Ah, I love the smell of a brand new year. We’re all amped up on our resolutions and champing at the bit to get our new selves started. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s say thank you:
For your ongoing dedication to reviving a whole bunch of trends we thought we’d never see again after 1993… we salute you, mighty 2009!
The way we were
Forget GFC gloom, 2009’s obsession with all things vintage was a nod to the ostentatious eighties and innocently dagwah nineties. This was the over-arching theme of the year and all other trends followed. Most importantly, the vintage craze allowed us to have fun with fashion again.
Rumble in the jungle
Animal print took off in a way that would make Maria Venutti proud. From swimmers to leggings, bags to jackets, this timeless classic usually reserved for wealthy European women finally filtered back in the mainstream – and flooded the place!
Bold shoulder
Operation shock and awe – shoulder pads came back. Met with utter confusion at first, then denial, and finally a timid acceptance, the pad fad turned into a catwalk staple and aspiration for girls worldwide. With an upwardly pointed and slender silhouette, the modern shoulder-pad design is bringing the power-woman back, sharper than ever!!
Cold shoulder
All over the red carpet, the Grecian one-shouldered gown lends a subtle sexiness and refined femininity to any body shape. Floor length or above-the-knee, the one-shoulder look has never really gone out, but it was bigger than ever in 2009.
Smells like teen spirit
Just when we thought grunge was behind us, in walks its younger cousin, Glunge (glamour + grunge). Torn jeans and ripped black stockings are coupled with faded band t-shirts and Wayfarers to create a look that says ‘um… whatever. It’s from Top Shop’.
Grin and bare it
Another one to add to the ever-growing ‘if I had the body for it, I’d wear it’ list is the resurrection of the 1990s midriff top. A loose fitting t-shirt, cut just above the belly-button teamed with denim short-shorts and a leather satchel across the shoulders will create this Pixie Geldof inspired look.
Form one lane
Women around the country are wiping away tears of joy. The one-piece swimsuit is back. And no, it’s not a blue and yellow racer-back, we’re talking serious seaside sophistication that’s sleek and (yay!) slimming. Embellished or fringed, cut-out or jewelled, this craze is big and one of the few that will be here to stay.
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