I’m now definitely old enough to witness the 20 year trend cycle in action & constantly wonder why designers have no problem recycling style ideas but can’t seem to get their heads around reusing, upcycling & recycling the actual materials used to create the fashion they’re copying from decades ago.
Whilst flipping through a recent issue of Vogue I felt myself transported back in time. Chalk it up to yet another milestone birthday on the horizon but seeing the clothes I was wearing 15+ years ago presented as the hot new thang, really makes one feel, erm, mature to say the least.
Think I’m exaggerating? Take at peek at the evidence with the more things change – the fashion trend cycle in action:
(& have a giggle at the young-me’s oh-so-ultra-coolness)
exhibit A: The Denim Vest
*a funky ‘new’ style I’d even re-created myself with my Altered Denim project
exhibit B: Sheer Elegance
exhibit C: Sassy Skirt Suits
exhibit D: The Sultry Sheath
exhibit E: Menswear for Gals
exhibit F: Marvelous Mesh-Wear
exhibit G: Rock Chick Bustiers & Leather
and my personal favourite – exhibit H: Lingerie as Outerwear
Have a flip through your own taken-before-the-invention-of-digital photos & marvel at the 15 – 20 year trend cycle. What were (or are if you’re still a young whippersnapper) your fave trends to recently re-emerge?
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