5 Fashion Trends of the 2000's That Will Be Huge in 2023
Let's be honest: The fashion game is something that reinvents itself every day new. It "recycles" and it develops new ideas from it. Like in a circular way fashion trends from former decades come and go. This uber-trend started around the Millenium. Before it trends with every decade, like the 60s or the 70s, dominating the fashion scene. But the 2000s changed it and got a new perspective on what fashion is - younger, naive, almost child-like. On the forefront: Britney Spears.
20 years later we've faced two economic recessions and are getting a taste of what climate change feels like and how it will affect our future. Therefore, sustainability is the buzzword these days. But also secondhand consumption is on the rise, especially in the GenZ generation.
1. A Focus on Femininity.
In the past few years, women have become much more independent than ever before. They are no longer expected to wear dresses and heels every day. Instead, they are encouraged to dress comfortably and express themselves through their style choices. This trend is likely to continue into the future as women gain more confidence in their own ability to make decisions.
But it wouldn't be a trend it there's no counterpart to it: Right now, Instagram is flooded with pictures of influencers who celebrate their hyperfeminine side. And the next trend is around the corner: Barbiecore is going to change the perception of pink. It is no wonder that Valentino just recently presented their new and very own pink which has been developed with Pantone.
2. An Increase In Diversity and Ethnicity Fashion.
As women gain more independence, they will also begin to embrace ethnic fashion. Women who identify with a particular ethnicity tend to feel more comfortable wearing clothes that reflect their heritage. These trends will continue to grow in popularity as people seek out clothing that reflects their personal identity. This visibility is also shown in the diverse cast of models used for campaigns. For example, Burberry has presented Sahib Singh, a four-year-old boy as he became the brand's children’s first Sikh model.
As apparelresources.com reported, "America’s leading apparel company VF Corporation is releasing its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) annual report. By 2030, the company targets to achieve gender parity at the director level and above globally, and 25 percent of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) representation in the US at the director level and above."
3. A Return To Classic Styles.
In the past few years, designers have begun to bring back some of the classic styles that were popular during the 1990s. This includes the return of floral prints, polka dots, plaids, and other patterns that were popular during the 90s.
Secondly, Gen-Z is having fun right now with Academia Aesthetic. A trend that started on TikTok and echoes in popular shows.
4. Unisex Clothing Will Be Part Of The Conversation From Now On.
In the last years, the boundaries between genders have shifted drastically in the younger generations. The fashion industry - as always - reacted promptly and implemented more diverse models in their campaigns and on the runways. It seems to be mandatory right now to implement a certain awareness for it. Otherwise, the internet will respond ... As gender politics are up for general societal discussion its effect on the fashion industry won't go away anytime soon. Even contrary, it will stay and shape the public perception of cultures that embrace all genders. Blurring the lines has already been done for menswear, i.e. with Christian Dior's or Louis Vuitton's response to designing their classic bags (like the Dior Saddle Bag) for a male audience. Gen Z is also embracing musicians like Lauv who openly discuss their feminine side and want to live a "new masculinity".
This is not new as the 90s fashion already pathed the way with advertising. From Calvin Kleid to Benetton - the world got the first touch of models who do not look like the models in the 80s with their voluminous hair. Beg your pardon: There was sometimes no hair, like Eve Salvail who amazed showgoers at Jean Paul Gaultier's couture shows with her shaved head. Models like her pathed the way for a new way of femininity.
5. Superfast Fashion-Trends Shaped By A Digital Audience.
Fashion trends will become more and more unpredictable as they are shaped by a superfast changing online culture that is in stark contrast to the sustainable approach part of Gen Z is embracing right now. Along with it comes hyper-consumerism that will change its wardrobe literally every few weeks due to the constant shift on Social Media Apps like Instagram or - even faster - TikTok.
Microtrends will appear like tornados. As we don't want to picture their destructive side, it comes to mind when we think about the toll the volume of this consumption has on the planet. But it does not mean to be that way. With trends like Academia Aesthetic microtrends could also focus on vintage fashion and its cuts with pieces that already exist in thrift stores.
