CURRENT TRENDS: THE RESURRECTION OF THE 2010S AND TRANSITIONING TO AUTUMN

When you pay attention to what is currently trending in the fashion field of our world, you will notice a pattern–bringing back old trends but with a modern twist. Trends in our generation often rely on what once was popular in past generations, but focus on bringing it back to suit “ideal modern” fashion. Social media also has an impact on how people communicate and participate in trends. TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest are ongoing examples of short media forms easily used for influencing as well as deciding what is popular and viral at the moment, which is often why trends are classified as “microtrends”, because trends nowadays do not usually last for a long period of time. People and influencers within these platforms move on to new things, continuing how the trend cycle works from the effects of social media.  

You often can track these microtrends through large-scale shipping patterns as well as through the “shopping hauls” influencers post for their viewers.

Lilly and Callista showcasing current trends in fashion. Photo by Ella Blume.

The latest notable micro trend would be the rise of popularity in reviving 2000 2010s-focused fashion pieces. Corporate businesses like Hollister, Aeropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch are all brands that have joined the rise of this trend by releasing “Y2K”-inspired drops. Brighter colors like teal and hot pink have made a major comeback in clothing, along with more prominent patterns like polka dots and stripes. In tops, the resurgence of longer-length tops is beginning to overtake crop tops, and have become especially popular among styles like tank tops and lace-trimmed camis. 

Longer length tops are especially popular for tank tops or lace trimmed camis. These then can be used for layering with other tops, a way of styling clothes that has also made a tendency in this trend. Baby-doll tops, ruffled and flowing in shape, can be easily paired and layered with the lace camis and tank tops. 

For bottoms, low rise is the way to go. Most jean styles recently have been much lower-rise, in comparison to previous years when ultra high-rise styles were popularized. Types of jeans that have been trending for a while now are typically a sort of baggy or even a bootcut jean, and capris have also made a slight comeback, usually styled with flipflops. Accessories to pair with this trend are often chunky-oversized sunglasses, bangle bracelets and various sorts of layered necklaces. With a resurgence in older aesthetics comes a play in sustainability. Second-hand shopping and sites like Depop, Vinted and Poshmark all have a supply of this specific trend at the moment, promoting more sustainable options for shopping.

With this microtrend comes a change in seasons. As we approach autumn, the 2000-2010s trend undeniably fits. Hollister has already become viral for their new official “Fall Lineup”. This drop includes items like henley tops, hooded fur coats along with sweatshirts, zip-up hoodies, pintuck tops, cable-knit sweaters, flannel button ups and many more. Overall, clothing is switching to darker and neutral toned clothes; burgundy or maroon red, navy blue, cream white and shades of brown are noted in Hollister’s drop.

Patterns for autumn fashion this year mainly include stripes and flannel. Layering will also be very popular for this season, with the return of a 2000s-2010s staple: pairing lace camis or long-sleeved shirts typically with longer length henley tops.

Bottoms for autumn again embrace bootcut styled jeans, but also flared and fold-over or baggy sweatpants and leggings. Shoes also define the 2000 2010s-inspired autumn style. UGGs, whether the Classic Tall or Tasmans, will embrace this aesthetic for the season. Converse and types of tall boots are also a classic choice for autumn. Then, to further accessorize for this season, chunky belts, layered jewelry of sorts and knit scarves are defining selections for this renewal aesthetic.

Trends are made to define what a generation experiences and changes over the years, therefore making them never specific for just one period of time. This can be shown through what is popular right now for this autumn season and overall current fashion choices that have resurfaced from previous years and seasons.