2020s in fashion

[22][23] In many cases, the rise of remote learning and video conferences further encouraged this trend, leading students to opt for attire that was easy to wear and allowed them to feel at ease while still participating in their academic work.

The influence of these celebrities helped popularize the idea that wealth and status could be communicated through subtle, refined fashion choices, rather than through overt displays of logos or brand names.

[50][51][52][53] Although maximalism became popular in high fashion and online communities, it was mostly reserved for special occasions or artistic expression, while everyday wear continued to favor comfort and simplicity.

[88] South Asian Generation Z girls in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka repurposed the sari worn by their mothers, pairing it with sneakers, casual knitwear, crop tops, T-shirts, black Oxford shoes, Y2K-inspired platform sandals, and sportswear.

Clothing such as miniskirts, slim fit capri pants, denim jumpsuits,[90] flared trousers,[91] lowrise white linen boho chic maxi skirts worn with hippie style sandals or ballet flats,[92] patched jeans,[93] dog's tooth check skirts and mini-dresses, laced Copenhagen blouses derived from Danish folk costume,[94] pastel blue or pink empire line milkmaid dresses inspired by Bridgerton,[95] maxi dresses,[96] gingham or stripy short shorts worn with matching vests[97] or thigh-skimming jackets,[98] and cropped slim jeans[99] were popular pants among younger women from 2021 to 2024.

Other revived styles included prairie dresses with floral embroidery;[26] backless sundresses;[100] floor-length kaftans with jeans;[101] Pendleton jackets; hippie style mood rings popularized by Lorde; tiered flamenco dresses that flare out below the knee;[102] satin slip dresses; jumpers with smiley faces and mushroom designs; satin blouses; checkerboard sweater vests;[103] leather three-quarter length coats; Crombie style wool overcoats; leopard print winter coats;[104] zip collar turtleneck sweaters; zip-up polo shirts with white collar trim;[105] cat eye glasses; teashade glasses; clothing with sunflower print; checkerboard motifs; and diamond and hexagonal prints.

[106] As in the 2000s, 1960s inspired boho chic suede dresses, Breton striped marineres, minimalist leather sandals, and lace blouses remained fashionable in the US, UK, France and Germany well into the mid 2020s.

[113][114][115] It combined elements of cottage-core with spring and fall beachwear[116] especially white jeans, cashmere turtleneck sweaters, pastel pink flip-flops, woven tote bags made from recycled fabric, and straw beekeeper style sun hats.

The trend also emphasized a more feminine and romantic style, with pastel colors, flowy skirts, and off-the-shoulder tops becoming popular choices for fashion enthusiasts in Singapore, the UK and America.

The influence of ballerina fashion extended beyond clothing, inspiring hairstyles such as soft buns and loose waves, as well as delicate accessories like ribbon chokers and ballet slipper-inspired shoes.

[158][159][160][161][162][163][164][165][excessive citations] Other popular items include workwear like fleece jackets, zip-up hoodies, unbranded baseball caps, rubber pool sliders, flip-flops in contrasting shades like purple and white, corduroy pants, trucker caps, brightly coloured hoodies with bold designer logos like Polo Ralph Lauren, Champion Sportswear and Super Dry, and slim-fitting grey or khaki cargo pants worn with matching lightweight M65 Field Jackets with multiple external patch pockets.

Desirable colours included white; orange; brown; black; yellow; greens, such as olive and lime; blues, such as indigo, sky, cyan, and navy; and tans, such as khaki and taupe.

Employees returning to the office frequently combined 1990s fashion inspired business casual attire with elements of loungewear and athleisure such as black monotone sneakers, navy hoodies, shorts, and even dark grey sweatpants.

[193] Due to gym closures, digital smart watches with timers replaced analog wristwatches as many younger men in Europe and America subscribed to online apps for tracking and planning their exercise routines at home.

[206] In Britain and the US, clothing that regained mainstream popularity from 2020 to 2024 included clothes with sports logos[207] and color blocks, Harrington jackets, brothel creepers,[208] Miami Vice inspired suits in candyfloss pink, ice blue, buttercup yellow or mint green,[209] baseball jackets, stonewashed denim jackets,[210] and red or green plaid trucker-style jackets with sheepskin lining,[211][212] aviator sunglasses, brown shearling flight jackets,[213] plaid suits, striped full-button cardigan sweaters with polo shirt collars, white Converse All-Star or throwback Adidas sneakers,[214] tan gabardine trenchcoats reminiscent of those worn by 80s TV detective Columbo,[160] preppy style aran sweaters and fairisle cardigan sweaters with shawl collars,[215] safari suits intended for the modern business casual workplace, double-breasted 1940s-style blazers originally revived in the 1980s as the power suit, camp collar shirts with bold prints or stripes,[216] corduroy sports coats,[217][218] Ivy League college-style cardigans with trim,[219] jacquard, dog's tooth, and cashmere check wool scarves,[220] tricolour socks,[221] Vans,[222] monotone Plimsoll shoes,[162] towelling polo shirts,[218] turtlenecks, and t-shirts featuring vintage-inspired graphics such as muscle cars, comic book characters,[223] and brands such as Coca-Cola.

Other desired articles of clothing included stylized pale blue and magenta representations of palm trees or cassette players, and 1980s movie posters such as Star Wars or the Ghostbusters logo due to the unexpected popularity of the 2021 film.

[227][228] As masculine workwear staples—such as work boots, crewneck shirts, camouflage clothes, canvas jackets, and overalls—became highly sought after by streetwear enthusiasts, they made their way into department stores and high-street retailers.

[232][233] Originally a niche Japanese subculture, it went mainstream in America, Korea and the UK by 2021, with fashion experts speculating that the emerging androgynous style represents a new ideal of male beauty.

[255] The leading trendsetters in androgynous fashion during this time included Harry Styles,[256][232] Italian shock rock group Maneskin, actor Timothée Chalamet,[257] Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter,[258] Brad Pitt,[259] Paul Mescal,[236] African entrepreneur Ezra Olubi,[260] and Jimin.

[265] As in the mid-to-late 1970s, Western shirts with pearl snaps in denim, black gabardine or bright madras plaid made a comeback, and sometimes featured contrasting yokes[266] and cuffs with intricate embroidery.

Celebrities such as Harry Styles, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Tyler, the Creator have played a significant role in popularizing this trend among the mainstream fashion public in the UK and America.

These styles were shared on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where users blended nostalgia with current trends, creating a fashion movement that reflected both historical and modern cultural influences.

[318] Self-proclaimed indie teenagers disapproved of fast fashion and sought vintage items, leading American and European teens to frequent thrift stores like Goodwill for trendy items such as wide-legged jeans, oversized zip-up hoodies, striped cardigans, crop tops, collared shirts, shoestring belts, mom jeans and other high-rise pants, shortalls, bucket hats, Doc Martens,[319] platform shoes, shredded denim, flower crowns, and tennis skirts.

The same year, luxury fashion house Ports 1961 launched their fall/winter 2022 campagne which featured models Vittoria Ceretti and Bella Hadid in soft grunge inspired outfits taken on polaroid cameras.

[330] In contrast to the brightly coloured, childlike outfits popular in America, and the mismatched clothing previously worn ironically by hipsters during the 2010s, British indie pop fans favored a darker, more authentic post-punk and garage rock-inspired aesthetic.

The style acts as a meta-ironic parody of the mid-2000s to early 2010s millennial girlboss feminism, acknowledging that they are appealing to heteronormative feminine beauty standards and sexist stereotypes, while being trans inclusive and sex positive.

A significant part of this style category is defined by the earthy and muted tones often found in the range of gear included in the trend, such as olive green, khaki, beige grey marl, and horizon blue.

Apparel pieces that make up the trend include down jackets, body warmers, anoraks,[371] utilitarian Eagle Creek and Osprey rucksacks, crew neck and v-neck t-shirts with zipper pockets,[372] utility pants, moisture-wicking trekking shirts with short sleeves and snap fasteners,[371] knit caps, big headphones and racer-glasses.

[405][406][407] Many younger Black American men opted for natural hair from 2021 onwards, especially the skin fade,[408] textured Caesar cut[396] and short versions of the afro or dreadlocks combined with an undercut.

[431][432][433] The style was focused on appearing effortlessly flawless and casual, adapting all the fashion trends from the early 2020s and giving them a muted tonal color palette and a sexy, carefree attitude.