Shoes, particularly sneakers, don’t necessarily have long and enduring trend cycles. They tend to quickly rise to a short-lived, albeit sweeping, fame and then get tucked away in our closest or sold on Depop. Essentially, sneakers can easily be forgotten. So how have Converse maintained their ever-so-lasting popularity and wardrobe-staple appeal with such endurance?
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What is one of the most unequivocally timeless fashion trends that’s not timeless in the elegant or sophisticated way that pearls and little black dresses are? Denim. Denim jackets, denim pants, denim vests- essentially, any form of denim seems to captivate the fashion world with every passing decade.
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Ultimately, an era of a cutting-edge fusion between upscale high fashion and sporty streetwear has been embraced by both designers and consumers in the fashion realm, and lucky for us, Canada has produced some enticing up-and-coming brands that embody this fashion synthesis. Homage Brand, created by two Canadian 21-year-old creatives, is a streetwear label that transcends the domain of relaxed streetwear and, instead, gracefully combines comfort, elegance, and modernity.
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When we think of iconic fashion decades, the roaring 20s is undeniably one of the first periods my mind eagerly races to. Along with pivotal political turning points, social justice waves, and literal regime changes, the international fashion scene completely changed following the First World War. Specifically, Paris in the 20s, the time of the Lost Generation, was consumed with new, daring trends- trends that were not coincidentally in tune with the coexisting societal changes.
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Satin and silk slip dresses, blouses, and scarves have officially achieved “staple status” in recent years. These pieces, by virtue of their timeless fabrics, exude effortless elegance, delicacy, and sophistication. The ability to dress these fabrics both up and down has fortified their relatively immortal influence on fashion trends.
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Men’s jewelry has made a comeback not only in the high-fashion realm but in the lives of everyday Western consumers. This trend could be attributed to Harry Styles' seemingly limitless success as both an artist and fashion influence. The re-invigorated appeal of men’s accessories has reconceptualized the meaning of self-expression, elegance, and gender normativity.
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Knit fabrics, known for being stretchy, lightweight, and cheap, have been drifting in and out of fashion trends throughout both the 20th and 21st centuries. It seems that this summer, knitwear has recaptured its sweeping popularity and shaped this upcoming season’s trends.
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