Earlier this month, we posted a call-out to see what younger folks within the UK are carrying. Right here’s what you had to say…
For years, our Kingdom has not been very United. Most of us really feel Brit-ish at greatest, disillusioned by a scarcity of shared identification. We’re break up on all the things from Brexit to the IndyRef, from the North-South divide to the Lab-Con divide, from the Royals to local weather motion, from lockdowns to low emission zones, and extra severe stuff too, like which layer of a Fab tastes one of the best.
However what about on the subject of trend? To seek out out what younger folks within the UK are literally carrying, we asking Dazed readers to ship us their ideas on their very own private fashion alongside a photograph of the outfit they’re most hooked up to. The place do they store? Who’re they trying as much as? Which designers are they thrifting?
Right here’s what’s attention-grabbing: our census proves that there’s no actual consensus on the subject of clothes in Britain, which is an effective factor. Since Cool Britannia sunk, the UK’s trend identification has change into more and more disparate – corecore, micro-trends, and more and more speedy trend cycles imply numerous various things float numerous completely different boats.
There are, after all, some qualitative tendencies on this knowledge. Vivienne Westwood continues to chop via each era, namechecked by dozens of you. Secondhand buying is now the norm, however we’re additionally bagging bargains at automotive boot gross sales for cheaper finds. Harajuku is having a second – we see you, FRUiTS comeback! – boosted by an curiosity in classic Comme Des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto. The 90s and 00s are nonetheless very a lot a factor. Lana is stanned. Leather-based jackets are important. Pinterest is accruing curiosity.
Actually although, there’s a bit of little bit of all the things. Immediate entry to each single trend present ever and countless swimming pools of content material on TikTok implies that there are countless sources and assets on the subject of trend inspiration. Our personal wardrobes are a microcosm of this; whereas lots of the cool children beneath have distinctive kinds, lots of them are blissful to chaotically conflict and fluctuate between completely different moods, selecting from a choose-your-character roster each single day.
We’re not a lot a United Kingdom, extra of an Untied Kingdom, tethered to no particular subculture, certain by no boundaries, dressing with no restrictions, free from cultural norms. Beneath, we take the temperature on what British fashion means in the present day.
“I search for fashion inspiration all over the place to be trustworthy: motion pictures, magazines, in actual life. My final fashion icons are ‘90s Kate Moss and Bella Hadid. I purchase my garments from Depop, Dollskill, designer classic retailers, markets and small unbiased manufacturers. My favorite merchandise in my wardrobe might be my Christian Audigier hoodie, it’s so uncommon and delightful! I’d like to see certainly one of my greatest buddies on the duvet of Dazed, carrying an outfit I’d totally styled: bootleg and classic designer.”
“I prefer to play with and intersect conventional masculine and female silhouettes and concepts – for instance carrying a shirt and tie with a skirt, or layering pearls and ribbons together with soccer jerseys and sports activities shorts. I examine lots of trend editorials and runway exhibits in my free time and use TikTok and Instagram for the breadth of inspiration. I completely love something by Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen, however solely from the Nineteen Nineties! Most likely 80 per cent of my wardrobe is secondhand; my favorite piece is a tartan kilt I acquired for £10 in a charity store. I took security pins to drape it for that 90s Westwood aesthetic.”
“Every little thing I put on is a type of efficiency artwork, I attempt to inform a narrative or play a special character with each completely different outfit. I’m a younger mum in a small city: I like to defy what folks anticipate me to appear to be. My favorite video video games and drag queens encourage me and I’m an enormous historical past nerd so I really like a cheeky historic reference in my suits. My final fashion icons should be Julia Fox, Chloë Sevigny, Girl Miss Kier, some previous Cher, Rico Nasty and nearly any of the starlets from Hollywood’s Golden age. My ultimate Dazed cowl star? Apart from myself, somebody like Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl) – she simply will get it!”
“I might say my fashion is a mixture of minimal and grunge. I like interesting to this sense of sleaziness, somebody you’d see in After Hours by Martin Scorsese, however I additionally like being minimal because it does not take me too lengthy to search out one thing to put on. My final fashion icon could be Brad Pitt within the 90; his minimal fashion with the occasional good piece is ideal. My favorite merchandise is an easy black vest from Weekday: I’m an avid vest-wearer. I might like to see Daniel Day-Lewis on the duvet of Dazed, he at all times pulls off one thing in a really attention-grabbing manner.”
“My fashion? Pisces rock chick hippy through a boot sale. I get inspiration from TikTok, Pinterest, previous movies and TV collection, classic competition trend and my mum’s wardrobe. My final fashion icon is Kate Moss and Brigitte Bardot mashed collectively. I purchase all my garments secondhand, whether or not it’s boot gross sales, Vinted, charity retailers or eBay bidding battle; if I used to be to purchase one thing new it could most likely be from Rat & Boa. My greatest discover? An Isabel Marant Lima gown I acquired at a boot sale for £1.”
“I might sum up my fashion in two components: I could be very flamboyant and playful with my fashion, immersing patterns and colors, however on the opposite facet, I can gown in very Berlin industrial rave trend with my love of fake leather-based. I search for inspiration within the creatives I meet and locations I’ve lived in, and as a trend photographer, I get uncovered to a various vary of kinds that influences and evokes my trend selections. My final fashion icon is David Bowie.”
“My fashion in a number of phrases: balanced, delicate, attractive and enjoyable, taking inspiration from 60s/70s/80s Black ladies. I don’t have one singular fashion icon, however Rihanna is somebody I take a look at when it comes to how she wears her garments – I really like the arrogance she has, it’s inspiring. My favorite merchandise of clothes is my maroon cape, it makes me really feel like 1,000,000 £! I’d like to see Erykah Badu or Lauryn Hill on Dazed: Erykah styled in her common gear and Lauryn Hill in one thing new.”
“My fashion is dadcore, golfcore, Y2K British chav with a splash of recent streetwear. I’m impressed by the 90s, wavey garms and skate boarders, plus my grandad has given me lots of inspiration as nicely for posher put on. I purchase my garments from Depop, Deptford Market and charity retailers, plus ASOS for necessities; my favorite piece is a ski jacket which is unwearable now however acquired me via so many festivals and free events. I’d like to see extra trans mascs or masc lesbians on Dazed, they want extra protection…or my accomplice/gyal ‘trigger they’re hella cute!”
“My fashion is a combination of 70’s rock n roll, freedom & insurrection. It’s a manner of adorning myself to at all times really feel essentially the most genuine to who I’m creatively. I look in direction of the icons of the 70’s music scene, covers of Rolling Stone and scenes from previous motion pictures. My final fashion icon might be Mick Jagger, however cowboys are enjoyable too. My favorite merchandise needs to be my backless sequin prime from my mum’s twenties. It is gotten me backstage a number of too many instances! I’d like to see Olivia Dean on the duvet of Dazed carrying a Lenni The Label waistcoat and flares ensemble…I’d additionally like to {photograph} this.”
“I don’t have an enormous choice of items. I really like getting inventive with what I’ve. I at all times need to shock folks with what I’m carrying. It’s impressed by the Punk/DIY ethos. I take inspiration one piece at a time from all over the place. I see one thing cool and take into consideration how I can do it my manner. I attempt to keep away from tendencies although. I really like Jordan Mooney and my favorite classic store is New Wave Alternate. I’m obsessive about my leopard print Poison Ivy (The Cramps) impressed catsuit. My dream Dazed cowl? Bob Dylan carrying archive Vivienne Westwood.”
“I really like materials experimentation, monochrome aesthetics, metallic detailing, and unconventional seems to be. My look is impressed by the Japanese Gyaru aesthetics blended with a classic Y2K vibe. My fashion icon? The character Nana from the manga collection Ai Yazawa. I normally purchase my garments on-line and love to find rising designers on Instagram. I usually go to multi-brand shops like Dover Road Market and SSENSE. My favorite merchandise is my gown from Isabel Benenato. I’d like to see a reunion image of the Antwerp Six on Dazed, the place every of them wears garments designed by one other member.”
“To sum up my fashion in a phrase: queer androgynous rockstar. From each sort of mullet to flares of all sizes and leather-based jackets, head-to-toe I’m unapologetically myself. I search for inspiration nowhere and all over the place, I keep away from celebrities or apps; however Joan Jett, Sally Hershberger and Patti Smith are my prime fashion icons. My favorite merchandise is a Harley Davidson leather-based jacket from Brick Lane; discovering that jacket was one of the best factor that occurred to me. Who would I like to see on Dazed? Simple query – myself! Or somebody that represents me as a dark-skinned South Asian androgynous lesbian.”
“My fashion is huge pants and skirts and Yohji minimalism however blended with streetwear (no matter which means. I actually need to get into Decora after I’m not a broke Journalism pupil anymore. I take a look at previous video games like Jet Set Radio, Monkey Ball and House Channel 5 for fashion inspiration or the streets of Harajuku. It sounds lame, however Instagram adverts are good for one factor solely and that’s cool small designers: I simply purchased this dope pair of pants from Itsokaytocry and I’m checking each Ring notification to see in the event that they arrive. No person has greater pants than me.”
“My vibe may be very yellow, type of mentally unwell but in addition glamorous. I at all times gown with the intention of nurturing my inside little one and attempt to be fairly uninhibited. I’m extra involved about telling a narrative with my outfit than having a functioning purse; I’ve one that appears like an enormous duck and love my yellow Lala Teletubbies footwear. I’m always skinted so charity retailers and Vinted are my go-tos. I’d like to see Sevdaliza on the duvet of Dazed carrying an outsized yellow vegan crocodile trench coat; her perspective as an Iranian lady is essential proper now.”
“Upon my transfer to London, I used to be very a lot a “skinny denims plus a pair of white Air Pressure 1s” sort of lady. Fortunately for me (and everybody round, for that matter), not anymore! For the time being, most of my seems to be are impressed by Balenciaga, Vetements or Asian designers. I put on alot of black, after all. Round 80 per cent of my wardrobe is second-hand designer; I typically deal with myself to new designer items from boutiques however I by no means purchase stuff on the excessive avenue. My dream Dazed cowl…have you ever observed how nobody ever has put A$AP Rocky in some loopy Commes des Garcons?”
“My fashion is a love letter to all of the anarchists and changemakers that got here earlier than me – Jordan Mooney, Vivienne Westwood, Adam Ant – however in the end a celebration of queerness and insurrection. I attempt to reside by “Purchase Much less, Select Nicely and Make it Final” – any new items I purchase are 9 out of ten instances from Vivienne Westwood World’s Finish, which requires months of financial savings prior; my favourites are my World’s Finish kilts. I’d like to see Lana carrying Chopova Lowena on the duvet of Dazed – they’ve that coquettish but punk really feel which I feel sums up her perspective!”
“I might say my fashion is influenced quite a bit by the Harajuku trend scene in Tokyo since I’ve lived there previously. It’s simply enjoyable, vibrant, and youthful. I undoubtedly take a look at Fruits Journal & Tokyo Vogue’s Instagram account for trend inspiration! My final fashion icon must be Girl Gaga as a result of she has given me the arrogance to place myself on the market. I principally purchase my garments from charity retailers or from Vinted; my favorite merchandise in my wardrobe must be my orange verify Vivienne Westwood trousers I acquired in a second-hand retailer in Tokyo for £70!”
“I prefer to mix the informal facets of streetwear with contrasting female options, mixing my Queer identification with different kinds that I’ve been influenced by through the years. I look to the streets for inspiration principally; however my latest skirt-over-trouser seems to be have been truly impressed by the early noughties Children Alternative Awards, no joke. I actually like lots of the stuff Luca Ferkso wears. My favorite merchandise is my Kangol beret. I’d like to see a Dazed characteristic on East London Queer membership goers, I really like among the outfits I see on an evening out and lots of the DIY approaches to nightlife trend.”
“My fashion is Bratz meets Hannah Montana meets Paris Hilton meets Raven Baxter. I principally binge-watch motion pictures and TV exhibits from the 90s and 2000s, which closely influences my fashion; after I spot a killer outfit on display screen I’m fast to screenshot it and add it to my Pinterest board, plus I really like scrolling via previous paparazzi pics of noughties icons. My favorite piece is my uncommon classic ‘Black Aces’ Avirex jacket! I’d like to see Paris Hilton on Dazed in a retro-futuristic outfit to indicate that she was one of many authentic influencers. I even made you a temper board for it.”
“My fashion might be greatest described as relaxed, considerate and typically a bit of exuberant. I really feel like I actually gown as an expression of who I’m as an individual. My greatest trend inspirations are Paul Binam, Nick Howard-Lanes, James Blake, and something 70s/80s, however my final fashion icon is Andre 3000 – can anybody compete? I purchase lots of classic plus Arket, Uniqlo, The Kooples, Sandro and Percival. I’d like to see Lana on Dazed styled in no matter she chooses. My image was simply taken whereas en path to a blind date organised by The Guardian – want me luck!”
“If cartoons had tailors? That’s my fashion. I dress considering of a personality each morning after which principally pop a blazer over it. I’ve at all times gravitated to color and a little bit of humour so my purpose is basically to appear to be Dennis the Menace inflicting a scene on Saville Row. I purchase my garments second-hand principally or I discover them in bins and free share Fb teams: I promise yow will discover superb stuff totally free simply sitting there ready to be recycled. My favorite piece is a Sharkskin Versace go well with that was an absolute discount. I’d like to see Damon Albarn on Dazed carrying Iris Apfel’s garments.
“I prefer to raid my mum’s closet and blend it with trendy items from the likes of Paloma Wool. I am a people-watcher, so I draw lots of inspiration from the folks round me and I prefer to interpret them in my very own manner. I do know it is tacky but it surely’s true, my newest fashion icon is certainly Ibrahim Kamara, and his capability to pay homage to his heritage via storytelling and styling. I’d like to see Greentea Peng on the duvet of Dazed. I really like her fashion and I really like that her music has such a feel-good vibe, nearly religious.”
“I might describe my fashion as versatile. Whether or not I’m trying relaxed in outsized clothes or prepared for the night time in all leather-based, I’m feeling like my genuine self. As a trend pupil, I discover inspiration from catwalk pictures or WGSN. My final fashion icon could be Lily-Rose Depp. I feel her steadiness between edgy and female is ideal and what displays my fashion essentially the most. I purchase my clothes from wherever and all over the place. My favorite merchandise in my wardrobe is my Jaded London khaki inexperienced corset prime. It’s the right dupe to the classic Dolce & Gabbana navy one. I’d like to see Suki Waterhouse (or myself *wink*) on the duvet of Dazed Journal in full rockstar apparel.”
“My fashion is romantic, edgy, matchy-matchy and eclectic. I’m very impressed by 90s new queer cinema, significantly Gregg Araki’s movies. I additionally take inspiration from the music I take heed to: 90s emo, numetal, and dreampop. Referencing musicians and followers of music I like could make even a boring outfit really feel extra private. Mana from Malice Mizer, is my fashion icon, he’s excellent. I like to steal and put on my sister’s Mowalola hat. Ecco2k in Simone Rocha could be superb for the duvet of Dazed!”
“My fashion is no matter I would like it to be that day, ever-changing, I simply put on what matches my temper or the place I’m going or what I’m doing. It’s the center of my queer expression and the way I give folks an opportunity to know me earlier than they know me. I get inspiration from Dalston Excessive Road and the queer raves in Hackney Wick. My final fashion icon will at all times be Grace Jones. Fashion isn’t simply within the garments however in the way in which an individual carries themself and she or he appears to mild the world round her on fireplace.”
“My fashion is Queer 90s emo meets toddler; primarily black graphic tees with actually dishevelled bottoms. I search for fashion inspiration on social media and on the streets. I purchase most of my wardrobe second-hand – DeWearingpop, Vinted, eBay, charity retailers, automotive boots – I favor the worn/distressed look. My favorite merchandise in my wardrobe needs to be my New Rock tank boots; I put on them every single day with each outfit they’re simply excellent (additionally they provide me the wanted additional peak!) I might like to see Lucas Wright on the duvet of Dazed carrying Gucci. I simply know he’d completely nail the high-fashion look.”
SERENA, 22, HERTFORDSHIRE, SHE/HER
“My fashion is certainly simply being cozy. I really like dishevelled garments and color so street-style might be up there with what I am into. As a sneaker fanatic, I at all times say you could be carrying a plain tracksuit but when your kicks are sick then your match is certi! My fashion inspiration undoubtedly comes from Pinterest! It is the GOAT. I primarily get my garments thrifted, plus ASOS and City Outfitters for sure garms, but when I do know another person has it then I do not need it, I like to face out. My fav merchandise in my wardrobe has acquired to be my purple pullover ski jacket, it is simply so onerous.”
“I might describe my fashion as bubbly, vibrant and comfy. As a Graphic Design pupil who’s obsessive about colors, I put my power into the color palette of every outfit and as a Chinese language particular person, I additionally attempt to mix cultural clothes into my outfits. I really like carrying vibrant leg heaters and tights throughout the British winter, too! My fashion icon is Beabadoobee: her fashion is vibrant with an attractive grunge facet to it. I really like shopping for on Depop and from the model Free Folks for his or her lace garments, which is ideal for layering and looking out dainty. I even have a number of items from the Japanese model Beams, which presents well-made traditional clothes.”
“My fashion is no matter my temper is saying that day but it’s timeless, edgy and luxury is a should. My fashion icon is Juliet Charlotte – she wears nice assertion items. I’d like to see Veneda Carter on the duvet of Dazed carrying the Yohji Yamamoto cranium racer leather-based jacket, topless together with her personal model gold jewelry (layered necklaces, gold rings and earrings) together with her hair slicked again behind her ears right into a moist look, 3/4 size cargo jorts with an embellished belt and Jimmy Choo X Timberland Nubuck boots.”
“I’d describe my fashion as sensible, snug, but enjoyable. I take lots of inspiration from streetwear and sportswear for the performance and luxury it offers me – I really like my trainers. I work in retail, so the vast majority of new garments I purchase are from the retailers that I work in. My favorite merchandise in my wardrobe is a roomy, white overshirt which is in a type of bomber jacket fashion regardless of its mild and ethereal fabrication. It’s such an incredible extra layer to an outfit as a result of it offers a really relaxed really feel but it surely’s additionally, by nature, a really traditional piece. I’d like to see the singer Tems in Swedish designer Emma Gudmundson on the duvet of Dazed.”
“I like to decorate as enjoyable as potential, I was insecure and dysphoric and solely put on huge garments, however then I realised trying like a queer knock-off Gerard Approach is enjoyable. I really like Nineteen Eighties underground punk tradition, and the runways of early McQueen, plus drag artists like Violet Chachki. My garments are primarily from second-hand apps like Vinted and Depop or kilo gross sales. My favorite merchandise is my lengthy black trench coat, it’s PVC with a yellow tartan lining. I might like to see King Krule on the duvet of Dazed, I feel he has such a superb presence and magnificence, undoubtedly a British icon with good purple hair.”
“I’m a trend and textiles designer due to this fact my essential rule of my wardrobe is exploring patterns and colors. I’m obsessive about Victorian and ‘60s trend: full opposites however I can’t assist it. My fashion inspiration comes from previous motion pictures. For the time being my greatest supply of inspiration is Federico Fellini’s motion pictures. My final fashion icons are Bianca Jagger and Cher within the ‘70s. I purchase my garments from classic shops, markets, vintage gala’s, auctions and on-line platforms like eBay and Depop. I might like to see Zendaya on the following cowl of Dazed carrying my very own upcycled vintage cloth label Erika Janavi.”
“I lean in direction of a dainty, gentle palette look which might appear contradictory after I exit with mismatched patterns and vibrant items. I prefer to experiment with layers, as if I’m creating a personality, and the small print and equipment have a tendency to intensify the best I’m presenting. My final fashion icon is Marceline from Journey Time. I purchase my garments at numerous resale retailers and on-line utilizing Depop and Vinted. My favorite wardrobe merchandise needs to be my pink Miu Miu ballet slippers. I’d like to see myself on the duvet of Dazed, carrying nothing however a bikini and shaving cream. Alternatively, Sarah Snyder carrying certainly one of my t-shirt designs (Artsniff).”
“I’d say my fashion is generally loud colors and prints paired with fundamentals to even out the look! I really like actually vibrant, out-there items that make folks cease & stare. My final fashion icon is @londongirlinnyc she is tremendous iconic! Each single outfit she wears is so distinctive but cohesive, she actually understands the basics of a superb outfit. Most of my wardrobe is thrifted or secondhand and it’s been that manner my complete life since I grew up with a low socioeconomic background. I might like to see Gabriette on the duvet of Dazed carrying Valerium, an up-and-coming sustainable streetwear model.”
“My fashion is a fusion of eclectic influences, mixing classic nostalgia with a up to date and trendy twist. My essential fashion inspiration comes from Pinterest, Instagram and Tiktok; plus I’m an avid journal reader (Dazed being certainly one of my all-time faves). My final fashion icon must be Mia Regan: her outfits push boundaries with their daring vivid color palettes and the harmonious mix of classic edge and timeless magnificence. My favorite merchandise in my wardrobe must be my huge choice of classic adidas jackets – I really like their versatility of having the ability to gown them up for an evening out, or gown them down for a day in school.”
“I might say my fashion is synonymous with the British climate, altering randomly and very often unprovoked. Proper now I’d describe my fashion as both preppy streetwear or classical ethereal, however both manner practicality and luxury are key. Most of my garments are second hand so Vinted and charity retailers are my go-to’s however just lately I’ve been eyeing up Paloma Wool and dreaming of shopping for your entire website. I might like to see Sadboi, a Toronto-based artist, on the duvet of Dazed as a result of she does fairly dynamic shoots – a cyberpunk or neo-futurism look is in my head.”
“My fashion takes inspiration from fifties males’s trend and combines it with some nineties and noughties affect. I prefer to hold it easy with plain white or black vests with my favorite pair of denims or trousers and a few chunky platform footwear or boots. I take inspiration from the Queer areas round me and I prefer to thrift most of my garments. Rising up, I cherished 50s males’s icons like James Dean. I purchase my garments from thrift and classic retailers primarily, plus Weekday, Vinted, Fred Perry, Doc Martens and The Nice Frog. I’d like to see Elliot Web page in a grungy go well with or leather-based waistcoat on the duvet of Dazed.”
“My greatest trend inspirations are the noughties, Noah Beck, Manu Rios, Casey Cawallader, Tom Ford and GCDS, with an expensive trace of quick trend become high-end. Mainly, Calvin Klein meets council property.”
“I like my garments to toe the road between masculine and female. Typically curvy ladies are positioned into an ultra-feminine field and boxy garments are seen as unflattering however I’m making an attempt to transcend that and put on what makes me really feel fucking cool even when it’s not essentially the most flattering match. I’m loving my jorts now that it’s summer season; I do love a wee summer season gown too. I might like to see plus-size fashions (women and men) carrying garments on the duvet of Dazed that push them out of their consolation zone, but assist them really feel empowered and funky. Vogue basically wants extra of this.”
“Sneakers are the important thing to an outfit, so long as you will have a superb pair of footwear the remaining doesn’t matter an excessive amount of, so I’ve invested in lots of loafers/derbies. I like to put on my Margiela loafers with an outfit that’s totally from a charity store and prices lower than £10 up prime. Most of my fashion inspiration over the previous two years has come via TikTok; I additionally observe a number of boutiques and small classic archive retailers. A$AP Nast by no means misses, however I additionally love lots of the outfits folks like Anders Gran put collectively – so many well-styled folks within the Nordics. I’d like to see Rosalía in full Pimples Studios on Dazed…or my mum… once more in full Pimples!”
“I feel my fashion may be very nineties and noughties. I feel it’s very Elle Woods blended with Latina workplace chick! I get lots of inspiration from the TV present Rubi and the primary titular character, in addition to my mom who had a really comparable fashion. The Spanish singer Badgyal is my fashion icon! She attire like a Goddess. I normally purchase my garments from charity retailers in addition to Depop and Vinted; my favorite piece of clothes is that this pair of trousers that has diamanté butterflies embroidered on them.”