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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