TIMELESS
TIMELESS ELLIE BARCL AY
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2020 brought us inside in an extreme way but ultimately made us nostalgic for past views – The old is looking new, vibrant and fresh once again. Fashion design is cyclical in nature, resurgences of vintage trends are bound to happen, yet the term ‘’Timeless’’ is somewhat ubiquitous, representing the iconic silhouettes of historically popular designs in a culture that is always changing. Over the past two decades, fashion design has cycled through numerous trends, some more influential than others, including 70’s monochrome dressing, Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress, 90’s grunge, Burberry’s iconic check and Yves Saint Laurent’s tailored two-piece, famously worn by Nicaraguan social and human rights advocate, Bianca Jagger in 1971. Although today’s revival of these traditional styles may look outwardly different, its essence is more or less the same as that of previous iterations. Comfort, beauty, and a voice that transcends through the years. Anything with a strong character of its own, seems to be what people are craving today. Of course, it should be noted that this is not a 21st century phenomenon – In 1970, even a young Yves Saint Laurent sent models down the runway in rehashes of his mother’s 40’s evening gowns. Rehashing vintage wear offers a way forward via the past. Allows us to enhance the original craftmanship using modern techniques and knowledge.
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While a year of ordinary has seen our daily wardrobe streamlined, a desire for escapism and expression have never been so apparent – More and more people are finding themselves over minimalistic designs and instead searching for a
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