2022 is underway and with a new calendar year, new trends are emerging. The key trends for 2022 aren’t exactly revolutionary, but they still give us an excuse to take a good look at our wardrobes and make a wish list for the months ahead.
So what are the key trends to know in 2022, you ask? We’ve got you covered.
1. Fringe
Long fringing can either look fabulously nonchalant or be a health and safety hazard, but it’s fashion, so we’ll take our chances.
Burberry, Philipp Plein, Rodarte, Vaquera, Alaia… everyone is embracing fringe as a key trend for 2022.
2. Sequins and sparkle
Versace is big on sequins and sparkle, and it’s hard to argue with their mood-boosting impact. What makes this a trend, however, is that the fashion house wasn’t the only one who wanted to dazzle onlookers with shimmering outfits.
The crystal bag is also back in a big way, with everyone from Jimmy Choo and Balenciaga to Betsey Johnson embracing them.
We’ve also seen sequins at Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Gucci and Burberry, to name a few.
3. Cut outs
You know what would make a perfectly good dress less boring? Cutting holes in it. So here we are, telling you cut outs are, once again, in.
They may not be the most practical of trends, but designers such as Proenza Schouler and Stella McCartney are loving cut outs for 2022.
4. 2000s
The nostalgia for Y2K is still going strong, and after having freed Britney, society is now telling us we need to dust off our early noughties’ paraphernalia.
If you’ve lived through the years of double denim, chokers, “luxe” joggers and low-rise jeans paired with tiny cardis, then you may be recoiling in horror.
Key trends are just that though, you don’t have to follow them. But it’s still good to know you’ve not just time-travelled back to 2001 and that the kids do, in fact, dress like that again in 2022.
5. Hair accessories
If it’s good enough for Bella Hadid, it’s good enough for us.
Headbands are back, and so are claw clicks and head scarves, giving anyone who was alive during the Y2K heyday a very strong déjà-vu feeling.
Bella is loving her plastic headband and as far as things go, this may be one of the cheapest trends to follow. We’re here for it.
6. Big volume
The bigger the better when it comes to volume for 2022. Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Alexander McQueen… the list goes on.
You can either go all out and turn yourself into a puffball or go for details, such as puffy sleeves or hems.
7. Super-short skirts
Everything is about balance, so while you proudly sport your puffy sleeves, you may want to wear next-to-nothing down below.
The incredibly short mini-skirt is back. Remember the Y2K “skirts” that were more belts than anything else? Yes, those.
8. Block colours
This key 2022 trend is exciting and super easy to incorporate into daily life.
An old suit can be so much more exciting when it’s bright pink, a la Versace.
Block colours are one trend every designer seem to be able to get behind, from Tod’s to Jason Wu, Valentino to Proenza Schouler.
9. Stripes
Another easy trend, stripes – both horizontal and vertical – are in.
For something a bit elevated, look to Paul Smith, Tory Burch, Schiaparelli or Max Mara for inspiration.
One of the things the French do best are stripes, so don’t forget Louis Vuitton, Balmain or Lacoste.
10. Leather
Vogue tells us a biker jacket is one of the key trends to know for 2022.
It’s been a while since we’ve dusted off our old leather, but 2022 may be the year to do it, according to Miu Miu, Balenciaga and Prada.
It’s not just the leather jacket you should know about – Richard Quinn, Supriya Lele or Dior took things further and included leather trousers and skirts into the mix.
Sarah Kante
