The world of fashion is about to change drastically. In this article I will cover the future what fashion trends will come from this pandemic, and what styles we will be living for really soon.
Throughout history, whenever tragedy strikes, people revert back to the basics of fashion. They dress simpler, more organically, and they want to be sustainable. Big “in your face” luxury will be out and unnecessary. Prabal Gurung asks, “How do I create stuff that has been made responsibly and creates joy and happiness? We were moving toward sustainability slowly, but we should all be moving in that direction. We’ve been victims of a handbook that was written decades ago. It’s out of date. More is not more.” Designers need to be creative in ways to get people back in stores.
In the words of Donatella Versace, “the world as we knew it is over”, and this is true about the fashion industry as well. There is call to make real change throughout the way the industry works. The fashion Industry has been moving towards trying to become more sustainable for the past couple years, but now more than ever there is a call amongst designers to finally start implementing it. There is now a new idea to designing and that is how can this garment be sustainable and how can it inspire the person wearing it. Now more than ever, designers are being inspired by things around their own home and the environment close to them.
Fashion will be inspired by the home
Because of the fact that designers are creating their lines at their homes, they will be inspired by things closest to them. Fashion will be presented in a different way since many of the future fashion shows are canceled. The consumers mindset will shift to buying what they need, and clothes that speak to them emotionally. People want to be inspired and escape reality. Designers need to design garments that is special and brings joy to whoever is buying it.
Vintage clothing has been on the rise for some time now, but people will start flocking towards the secondhand clothing market.
People will start to become crafty and want to DIY their wardrobe. Simple styles like knits, embroidery, crochet, and maybe even patchwork will become popular.
Less is More
People will only buy what they need. Basics like “blazers, wide-leg pants, sweater dresses, and pleated skirts” will be essential according to Donatella Versace. Fashion trends will slow down, and designers like Rick Owens, Donatella Versace, and Guram Gvasalia are talking about making “season-less” clothing. Slowing down the production of clothing will help the environment and create less waist. With less product, there will be less room for money loss during an economic depression. Embellishments like peplums and sequins will be out, and we will move towards an “aesthetic of scarcity” says Natalie Nudell from the Fashion Institute of technology. Boxy, genderless clothing will become the new normal. Minimalist styles of simple dresses, flowy pants, and organic looking fabrics will become popular again.
The “House Dress” will become popular again
Anything that will be simple to wash, handle or care for will be what people want. The loose house dress that provides the perfect amount of comfort and style. Especially, since entertainment is staying at home. People are having dinners, get togethers and parties at their houses instead of at public places. Things like caftans, shift dresses, wrap dresses, easy blouses and loose fitting pants will be seen all over. I believe that people will want to dress up and look good in the most simplest way possible. Anything that is uncomfortable will be thrown out the door.
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Leitch, L. (n.d.). Creating the Future: How Fashion Designers Are Responding to the Crisis. Retrieved December 15, 2020, from https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/fashion-designers-creating-future
