that: Trends. By definition, a trend is a development or change, and as such, we expect trends to do the same: evolve into something else, or in some instances, veer off entirely.
However, some trends have staying power, proving to be more than fleeting, and the puff-sleeve style the perfect example. The larger-than-life sleeve has been showcased in many variations: the balloon, the Juliet, the leg-of-mutton, and so on.
However, the puff sleeve trend cracked the fashion veneer in 2018, when ’80s references raved the runway. Fast-forward to 2021, the supersize sleeve is more popular than ever.
With balloon sleeves on sweaters at Fendi, billowing sleeves attached to pleated shirtdresses at McQueen, perfectly puffed gowns at Rodarte, and double-breasted winter coats at JW Anderson.
8. Colour Blocking
