Out with the old , in with the ... old
There is nothing new under the sun . A pearl of wisdom first shared in the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible . Thousands of years later it still holds true . We see the cyclic return of vintage and retro trends in fashion , music and interior design . Vintage and retro have been flagged by designers as the trends to watch out for this year .
During lockdown , lounge and comfort wear formed part of our everyday wardrobe , but now that the world is opening up again , bold and fun fashion pieces are regaining popularity . Repurposing guest rooms and kitchens into boardrooms and gyms brought a whole new meaning to functionality . With the emergence of hybrid working systems , we are once again leaving our homes to go to the offices . Here is a quick look at what is next .
Vintage and retro trends in fashion
Vintage trends in fashion have made their way into 2022 . Classic Chanel bags , day and night lingerie , bright and neon colours and abstract prints are once again part of everyday outfits .
Fashion offers an avenue for escapism and self-expression . Post lockdown people want to get dressed up . We may officially be in 2022 , but fashion is taking us straight back to the early 2000s . Think knit polo sweaters with bold colours and patterns , embellished platform clogs and faux fur bucket hats .
These old-school fashion items can help you develop a distinct and quirky style . You will notice people stepping out in mini dresses with pelvic , cleavage and ovary cutouts , furry-chain handle bags and low-rise baggy jeans . We also see designer logo bags , a trend from the archives that seems to be moving with the times .
South African designer , Thatiso Dube who is the owner of streetwear brand , GALXBOY , has taken advantage of this trend with logo tote and dome bags that show how retro trends can stand the test of time and fit right into our modern world .
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