See-thru tops, baggy denim, feathers, fringe, and…cargo pants??! Next season's
a hot mess — but we made it fashion! Here's what you're so gonna be wearing in 2023!
Leather-lovers,
it's your time to shine. Leather jackets were all over New York fashion week, along
with both leather mini and maxi skirts. And the fabric will be making a splash in warm weather,
too — as minis, shorts, and even crop tops. As Mytheresa VP Tiffany Hsu told Vogue,
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Julia Fox, Rihanna, and Hailey
Bieber have all proven that the vibe is definitely the more leather, the better.
"Oh! Look at us. Who'd want to mess with any of us, huh?"
Let's face it — ballet
flats haven't always been a favorite of the fashion world. First popular in the '50s thanks
to Brigitte Bardot, they made a triumphant return in the 2000s. Now, with a resurgence
in the "French girl" look, the style is back. Fashion writer Tyler McCall told Refinery 29,
"I bet you could walk all day in shoes like that and not feel a thing."
London Metropolitan University lecturer Giovanni Bordone agreed, telling The List,
High drama and Golden Age Hollywood glam are back. According to Cosmo, the ultra-indulgent faux fur
look has been popping up everywhere. As House of Fluff founder Kym Canter explained to Vogue,
"Oh it's so soft."
Balmain's Olivier Rousteing also noted,
Dust off your '90s knee-high boots! As Hello! reported, Hailey Bieber is leading the charge,
according to her October 2022 appearance at the Wall Street Journal Tech Live Conference.
"Did I miss something? Is big hair back?"
Editor-in-chief for Hello! Fashion, Jill Wanless, explained,
As Glamour noted, everyone from Jimmy Choo to Ted
Baker is stocking their shelves for the massive return of this trend.
Once a fashion faux pas, the BBC is now calling the humble clog the "style
statement of the year." As Vogue editor Lauren Mechling explained,
As Grazia noted, clogs have already been spotted on Dua
Lipa and the Hermes runway. As LA-based designer Rosetta Getty told the outlet,
And as personal stylist Katie Rivera shared with us,
Get ready to bare
it all in see-through tops and dresses. According to StyleCaster,
this trend started with Fendi's Fall/Winter 2022 collection of sheer maxis, and suddenly,
everyone was hooked. As trend forecaster Jessica Richards told Marie Claire,
While a solid pair of great denim jeans may be timeless, this year,
it's the baggier, the better. There's never been a better time
to pull out that grunge-style denim or mom jeans from the back of your closet.
"Put 'em on. Go, go, go, go, go, go!"
Plenty of stars like Emily Ratajkowski and Katie Holmes have been spotted in the trend,
as well as just about every fashion-conscious influencer. As Vogue noted, loose fitting
jeans are also showing up on the runways and just about everywhere else. Y'know,
just in case you need to snag yourself a new pair of an old favorite.
For those of us who love a little glimmer and sparkle, sequins are in, baby. As Elle noted,
designers like Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford, Area, and Michael Kors have all jumped
on the train. But forget a wimpy little pop of shine — this year it's all about a high-drama,
maximalist look. Think big colors, bold cuts, and — you got it — as many sequins as possible.
Can't decide how to work your sparkle? Net-a-porter spotted runways shimmering
with sequined maxi skirts, gowns and jackets. So now that anything goes,
the question remains — where do we serve up our look first!
Sick of the same old wardrobe? Pump it up with purple. As InStyle noted,
the tone was like the official color of New York Fashion Week, with Tibi,
Coach, Tory Burch, and more all showing off their boldest shades on the runway.
Actress Florence Pugh also embraced the trend at the Venice Film Festival,
wearing Valentino, complete with purple shoes and a matching bag.
And it looks like Sandra Oh and Olivia Rodrigo also followed suit.
In fact, Vogue claims purple is on track to surge past pink in
popularity. The hue is also making its way into the beauty industry,
too. Looks like we're gonna be able to pull off an entirely fresh purple head-to-toe look!
Expect to see some retro shapes when it comes to outerwear. And blazers are gonna
be big. Think oversized, boxy shapes and shoulder pads. Stars like Kim Kardashian
and Isabelle Huppert have already adopted the trend. And as designer Peter Do told Vogue,
"Stunning. Stunning! I couldn't take my eyes off myself."
As Giovanni Bordone explained to The List, oversized blazers have already
been on the scene for a minute or two, so this might be their final fling. He noted,
Hoping to make
your 2023 wardrobe a little more…tassel-y? Well, you're in luck! As Refinery29 noted,
fringe and tassels are taking over the spotlight, thanks to just about every designer you can think
of. While the trend definitely borrows from the fringes of the past, the 2023 tassel
features knots and fresh maximalist details. Stylist Antonia Kraskowski told Woman & Home,
Gone are the days of a fitted trouser. With a modern update,
slouchy, pocket-packed cargo pants are on trend as ever. Giovanni Bordone explained to us,
Of course, the typical cargo may be a departure from your personal
preference. But you can incorporate the trend without sacrificing your sense of
style. Suggesting a silk or satin cargo pant, Katie Rivera shared,
Get ready to fluff your stuff. As StyleCaster noted, feathers have long had a place in fashion,
dating all the way back to Marie Antoinette. But for an updated take, we're seeing feathers on
everything from skirts, to shoes and bags. And, of course, feather accessories too. As Woman & Home
noted, many designers are making a statement with the look featured in their latest collections.
While feathers may look like one of the more delicate and
high-maintenance of detailing options, they're surprisingly practical. Rivera shared with us,
"Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes. I thought these were an urban shoe myth."
Back to the classics, the long beloved Mary Jane has been reinvented for 2023. And yes,
it's actually cool again. For like the millionth time. New York Fashion Week featured numerous
models sporting the look. And they've been selling out quicker than they can be restocked.
But the new Mary Jane features a new twist. As W Magazine noted,
you can expect to see platform versions, the style with a heel,
and even super-strappy Mary Janes that practically crawl up your leg. It appears
that while we appreciate the classic MJ, she needed a makeover to keep up with the times.
Need some styling inspo? We need only look to our favorite style-savvy stars. Alexa Chung
famously loves the look, while Sarah Jessica Parker is often seen wearing hers. And,
tapping into the millennial crowd, so is Zoey Deutch. Of course, gentlemen,
they're even available for you this season, too. Time to add these puppies to the cart!