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Tracing a trend: blokette core

First came ‘bloke core’ In December 2021, influencer Brandon Huntley posted “hottest trend of 2022: bloke core.” on TikTok. The look consisted of a football (soccer) shirt, a loose fit denim, and a pair of white sneakers. It was a tongue-in-cheek take on an oft-maligned style. Balenciaga x Adidas: Resort 23 Balenciaga resort 23/look 45 Credits:...

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Tracing a Trend: ‘Historical Romance’

An Antidote to ‘Quiet Luxury’ It’s not exactly new, but you might want to call the ‘Historical Romance’ trend, the current antidote to ‘Quiet Luxury.’ Chiffon, tulle, voile and lace are used in big frothy volumes that emulate the crinolines of the Victorian Age. Maybe we think of them as being in black, but It is interesting to note that before...

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Tracing a trend: Mermaidcore

Mermaids in history and on film and TV Credits: The Little Mermaid/Courtesy Robert Fisk, Pexels Myths about creatures from the sea that are half-human half-fish date back centuries. In 1837, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, ‘The Little Mermaid’ was published. The story was so popular that the Danish government commissioned a bronze statue...

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Tracing a trend – surrealism in fashion

Surrealism in art Surrealist art came up in the aftermath of World War I as an artistic and humanistic response to a conflict-plagued society; a literal rejection of reality. According to the Tate Modern Museum website: “Surrealism aims to revolutionize human experience. It balances a rational vision of life with one that asserts the power of...

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Tracing a trend: crinolines and mini-crinis

Vivienne Westwood and the mini-crini Dame Vivienne Westwood who passed away in December, will be remembered for many legendary designs. One of the most significant was the mini-crini, which combined the construction of the 19th century crinoline with that of a mini skirt. It was an instant success when it debuted in 1985 and quickly entered into...

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Tracing a trend: men in skirts

Men wearing skirts is commonplace in certain countries including Fiji, Myanmar and Bhutan. In Greece, it’s an integral part of the military dress uniform. However, nowhere has a skirt been of more cultural significance than the Scottish kilt. A history of the Scottish kilt Image: Courtesy Macgregor and Macduff According to the Macgregor and...

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Tracing a trend: Gorpcore

In June 2016, Miucca Prada, always ahead of the curve, showed a Spring/Summer 2017 menswear collection full of references to an outdoor lifestyle, including hiking attire, backpacks and water bottles hanging from utilitarian straps. Prada Menswear SS17/Catwalk Pictures A few months later, Jason Chen of ‘The Cut’ coined the phrase ‘gorpcore,’ to...

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Tracing a trend: Inclusivity in modelling

As the fashion world mourns the death of Virgil Abloh , one is reminded of the work of another visionary designer, Alexander McQueen. Back in 1999, McQueen had the foresight to invite double amputee Aimee Mullins to open his Spring Collection. She walked the runway wearing intricately carved wooden legs. Carved from ash, the legs were designed...