Anyone who has been keeping up with current fashion trends may have readily understood the scene’s main points. Athleisure clothing, vintage and bohemian vibes are still popular with amorous girls and boys, and the 1990s are clearly making a huge comeback. In other words, it controls the entire scenario. The problem with fashion, or really any trend, is that it spreads swiftly to every nation, wardrobe, and fashion sense. Although everyone has a different idea of what’s hip and contemporary, the stylish items we’ve been swooning over lately are essentially in style everywhere. With a twist, though.
Australian fashion is always a few steps ahead of Western fashion, which is essentially simple and tends to attract hordes of followers who are more interested in mimicking the trends than creating their own variations. Hot and stylish, Australian beauties will follow the worldwide fad. They’ll always manage to make them stick out as outstanding and distinctive pieces that have a propensity to become trends in and of themselves very fast.
Trend-setters in Australia are currently obsessed with the following:
Cat Lady Cool: The Feline Trend Is Here to Stay
That’s a Cat Lady trend for you: a lot of different elements combined into a discordant ensemble that always manages to come together into the most stylish look. Stella McCartney gave us a preview of what was to come earlier this year when she posed with actual cats next to her leopard-print coats. Alessandro Michele and Jonathan Anderson, two of the trendiest young designers, later made us aware that cats are once again hip. This was achieved by the use of cat-themed embellishments on their stylish clothing. Bold and edgy trend-setters who want to update the current face of the already stale fashion are undoubtedly drawn to laser cat tees, cat hoodies, and life-size cat busts that hang proudly on leather necklaces.
Obsession with Pretty/Ugly Shoes: We Want It
The 1990s are definitely back. What else is a novel?
What’s new is that, in terms of the textiles and fashion choices of the era, we are having a significant flashback to the 1990s. Again, the major focus of our preoccupation is the pretty/ugly shoes, whether they are high-waisted second-hand trousers, oversized coats, trainers, or sneakers worn with dresses and excessive jewelry. Tevas, Birkenstocks, Crocs, Crocs, Uggs, and flatforms are all fashionable right now and are endorsed by the fashion elite. Even though these shoes have the potential to look trashy, they can convey a lot about a person’s style when worn with well-chosen clothing. Do keep in mind, nevertheless, that there is a difference between the trendy shoe and the non-fashion pretty/ugly one. Australians who establish trends are undoubtedly aware of the distinction.
Millennial Freedom: Boho for Life
Boho is as popular in Australia as Kim Kardashian’s bodycon gowns. Given the consistently high temperatures, it is understandable why bohemian style is so popular among fashionistas worldwide. The main reasons we keep falling in love with boho are simple fabrics, light materials, romantic patterns, vivid colors, cuts that show more than they conceal (though designs are always tasteful), and see-through models that allow the skin to breathe while simultaneously giving it that unquestionably lively and attractive vibe.
Elegance is key when it comes to the Australian take on boho. What gives boho its ageless appeal and international appeal is the clever use of lace, feathers, and fringe to create the stunning contrast of harsh and soft, nude and clothed, whimsical and modern. Australians always manage to elevate boho to a new level. You can tell an Aussie boho enthusiast from the crowd by their cowboy boots and hats, leather accents mixed with flowing fabrics, and the obvious, noticeable henna tattoo.
