This year is setting up to be the year of the microtrend. With fashion fads constantly coming and going, it can be difficult to know what's hot and what's not. Just a few short months ago, we were all obsessed with quiet luxury. Think trousers, beige and cream undertones and lots of Chanel ballet flats. Fast-forward to January and suddenly minimalist dressing is a thing of the past thanks to the currently-picking-up-steam mob wife trend.
This maximalist approach to dressing focuses on more obvious symbols of wealth and status. Frequently associated with bold glamour, it's basically the complete opposite of the clean girl aesthetic. While The Sopranos-inspired movement has taken over our TikTok feeds as of late, the trend actually dates back to the early 2000s. Inspired by fictional mob wives Carmela Soprano and Adriana La Cerva who both embody the aesthetic not just with their fashion choices, but through their unapologetic and daring attitudes. Many claim that it's more of an aura or a vibe than a fleeting fashion trend.
