Fashion Trends of Winter 2020

This year has been a year like no other. 

Many things have changed and new trends have arisen all through the world, specifically within the fashion world. 

This year, many people have had time to discover themselves and along with that came a discovery of their true fashion sense. 

Many unique items have started trending all throughout the world and show no signs of slowing.

“Some items that I see trending right now would be mesh tops, crop tops with lace material, corset tops, as well as leather jackets and blazers. There has also been a rise in oversized blazers, afghan coats, plaid miniskirts and platform knee high boots,” Z Magazine’s stylist and PVHS senior Ife Ibraheem said. 

“Lastly, I’ve seen a lot of brown clothing items trending recently. Whether it be brown corduroy pants or a snug chocolate brown vest, the color is everywhere.”

The popular social media platform, TikTok, has had a large influence on current fashion trends, allowing our generation to be exposed to not only trending clothes from popular brands, but also items that have begun trending from small businesses around the world.

“All of these [trending] items are being worn by everyone on Pinterest, TikTok, and your Instagram explore page. I also think that it’s because a lot of these items are timeless pieces that never really went out of style but are now being worn by every single ‘fashion’ influencer,” Ibraheem said. 

Small businesses have turned the tide of fashion in many ways, allowing people to stand out by having items few other people have, as each item coming from a small business is unique.

Platforms such as Depop and even TikTok have helped with the growth of small businesses.

Influencers and even regular people have begun to embrace the fashion culture of small brands, causing their items to begin trending throughout the generation. 

This winter specifically, some items that are trending include color block jeans and matching tops, chunky colorful rings from a brand called La Manso, two piece sets, knee high black boots, platform shoes, plaid skirts, layering, and printed pants. 

“I love anything oversized really, so that’s always a constant in my closet but i’m really excited to pull out my blazers and turtlenecks this fall/ winter. I’m also loving the fact that 90s fashion is super in style now and even though it’s not a “trend” per se, it’s definitely my favorite era of fashion,” Ibraheem said.  

Boys in fashion have also become a much stronger influence due to the Tik Tok platform shining light on fashion forward boys. 

Fashion is something in which all genders should fully embrace and men in general becoming more prominent in the fashion community has been a staple of 2020. 

“I believe social media is a big reason that a lot of guys are getting into fashion because they see other people doing it and to express themselves on the internet more,” junior Matthew Cartmill said.

Trends for boys have also been changing this year and winter specifically, featuring more accessories and jewelry than seen before.

“My favorite trending products are definitely baggy pants because I love how you can make them flow into the shoes in many different ways to create a lot of different looks. I also have been wearing more accessories recently such as rings and necklaces,” Cartmill said. 

Overall, the fashion industry and the trends we see today are heavily influenced by both the changing interests and tastes of the younger generations but also strongly controlled by social media platforms.

Trends for this coming year are predicted to be as heavily if not more influenced by the big social media platforms, especially TikTok. 

TikTok is a growing platform that seems to be becoming the central place where many fashion trends are inspired and take off.

“I believe that next year a lot of homemade or custom fashion will be popular because it’s recently been somewhat going up on TikTok and other social media, along with wearing trench coats or suit jackets more casually,” Cartmill said. 

The trends for not only this winter will continue to change before our eyes, but will continue to evolve as we head into 2021.