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For anyone approaching their 30s, the question of what they should be wearing once they hit this milestone is a pertinent one. While the excesses and hedonism of your 20s might be behind you, it doesn’t mean you should overhaul your wardrobe entirely, and nor must you suddenly start dressing like a much older woman […]

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Fast fashion is big business, and has been dominating the industry for some years now, with the high-quality, timeless pieces we used to know and love taking a backseat as the need to keep up with ever-changing trends has transformed the way many people shop. But the fast fashion industry has come under fire in […]

Jacqueline Ang and Jing Zhang sift through new popular men's trends to find out what fashionable fellas will be wearing this spring/summer.

The spring/summer 2021 menswear collections turn to tried-and-true classics, but not without reinvention or innovation. Fresh looks, light hues and pure lines accompany clean, streamlined silhouettes. There’s been a turn to outerwear and utility detailing as we move towards nature, practicality and the outdoors, while bold accessorising becomes a way of making a statement, even with simpler outfits. There are plenty of colourful checks and stripes this season. And there’s added humility for the simple sartorial pleasure, with summer shorts and sporty key pieces getting plenty of high-fashion do-overs.

Whiter Shade of Pale

White best epitomises the Age of the Great Reset brought on by Covid-19. The likes of Fendi, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy employ all-white hues and purist lines for a clean, crisp aesthetic. Start the season on a clean slate, but if white is too stark, refresh your wardrobe palette with easy, light hues such as cream, ivory, ecru or eggshell. A pop of accompanying colour doesn’t hurt either: just see Dior Homme or Louis Vuitton.

Men's Trends: Headger

The casual bucket hat is the headgear of the spring/summer seasons. Bold prints, patterns and hues make a bold statement, à la Dolce & Gabbana, Celine and Versace. Other brimmed hats at Gucci, Burberry, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy show off some striking shapes and styles that are hard to ignore. Aside from keeping the rays at bay, this season’s hats are a fashion proclamation and often come with matching outfits.

Work Wise

The utility trend is major for spring/summer 2021, with outdoor wear, big pockets, zippers and workwear details providing plenty of bold inspiration at Fendi, Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton and Moncler. That’s not surprising at a time when functionality and fashion seem to be moving closer in high fashion, as we’re finding a renewed appreciation of nature, being physical and the great outdoors. These looks are stealing the limelight as designers explore the theme with a modern industrial upgrade through refined materials and sleek lines — see Hermès, Ermenegildo Zegna and Fendi.

Men's Trends: The Polo Game

Designers are rediscovering and elevating the humble polo shirt with different materials, whimsical detailing, and fresh colours and fabrics. From airy crotchet knit and oversized at Valentino, to chunky and pink knitted at Bottega Veneta, sheer at Prada, knitted long-sleeved concoctions at Hermès and playful at Gucci, the options abound. Giorgio Armani and Hermès gave us long-sleeved versions, more sophisticated and refined. Re-interpretations such as these give us new ways, both smart and casual, of wearing this classic style.

Short Story

From stylish holiday Bermudas to short sporty numbers and
loosely tailored ones that hit just above or below the knee, spring/summer’s range of men’s shorts is wide and dynamic. Chic versions (such as Dior Homme’s, Ermenegildo Zegna’s and Saint Laurent’s) work well in the heat with a well-tailored suit jacket or a shirt with rolled-up sleeves. Other options are more directional, such as the matching short suit at Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana’s colourful geometric beach print or street and arty at Burberry. Dare to bare.

Men's Trends: Fresh Pastels

Pastels for spring are hardly new, but this season’s mixes are conveying a new sense of innocence. Pale pastel hues are gentle and serene, and particularly inviting on more formal outfits with a relaxed fit. We love the summer suiting and trenches at Ermenegildo Zegna, whereas Giorgio Armani and Paul Smith’s ice-cream suit shades are on point and on trend. Mints, lilacs, pale yellows, light blues, peaches and pinks are all soothing to the eye — see the Ferragamo runway — while shades of peachy tan work wonders at Loro Piana.

Linear Thinking

Statement stripes and vibrant checks certainly make an entrance in the men’s spring/summer 2021 collections. Although there were some romantic prints, these linear lines, checks and plaids are reworkings of classic masculine patterns. The likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani and Zegna do wide summery stripes, while at Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Gucci and Loewe it’s colourful checks that provide a brighter, bolder wardrobe.

(Hero Image: Ermenegildo Zegna XXX SS21 Collection)

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While Covid-19 has played havoc with the way we dress in 2020, it’s far from being the only influence on wardrobes this year.

British singer Harry Styles, French fashion designer Marine Serre and the Netflix show Emily in Paris also inspired people’s shopping habits, according to the Year in Fashion 2020 report from the global fashion search platform, Lyst.

So 2020 is and always will be a peculiar kind of year, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, mass lockdowns around the world, and profound changes in the way we do things like shop and work. It’s also been a year of activism, with movements like Black Lives Matter that have influenced various domains such as culture and fashion. As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to take stock, and it’s no surprise to see that our wardrobes have been inspired by the major events of the last 12 months.

Ethics, activism and stay-at-home style

[caption id="attachment_212730" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A Black Lives Matter protest. (Image: Nicole Baster/ Unsplash)[/caption]

While apparel relating to the Black Lives Matter movement proved popular worldwide, another event largely contributed to making fashion about activism this year: The US presidential elections. Americans and supporters elsewhere didn’t hesitate to wear their political ideas on their sleeves — literally — in recent weeks. In the US, searches for terms such as “vote” were up 29 percent week-on-week according to the Lyst report, with T-shirts becoming the most popular political fashion statements.

Plus, 2020 saw consumers looking to shop in a more ethical, more conscious way. The global fashion search platform reports an average of over 35,000 monthly searches for “vintage fashion” in September, as well as a 104 percent rise in online fashion searches for secondhand-related keywords. Lockdowns also have had a major impact on fashion choices, with many consumers trading their stilettos and loafers for slippers and sneakers from the end of Q1 2020. Searches for sweatpants shot up 104 percent month-on-month in April, when many countries were under stay-at-home orders.

Harry Styles at the cutting edge of style

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A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine)

One thing that didn’t change in 2020 was that celebrities continued to drive fashion trends, with Harry Styles leading the way. The British singer — who recently wore a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine — has a vintage style that’s been a hit each time he stepped out. This is reflected in spikes in searches for the clothes he wears in music videos or public appearances. Beyoncé rides high when it comes to fashion influence too, notably when sporting the now famous Marine Serre crescent moon print catsuit in “Black Is King” (+426 percent in searches for pieces by the French designer in the 48 following the film’s debut). Next come Kim Namjoon of BTS, US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Travis Scott, among the celebrities who had the biggest impact on fashion this year.

As for TV shows, Emily in Paris leads the way in the fashion stakes this year. The Netflix drama, which gained much media attention, went all out in terms of styling its characters’ looks. From the Kangol bucket hat (+342 percent) to the beret (+41 percent) to Ganni skirts (+289 percent), the clothes worn in the show proved a hit with its audience, keen to tap into chic French style. Shows and documentaries Normal People, Tiger King and The Last Dance got the internet buzzing too, influencing searches for ready-to-wear pieces and accessories seen onscreen.

[caption id="attachment_212732" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A scene from Emily in Paris. (Image: Stephanie Branchu/ Netflix)[/caption]

Upcoming trends for 2021

As for the most popular items of 2020, face masks top the bill this year. Searches for the category increased 502 percent year-on-year, and searches for the Off-White brand’s logo face mask saw a 496 percent increase from January to March. Safe and stylish was the name of the fashion game this year. Apart from masks, casual clothes and accessories feature as the hottest products of the year, including Birkenstock Arizona sandals, the Telfar shopping bag and Nike joggers.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by LYST (@lyst)

After a year when comfort, and even protection, were fashion’s watchwords, Lyst foresees the return of more audacious styles in 2021. In particular, 2021 looks set to see a kind of “modern-day Roaring 20s” style — with short hems, bright colours and prints — as well as growth in more purposeful shopping as consumers look for commitment on activism, sustainability or gender-neutral pieces.

The Lyst Year in Fashion report is based on analysis of the behaviour of over 100 million consumers who searched for and bought their fashion items online in 2020 from 12,000 brands and stores. The Year in Fashion report takes into account global searches on Lyst and Google, conversion rates and sales, social media mentions for brands and products, as well as engagement stats, since January 2020.

Read the report: Lyst.com/year-in-fashion-2020.

(Main and featured image: Netflix)

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While Covid-19 has played havoc with the way we dress in 2020, it’s far from being the only influence on wardrobes this year.

British singer Harry Styles, French fashion designer Marine Serre and the Netflix show Emily in Paris also inspired people’s shopping habits, according to the Year in Fashion 2020 report from the global fashion search platform, Lyst.

So 2020 is and always will be a peculiar kind of year, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, mass lockdowns around the world, and profound changes in the way we do things like shop and work. It’s also been a year of activism, with movements like Black Lives Matter that have influenced various domains such as culture and fashion. As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to take stock, and it’s no surprise to see that our wardrobes have been inspired by the major events of the last 12 months.

Ethics, activism and stay-at-home style

[caption id="attachment_212730" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A Black Lives Matter protest. (Image: Nicole Baster/ Unsplash)[/caption]

While apparel relating to the Black Lives Matter movement proved popular worldwide, another event largely contributed to making fashion about activism this year: The US presidential elections. Americans and supporters elsewhere didn’t hesitate to wear their political ideas on their sleeves — literally — in recent weeks. In the US, searches for terms such as “vote” were up 29 percent week-on-week according to the Lyst report, with T-shirts becoming the most popular political fashion statements.

Plus, 2020 saw consumers looking to shop in a more ethical, more conscious way. The global fashion search platform reports an average of over 35,000 monthly searches for “vintage fashion” in September, as well as a 104 percent rise in online fashion searches for secondhand-related keywords. Lockdowns also have had a major impact on fashion choices, with many consumers trading their stilettos and loafers for slippers and sneakers from the end of Q1 2020. Searches for sweatpants shot up 104 percent month-on-month in April, when many countries were under stay-at-home orders.

Harry Styles at the cutting edge of style

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine)

One thing that didn’t change in 2020 was that celebrities continued to drive fashion trends, with Harry Styles leading the way. The British singer — who recently wore a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine — has a vintage style that’s been a hit each time he stepped out. This is reflected in spikes in searches for the clothes he wears in music videos or public appearances. Beyoncé rides high when it comes to fashion influence too, notably when sporting the now famous Marine Serre crescent moon print catsuit in “Black Is King” (+426 percent in searches for pieces by the French designer in the 48 following the film’s debut). Next come Kim Namjoon of BTS, US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Travis Scott, among the celebrities who had the biggest impact on fashion this year.

As for TV shows, Emily in Paris leads the way in the fashion stakes this year. The Netflix drama, which gained much media attention, went all out in terms of styling its characters’ looks. From the Kangol bucket hat (+342 percent) to the beret (+41 percent) to Ganni skirts (+289 percent), the clothes worn in the show proved a hit with its audience, keen to tap into chic French style. Shows and documentaries Normal People, Tiger King and The Last Dance got the internet buzzing too, influencing searches for ready-to-wear pieces and accessories seen onscreen.

[caption id="attachment_212732" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A scene from Emily in Paris. (Image: Stephanie Branchu/ Netflix)[/caption]

Upcoming trends for 2021

As for the most popular items of 2020, face masks top the bill this year. Searches for the category increased 502 percent year-on-year, and searches for the Off-White brand’s logo face mask saw a 496 percent increase from January to March. Safe and stylish was the name of the fashion game this year. Apart from masks, casual clothes and accessories feature as the hottest products of the year, including Birkenstock Arizona sandals, the Telfar shopping bag and Nike joggers.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by LYST (@lyst)

After a year when comfort, and even protection, were fashion’s watchwords, Lyst foresees the return of more audacious styles in 2021. In particular, 2021 looks set to see a kind of “modern-day Roaring 20s” style — with short hems, bright colours and prints — as well as growth in more purposeful shopping as consumers look for commitment on activism, sustainability or gender-neutral pieces.

The Lyst Year in Fashion report is based on analysis of the behaviour of over 100 million consumers who searched for and bought their fashion items online in 2020 from 12,000 brands and stores. The Year in Fashion report takes into account global searches on Lyst and Google, conversion rates and sales, social media mentions for brands and products, as well as engagement stats, since January 2020.

Read the report: Lyst.com/year-in-fashion-2020.

(Main and featured image: Netflix)

The post How Harry Styles, Marine Serre and ‘Emily in Paris’ Influenced Fashion Trends This Year appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

While Covid-19 has played havoc with the way we dress in 2020, it’s far from being the only influence on wardrobes this year.

British singer Harry Styles, French fashion designer Marine Serre and the Netflix show Emily in Paris also inspired people’s shopping habits, according to the Year in Fashion 2020 report from the global fashion search platform, Lyst.

So 2020 is and always will be a peculiar kind of year, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, mass lockdowns around the world, and profound changes in the way we do things like shop and work. It’s also been a year of activism, with movements like Black Lives Matter that have influenced various domains such as culture and fashion. As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to take stock, and it’s no surprise to see that our wardrobes have been inspired by the major events of the last 12 months.

Ethics, activism and stay-at-home style

[caption id="attachment_212730" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A Black Lives Matter protest. (Image: Nicole Baster/ Unsplash)[/caption]

While apparel relating to the Black Lives Matter movement proved popular worldwide, another event largely contributed to making fashion about activism this year: The US presidential elections. Americans and supporters elsewhere didn’t hesitate to wear their political ideas on their sleeves — literally — in recent weeks. In the US, searches for terms such as “vote” were up 29 percent week-on-week according to the Lyst report, with T-shirts becoming the most popular political fashion statements.

Plus, 2020 saw consumers looking to shop in a more ethical, more conscious way. The global fashion search platform reports an average of over 35,000 monthly searches for “vintage fashion” in September, as well as a 104 percent rise in online fashion searches for secondhand-related keywords. Lockdowns also have had a major impact on fashion choices, with many consumers trading their stilettos and loafers for slippers and sneakers from the end of Q1 2020. Searches for sweatpants shot up 104 percent month-on-month in April, when many countries were under stay-at-home orders.

Harry Styles at the cutting edge of style

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine)

One thing that didn’t change in 2020 was that celebrities continued to drive fashion trends, with Harry Styles leading the way. The British singer — who recently wore a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine — has a vintage style that’s been a hit each time he stepped out. This is reflected in spikes in searches for the clothes he wears in music videos or public appearances. Beyoncé rides high when it comes to fashion influence too, notably when sporting the now famous Marine Serre crescent moon print catsuit in “Black Is King” (+426 percent in searches for pieces by the French designer in the 48 following the film’s debut). Next come Kim Namjoon of BTS, US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Travis Scott, among the celebrities who had the biggest impact on fashion this year.

As for TV shows, Emily in Paris leads the way in the fashion stakes this year. The Netflix drama, which gained much media attention, went all out in terms of styling its characters’ looks. From the Kangol bucket hat (+342 percent) to the beret (+41 percent) to Ganni skirts (+289 percent), the clothes worn in the show proved a hit with its audience, keen to tap into chic French style. Shows and documentaries Normal People, Tiger King and The Last Dance got the internet buzzing too, influencing searches for ready-to-wear pieces and accessories seen onscreen.

[caption id="attachment_212732" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A scene from Emily in Paris. (Image: Stephanie Branchu/ Netflix)[/caption]

Upcoming trends for 2021

As for the most popular items of 2020, face masks top the bill this year. Searches for the category increased 502 percent year-on-year, and searches for the Off-White brand’s logo face mask saw a 496 percent increase from January to March. Safe and stylish was the name of the fashion game this year. Apart from masks, casual clothes and accessories feature as the hottest products of the year, including Birkenstock Arizona sandals, the Telfar shopping bag and Nike joggers.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by LYST (@lyst)

After a year when comfort, and even protection, were fashion’s watchwords, Lyst foresees the return of more audacious styles in 2021. In particular, 2021 looks set to see a kind of “modern-day Roaring 20s” style — with short hems, bright colours and prints — as well as growth in more purposeful shopping as consumers look for commitment on activism, sustainability or gender-neutral pieces.

The Lyst Year in Fashion report is based on analysis of the behaviour of over 100 million consumers who searched for and bought their fashion items online in 2020 from 12,000 brands and stores. The Year in Fashion report takes into account global searches on Lyst and Google, conversion rates and sales, social media mentions for brands and products, as well as engagement stats, since January 2020.

Read the report: Lyst.com/year-in-fashion-2020.

(Main and featured image: Netflix)

The post How Harry Styles, Marine Serre and ‘Emily in Paris’ Influenced Fashion Trends This Year appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

While Covid-19 has played havoc with the way we dress in 2020, it’s far from being the only influence on wardrobes this year.

British singer Harry Styles, French fashion designer Marine Serre and the Netflix show Emily in Paris also inspired people’s shopping habits, according to the Year in Fashion 2020 report from the global fashion search platform, Lyst.

So 2020 is and always will be a peculiar kind of year, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, mass lockdowns around the world, and profound changes in the way we do things like shop and work. It’s also been a year of activism, with movements like Black Lives Matter that have influenced various domains such as culture and fashion. As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to take stock, and it’s no surprise to see that our wardrobes have been inspired by the major events of the last 12 months.

Ethics, activism and stay-at-home style

[caption id="attachment_212730" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A Black Lives Matter protest. (Image: Nicole Baster/ Unsplash)[/caption]

While apparel relating to the Black Lives Matter movement proved popular worldwide, another event largely contributed to making fashion about activism this year: The US presidential elections. Americans and supporters elsewhere didn’t hesitate to wear their political ideas on their sleeves — literally — in recent weeks. In the US, searches for terms such as “vote” were up 29 percent week-on-week according to the Lyst report, with T-shirts becoming the most popular political fashion statements.

Plus, 2020 saw consumers looking to shop in a more ethical, more conscious way. The global fashion search platform reports an average of over 35,000 monthly searches for “vintage fashion” in September, as well as a 104 percent rise in online fashion searches for secondhand-related keywords. Lockdowns also have had a major impact on fashion choices, with many consumers trading their stilettos and loafers for slippers and sneakers from the end of Q1 2020. Searches for sweatpants shot up 104 percent month-on-month in April, when many countries were under stay-at-home orders.

Harry Styles at the cutting edge of style

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine)

One thing that didn’t change in 2020 was that celebrities continued to drive fashion trends, with Harry Styles leading the way. The British singer — who recently wore a dress on the cover of Vogue magazine — has a vintage style that’s been a hit each time he stepped out. This is reflected in spikes in searches for the clothes he wears in music videos or public appearances. Beyoncé rides high when it comes to fashion influence too, notably when sporting the now famous Marine Serre crescent moon print catsuit in “Black Is King” (+426 percent in searches for pieces by the French designer in the 48 following the film’s debut). Next come Kim Namjoon of BTS, US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and rapper Travis Scott, among the celebrities who had the biggest impact on fashion this year.

As for TV shows, Emily in Paris leads the way in the fashion stakes this year. The Netflix drama, which gained much media attention, went all out in terms of styling its characters’ looks. From the Kangol bucket hat (+342 percent) to the beret (+41 percent) to Ganni skirts (+289 percent), the clothes worn in the show proved a hit with its audience, keen to tap into chic French style. Shows and documentaries Normal People, Tiger King and The Last Dance got the internet buzzing too, influencing searches for ready-to-wear pieces and accessories seen onscreen.

[caption id="attachment_212732" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A scene from Emily in Paris. (Image: Stephanie Branchu/ Netflix)[/caption]

Upcoming trends for 2021

As for the most popular items of 2020, face masks top the bill this year. Searches for the category increased 502 percent year-on-year, and searches for the Off-White brand’s logo face mask saw a 496 percent increase from January to March. Safe and stylish was the name of the fashion game this year. Apart from masks, casual clothes and accessories feature as the hottest products of the year, including Birkenstock Arizona sandals, the Telfar shopping bag and Nike joggers.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by LYST (@lyst)

After a year when comfort, and even protection, were fashion’s watchwords, Lyst foresees the return of more audacious styles in 2021. In particular, 2021 looks set to see a kind of “modern-day Roaring 20s” style — with short hems, bright colours and prints — as well as growth in more purposeful shopping as consumers look for commitment on activism, sustainability or gender-neutral pieces.

The Lyst Year in Fashion report is based on analysis of the behaviour of over 100 million consumers who searched for and bought their fashion items online in 2020 from 12,000 brands and stores. The Year in Fashion report takes into account global searches on Lyst and Google, conversion rates and sales, social media mentions for brands and products, as well as engagement stats, since January 2020.

Read the report: Lyst.com/year-in-fashion-2020.

(Main and featured image: Netflix)

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Protective face masks have become the must-have fashion accessory of 2020 — something no one could have imagined this time last year.

Indeed, the pandemic has shaken up our daily lives, from ways of consuming to ways of working and even fashion inspirations. Bandanas, XXL jewelry, belt bags and platform thigh boots were initially primed to be fashion's stars of 2020. But the novel coronavirus pandemic soon put paid to that, changing the plan for designers, brands and major ready-to-wear chains.

[caption id="attachment_211498" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Face masks have became one of the year's hottest fashion accessories. (Image: Flavio Gasperini)[/caption]

While certain pieces, fabrics and colours managed to defy the various waves of the pandemic, most faltered in the face of lockdown measures and even more so with the rise of the face mask. In fact, masks became one of the year's hottest accessories, way ahead of the stilettos, jewelry, it-bags and other items proffered by big-hitters in the world of style. After all, if you're going to have to wear face masks, you might as well invest in trendy models or designs to match your outfits.

Comfort is king

The quest for comfort inherent to the pandemic gave rise to new trends that may never have flourished without the public health crisis. As people bunkered down and worked from home, activewear proved a major hit alongside loungewear such as pyjamas.

[caption id="attachment_212544" align="aligncenter" width="683"] The cottagecore trend of floral dresses and Peter Pan collars has also been particularly popular this year. (Image: Gustavo Almeida/ Pexels)[/caption]

Similarly, the cottagecore trend — which sees the return of clothing in romantic styles and/or inspired by nature — has boomed this year, putting a spotlight on floral dresses, Peter Pan collar blouses and cable-knit cardigans.

Comfort and relaxed styles, plus the need for functional pieces, also largely drove a utility wear trend and sparked interest in boiler suits, combat boots, cargo pants and even bucket hats — despite these being banished from womenswear wardrobes for more than a decade.

[caption id="attachment_212545" align="aligncenter" width="819"] The sartorial trends for 2020 also include boiler suits and utility wear. (Image: Praneeth Koduru/ Pexels)[/caption]

Making fashion more sustainable

Sartorial trends this year have also taken a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly direction. Vegan leather and eco-friendly fabrics in general — whether sustainable or recycled — have found favour along with upcycled collections

When it comes to colours, this year's top trends are focused on soft shades and retro hues, with brown, lavender, and coral — shades that once again evoke nature — being particularly popular.

(Main and featured image: Nevena1987/ iStock)

The post How Face Masks and Boiler Suits Dominated Fashion Headlines This Year appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

Protective face masks have become the must-have fashion accessory of 2020 — something no one could have imagined this time last year.

Indeed, the pandemic has shaken up our daily lives, from ways of consuming to ways of working and even fashion inspirations. Bandanas, XXL jewelry, belt bags and platform thigh boots were initially primed to be fashion's stars of 2020. But the novel coronavirus pandemic soon put paid to that, changing the plan for designers, brands and major ready-to-wear chains.

[caption id="attachment_211498" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Face masks have became one of the year's hottest fashion accessories. (Image: Flavio Gasperini)[/caption]

While certain pieces, fabrics and colours managed to defy the various waves of the pandemic, most faltered in the face of lockdown measures and even more so with the rise of the face mask. In fact, masks became one of the year's hottest accessories, way ahead of the stilettos, jewelry, it-bags and other items proffered by big-hitters in the world of style. After all, if you're going to have to wear face masks, you might as well invest in trendy models or designs to match your outfits.

Comfort is king

The quest for comfort inherent to the pandemic gave rise to new trends that may never have flourished without the public health crisis. As people bunkered down and worked from home, activewear proved a major hit alongside loungewear such as pyjamas.

[caption id="attachment_212544" align="aligncenter" width="683"] The cottagecore trend of floral dresses and Peter Pan collars has also been particularly popular this year. (Image: Gustavo Almeida/ Pexels)[/caption]

Similarly, the cottagecore trend — which sees the return of clothing in romantic styles and/or inspired by nature — has boomed this year, putting a spotlight on floral dresses, Peter Pan collar blouses and cable-knit cardigans.

Comfort and relaxed styles, plus the need for functional pieces, also largely drove a utility wear trend and sparked interest in boiler suits, combat boots, cargo pants and even bucket hats — despite these being banished from womenswear wardrobes for more than a decade.

[caption id="attachment_212545" align="aligncenter" width="819"] The sartorial trends for 2020 also include boiler suits and utility wear. (Image: Praneeth Koduru/ Pexels)[/caption]

Making fashion more sustainable

Sartorial trends this year have also taken a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly direction. Vegan leather and eco-friendly fabrics in general — whether sustainable or recycled — have found favour along with upcycled collections

When it comes to colours, this year's top trends are focused on soft shades and retro hues, with brown, lavender, and coral — shades that once again evoke nature — being particularly popular.

(Main and featured image: Nevena1987/ iStock)

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