Features
V75 E1- 23 FEBRUARY 2016
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Diaries
s we slowly begin easing into 2016 we’re faced with the inevitable “new year, new A me” monologue which precedes every New Years Eve. You’ve got your healthy lifestyle promises and the commitment to pre-read and summarise for lectures everyday but —
what does all of this mean without a new look? Follow some of the hottest trends that have been gracing the runways this season and you’ll be as hyped about as Kanye West’s new album (well, almost).
How to make the world your runway
MONOCHROME MAYHEM By Nicole Arends Black is edgy. White is classic. Put the two together and you have a masterpiece. Monochrome tones were all the rage on the runway this PERFECT PRINTS
season — particularly at the SA Menswear Fashion Week. This trend is timeless and can almost never fail. So if you’re all about simplicity then this is the look to go for.
Less isn’t always more. Gone are the days of being a plain Jane and sticking to conventions. 2016 is all about pushing boundaries and breaking the rules. Prints are all the rage, and more than ever mixing and matching different prints are what it’s all about. Plaid and pastel. Stripes and spots. Floral and fluorescent. The crazier the better. If you’re worried about looking too crazy, you can always opt for a statement piece and keep your accessories and the rest of your outfit neutral.
Jess Weisz
Anya Bruwer Claudia Segura
Saneh Memela Nathan Sher
BIGGER IS BETTER
Inspired partly by Yeezy and partly by Cape Town hipsters — the oversized look is all the rage. Essentially, the baggier the better. One of the biggest trends making waves at New York Fashion Week was “the cape” – and no, you don’t have to be Little Red Riding Hood. Think large capes, baggy sweaters and boyfriend jeans. So ditch the little black dress and grab the baggy black sweater. 2008 Soulja Boy would be so proud.
Images: Nicole Arends
Paige Romburgh