Fashion – love it or hate it – but we still adhere to it.
I found inspiration from here. This article is written by Shijulal Sarngadharan.
Are we going to see more earthly neutral colours? Perhaps. But let us just admit it. It is another word for .. brown. And brown is just so .. well.. brown. Look here and agree.
Something new is going to creep into the wardrobe: Jewel colours and metallic shades. That is chrome silver and gold and all things glittery. That will be different and should put us more at ease as being bold.
Colour blocking? Oh yes. But let us mix with style!
Animal print might be in, but again: dress as a tiger can be exhilarating, but style it is not. Leave it to the very ‘bold’ ones. And hope they will not get picked up by the fashion police.
There is more to the South African streetwear scene: Gingham, classic tailoring and oversized shirts and cargo pants. And be assured: it can look rather great.
As consumers we are getting more eco-conscious. After all, there is no planet B. That can also be seen in the choices we make. Fashion can be ‘green’.
I quote directly from the article – because I cannot put it better:
Fashion can be bold, but balance is everything. Here are styling tips:
• Neutral Base + Bold Pop: Pair earthy neutrals (beige trousers, white T-shirt) with one bold piece (emerald sneakers, jewel-tone jacket).
• One Print Rule: When wearing animal print or African motifs, let one piece dominate and keep the rest simple.
• Fabric Focus: Mix textures subtly – suede sneakers with cotton joggers or denim jackets with organic cotton shirts.
• Colour Confidence: If experimenting with metallics or colour blocking, keep accessories minimal to avoid clashing.
All of this is what we can expect for summer. Let us go and enjoy it and make a statement.
