Fashion has long been considered peak cultural currency. Whether you were enamoured by the feminine charms of balletcore or cosplayed Sofia Richie’s old-money aesthetic, 2023 was rife with zeitgeist-shifting fashion trends. While some such as quiet luxury and Barbiecore made for great and lasting additions to the wardrobe, some fads missed the mark entirely (we’re looking at you, Balenciaga’s towel skirt!). As we embrace the annual ‘New Year, New You’ adage following the end-of-year festivities, we are looking at old and new trends that are set to rule in 2024.
Reimagined Indian silhouettes
2023 saw the sari gain renewed international relevance with Zendaya wearing a Rahul Mishra sari gown and Priyanka Chopra in a gown made from upcycled vintage Benaras saris at the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, and Naomi Campbell donning a sari-inspired archival Chanel look at the MET Gala. Amit Aggarwal, who crafted Priyanka Chopra’s stunning gown, believes the new year will see a continued exploration of reimagined Indian silhouettes. “I should expect a further modernisation not just of the six-yard drape but of many traditional silhouettes. This isn’t new per se, but I think it will grow in popularity this year,” he says.
