As most of us have been living in and out of active wear for the best part of 2 years, it’s refreshing to be able to think about the predicted trends for the next year. Here’s what fashion industry experts are forecasting for 2022:
Dopamine dressing is the concept of wearing colours that elevate your mood. While this can often be bright rainbow colours, it’s more about finding out what colours you associate with confidence and joy and wearing those. Expect to see a wide array of citrus and hot pink colours!
2. Hemlines are getting shorter
With influences from the 60’s and 90’s, mini skirts are making a big comeback this year. Aimed at Gen Z, these micro mini skirts focus on showcasing the body and are both low-rise (such as the designs featured by Miu Miu) and also high rise.
3. Provocative dressing
The provocative dressing trend was seen at a range of runway shows by designers including Stella McCartney, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Nensi Dojaka, Burberry, Miu Miu, & Balmain. This trend is all about body confidence and celebrating the body. Known by some as ‘Y2K Dressing’, there are a lot of mesh, cut-out and keyhole features.
4. Disco is back, baby!
Seen on the runway by designers such as Peter Do, Balmain, Tom Ford, Chanel & Dolce & Gabbana, references to the 70’s much-loved Disco trend are back in force. Expect to see more low-slung waists as well as grecian, drapey tops.
5. Colour clash
The colour clash trend has been used recently by designers such as Laura Biagiotti, Tod’s, Molly Goddard, Hermes, Fendi, Stella McCartney, and Versace. The key to this look is using simple spades such as shift dresses, pencil skirts and maxi dresses but combining contrasting colours that wouldn’t normally work together. It’s a great way to revive tired wardrobes while making a fashion statement.
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