Top 10 Hottest Fashion Trends of 2021-2022

Following the weirdness of 2020-2021 fashion trends – with online business meetings, 2022 is expected to bring some refreshing changes you’ll love to hear about.

For the last 60 years or so, the ‘latest’ fashion trends were gathered from runways and fashion magazines.

Nowadays, it is the social media, youth culture, streetwear styles, and celebrities dictating and showcasing what’s cool and fresh in fashion.

To a certain extent, the fashion trends of 2020-2021 didn’t help much – in the sense of inspiring the general public.

But, in contrast to the apocalyptic settings the fashion industry was going through in 2020, 2021 brought to light fabulous social media-driven digital trends & aesthetic clothing, aiming to lift you up from the depths of quarantine.

And, compared to the neutral looks of 2020, this year showcased fresher and bolder looks, in part driven by a need to come back to ‘a normal life’ and in part by the blossoming TikTok fashion culture.

Like most new fashion trends, the more you see it the more you begin to accept it and potentially even like it.  In this episode of UNFUSED, we break down how this trend emerged along with a few successful looks you can pull off. This was a competitive list to pull, but we finally came up with the hottest fashion trends of 2120- 2022:

1. Hoodies Under Blazers

The blazer with a hoodie? Yeap! It’s legitimately a thing now! A blazer with a hoodie?  Come on, right?  To some, the phrase itself is an oxymoron.  Two dueling clothing articles that have no place being seen or worn together.  We know some enthusiasts will lament the slow erosion of formal, traditional menswear for “athleisure” or casual attire.  We get it.  Regardless, wearing a blazer with a hoodie is no longer just another street style but a transcendent, mainstream look.

2. Power Bohemian Florals

So flower power is back in fashion, but not in a Laura Ashley nostalgic way; some are calling the trend hippy modernism or new boho.

The background is key when it comes to wearing floral print – it’s either light and fresh or dark and wintry, and that’s key to incorporating print into an existing wardrobe

3. Color Clashing

Color is one of the essential elements of many designs. It keeps the viewer’s interest, draws the eye, and makes elements stand out. Contrast is one of the basic principles of design because it tends to draw the eye to an important element of a web page or print design, creating a focus of attention. Contrast doesn’t just mean contrasting colors; it exists in line widths, textures, color intensity, shapes, font sizes, and other elements, too.

4. Tractor Trek-Sole Boots

Terrific editorial boot, but the sole is clownishly massive. … I don’t know how you could drive your car, though, while wearing these without having an accident, but who is asking? They’re made in Italy from polished leather with a logo-debossed round toe, elasticated side gussets and a heel pull. Wear them to bring a utilitarian slant to your style.

5. Chunky Loafers

The chunky-sole trend infiltrated all the types of footwear, so seeing chunky loafers as one of the hottest trends of this spring wasn’t a surprise. There are many ways to wear such loafers everywhere, from work to everyday, take a look!

If you follow fashionistas on Instagram, you might have seen some bold and trendy looks with such loafers: a sweatshirt or a hoodie with a pleat skirt and these loafers. Another hot idea is wearing them with jeans, a shirt or a tee and a cardigan or a leather jacket. I like to think of them as Otile Brown’s signature look.

6. Dark Academia

Dark Academia has its roots in the preppier style we all recognize as pleated skirts and cardigans but draws on gothic influence for a darker, more antique look. Think Harry Potter meets Greek culture and arts with a hint of thrifting as a personality trait. The result is vaguely reminiscent of playing dress-up with your grandpa’s old clothes while also carrying an iced coffee and a MacBook. Dark Academia represents everything glamorous and distinguished about higher education.

7. Hot Goth

Leather chokers and thick-soled combat boots don’t exactly scream “summer”, but if you’re a goth, it’s likely these are staple pieces in your wardrobe all year round. While non-goths might retire their darker clothes once spring has sprung, it’s not so straightforward for dedicated goths. Goths are for life, not just for Christmas! 

8. Y2K Fashion

The Y2K era was the nickname for the decade following the year 2000. This name began in the late 90s, thanks to the increasing popularity of the internet and the worldwide technology boom. In the lead up to the year 2000, there was some concern that calendars wouldn’t be able to format the date properly following 1999 – it is commonly referred to as the Y2K bug. This era in fashion reflected technological advancements, seen with silver clothing, futuristic fabrics, and collections inspired by films like The Matrix. The Y2K era is also characterized by oversized flared pants, platform shoes, designer logo prints, and small accessories.

9. Wide Leg Pants

Wide legged pants are definitely back in 2021 fashion trend. I personally love wider pants which can be a very good choice of trousers for many women over 40 and short legged women like me, as flared pants are very leg lengthening when they fit well at the top. If you have a bit of a belly or muffin top (as many of us over 40 women have) then wide leg pants do a great job to cover them.

10. Loud Logos

Believe less is more? Then consider yourself a fan of quiet luxury. Love the look of logo-centric brands? Then you’re likely a fan of loud luxury. Whether you love quiet or loud luxury, it speaks volumes as to your social aspirations and is a key profiling trick that luxury brand marketers use to tap into their target audience.