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Fashion trends come, go and repeat every now and then, and 2021 sure has witnessed an abundance of TikTok-fueled viral looks and retro aesthetics.
On this episode of Yes Whut, Zoe (millennial) and Hilary (Gen Z) chat about how different generations reacted and adapted to this year’s fashion trends.
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Athleisure
During the worldwide lockdowns last year, many people turned to the comfort of loungewear and athleisure, a trend that continues in 2021. Hilary thinks that athleisure appeals to the Gen Z crowd as functional everyday wear that can easily mix and match with other wardrobe essentials. Zoe, however, reckons that millennials perceive athleisure as comfortable clothing that liberates them from traditional work attire.
Moon City – Plain Hoodie, PAIYIGE – Set: Sport Camisole Top + Yoga Pants,
Oonnukal – Letter Embroidery Sweatshirt / Drawstring Joggers
Regencycore
Sincethen – Puff-Sleeve Floral Print A-Line Dress, Sincethen – Puff-Sleeve Floral Midi A-Line Dress, Kobeque – Puff-Sleeve Floral Print Cropped Corset Top, Najlepsee – Faux Pearl Layered Choker
Retro Comebacks
A shift away from minimalism, this year’s hottest prints take on a more maximalist approach – think color clashing, swirly patterns and plenty of 70s psychedelic prints. Silhouette-wise, 2021 is all about 70s influence in street style, as many attendees at Fashion Week were seen wearing flare pants and midi skirts.
HERMITAKH – Printed Cropped Tank Top, Sosana – Halter-Neck Swirl Print Bodycon Mini Dress, Femme Cradle – Wave Printed Boot Cut Pants, HERMITAKH – Short Sleeve Plaid Floral Print Denim Shirt / High Waist Boot-Cut Pants
Nostalgia-Inspired Aesthetics
As seen in many K-pop MVs this year, late 90s and Y2K aesthetics are trending the most among Gen Z. Mini pleated skirts, leather blazers and the era’s iconic “it” accessory – the baguette bag – are all experiencing resurgences in popularity. Other nostalgia-inspired comebacks include Hilary’s childhood favorite: beaded jewelry.
Booshek – Faux Leather Hobo Shoulder Bag, LIPHOP – Two-Tone Flap Shoulder Bag, Irenna – Bead Ring, Seirios – Set: Faux Pearl Bead Choker + Alloy Necklace + Flower Bead Necklace
TikTok Trends: Cottagecore
Hilary believes that cottagecore has more longevity in comparison to other TikTok micro trends. The style isn’t just prevalent in fashion, but also in lifestyle and interior design.
QUAIN – Square-Neck Puff-Sleeve Plaid Dress, Sincethen – Puff-Sleeve Floral Panel Midi A-Line Dress, Elizobo – House Print Ceramic Spoon / Plate / Bowl, Itchelon – Retro Print Ceramic Drinking Cup / Saucer / Plate / Set
Puffer Coats Are In
Puffer coats are this winter’s “it” item. Hilary is excited to see this previously “uncool” functional outerwear on runways as the must-have jacket of the season. With puffer coats fashionable again, you can find them in an abundance of colors, such as this year’s trending colors of bright green and bubblegum pink, as well as those designed in various cuts and styles.
DABAGIRL – [BLACK LABEL] Two-Way Puffer Coat, chuu – [NO ONE ELSE] High-Neck Puffer Vest, chuu – [NO ONE ELSE] Hooded Checked Puffer Jacket, CHERRYKOKO – Dumble-Collar Puffer Jacket
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