Unit 2 Assignment 2

The classic clothing I have seen within my peer group of seventeen to twenty four year olds is skinny jeans, moccasins, large sweaters (Hoodie or chunky knit) and brand name shirts. Within the age group of seventeen to twenty four year olds the two main fads I am seeing are high low dresses and skirts and Toms, a type of boat shoe. The trends I am seeing evolving within the seventeen to twenty four year old age group is a lot of girly and vintage looks. Things like fitted silhouettes, pastel colors and floral patterns are worn. On the opposite side of fashion the grunge look is very popular with slouchy clothing, darker colors like burgundy and navy blue and chunky accessories. Accessories are bold, and expressive, people are using them to the fullest advantage to create unique yet simple looks. Combat boots, cross body bags, statement jewellery and feather hair pieces are seen on the streets. A whole array of color is now visible, from pastels to darks, with all the bights in between. A predominant garment I am seeing is high waist shorts and the silhouette of a thin but curvy girl. The classic clothing has been popularized by certain bands and TV celebrities, the fads are from fashion blogs on the internet. I believe the inspiration for the fashion trends has come from the internet, the popular spread of the website Tumblr, and lots of celebrities and models have begun to dress like this. The classics will probably stay for another few years; having only few go on for perhaps a decade longer, while the fads will probably die out within the next year or two. The next things I would popularize are heeled combat boots, chunky knit scarves, draping cardigans and lots of cool prints with pops of color.