Days of future past: the fashion trend edition.
The science behind fashion trends has long been an open secret, what with the rehash of particular styles every few decades that conveniently justify my perpetual habit of raiding my mother's closet. The Chinese have a saying, "风水轮流转" that translates roughly to "what goes around comes around", of which I am a staunch believer in. Enter the re-emergence of gingham, flare pants and all things straw, and cue my figurative kow-tow to Mother dearest for making such far-sighted wardrobe choices.
How does one comprehend the endurance of certain styles and the demise of others? This is but a valiant attempt to pick the brains of the biggest influential figures in the fashion sphere, the ones who decide what's in and what's not. "Florals for spring? Groundbreaking." (Brownie points to you if you know this reference.) Heavyweight decisions made by the real-world Mirandas, the fashion revolutionaries, the Karl Lagerfelds and Claire Wright Kellers of the industry - the ones whose opinions spark a massive trickle-down effect to the likes of Taobao.
Admittedly I too have fallen victim to fast fashion trends, purchasing items off the rack without batting an eyelid, before finally recoiling in horror as I review my bank statement accompanied with a series of why did I buy that's. It's hard to fathom a piece of clothing or accessory so sturdy it hasn't disintegrated decades since its production; a rarity in this era's market of mass-produced pieces manufactured to last as long as its parent fad. As is such with the very straw tote bag depicted. Albeit slightly dusty from years of storage, it was still fully intact and perfectly in trend.
Lesson number one: always think ahead.
The Editor's Market Plisse Blouse
Vintage Mom Jeans
H&M Lace Up Espadrilles
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