While the early 2000s loved making a belt the central focus of their outfit (especially a thick high-waisted number) the accessory seemed to fall off our radar for a few years in the mid-late 2010s. The belt was almost forgotten about, treated as a ‘boring’ or practical element of an outfit rather than as an accessory. However, the past few years have seen a resurgence in the use of belts in a variety of different forms. While these trend pieces may not always take the form of a traditional belt, they prove one thing, the statement belt did not die it simply evolved.

Statement Belts

Both Schiaparelli and Louis Vuitton allowed extremely oversized belts take centre stage in their SS23 collections. The statement belts truly channelled the mid-late 2000s wide and high waisted belt. The sparkling gold hardware seemed reminiscent of the ‘bling-bling’ y2k era and combined with the excessive width of the belts to truly make this accessory central to the look. Louis Vuitton even went as far to debut a dress where the entire mid-riff was contained by a belt buckle.

£ 895

Loewe Anagram Cut Out Belt

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£ 1288

Alaïa Ovale Belt

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£ 1050

Dior Saddle Belt Black Crinkled Lambskin

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Buckle Print

Louis Vuitton did not only feature statement belts in its SS23 collection, but it also made buckles the statement pattern for its non-belted items. This serves to prove that belts have truly transitions beyond their useful history into the realm one of fashion’s favourite trends, making formally helpful items completely impractical, and we love it.

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Jaded London Cropped Vest In Buckle Print

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The Bare-Waist and Belt Combo

Louis Vuitton really knew that belts were the accessory of 2023 and so also made them a key feature in their 2023 Resort collection. Channelling their inner Carrie Bradshaw, the collection featured various looks that had a thin belt placed over a bare waist. This served to show that the belt need not be a particularly out-there design if styled in an alternative fashion. While some despaired over this styling decision, it is a really interesting way to play with the dimensions and proportions of your outfit. And ultimately, all it takes is for Bella Hadid to sport this look (which we think she should) and it’ll be everyone’s favourite new styling trend.

£ 290

Louis Vuitton Iconic Reversible Belt

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£ 350

Gucci Blondie Belt

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Belt Bags

Want a way to spice-up an age-old accessory? Turn it into a completely different accessory. And that is the story of how Hodakova’s belt bag was born. Hodakova plays with belting across its designs from tops to dresses, but their ever-sold-out buckle bag is their most popular item. The heavily buckled bag has been seen on the arm of Kylie Jenner and just like anything she wears, has been impossible to track down since.

£ 3000

Hodakova x Buckle Bag

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£ 1800

Hodakova A Baby Snake Baguette Bag

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Belt Skirts

Diesel’s AW22 show was filled to the brim with re-imagined denim, but the most popular item from this show was not denim at all. It was their take on the micro-mini that had us all going wild. The thick belt worn as a skirt truly re-invented the belt and helped to place it back on the map whilst adding a twist to the micro-mini trend. However, the belt-skirt is not limited to the deceptive look of wearing a belt as a skirt, Hodakova have also been pioneering the belt skirt with their heavily buckled belt that appears to be made of various belts woven together.

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Diesel B-Skirty

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£ 795

Diesel Red B-Berny Miniskirt

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Diesel Brown B-Berny Belt Miniskirt

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Hodakova x Belt Skirt

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Belt Tops

 Miu Miu played a huge part in the resurgence of the statement belt. In particular its belted mini-skirt co-ord that took to the runway in their SS22 collection. While the look debuted a couple of years ago, it is not going anywhere as Miu Miu continues to evolve this look spanning from formal attire on Elsa Hosk to the utility-inspired bralet worn by Kendall Jenner in their latest campaign. While the belt-top may be a Miu Miu staple, the look has also been adopted by other designers including Hodakova, the designer behind the viral belt bag, and Diesel who have riding the belt trend out since the success of their belt micro-mini skirt.

£ 125

Diesel T-Holder

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£ 80

Private Policy Strap Belt Shirt

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Hodakova Belt Intertwined Leather Belt Top

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Double Belting

Another belt trend that Miu Miu loves is the double belting trend, seen on the likes of Bella Hadid the double belt is taking over street-style. From preppy school-girl looks to a baggy dad jean, the double belt adds a point of interest to any outfit.

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Arket Double Leather Belt

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£ 504

Christian Dior Double Weave Leather Belt

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£ 32

Free People Triple Threat Belt

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Alexander McQueen Leather Belt

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Words by Amelia Gregory

Graphics Header Image By Mia Washbrook

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Tie-Dye has made its way back into fashion by force. Its transparent entrance into SS20 has not only hit retailers, but many independent labels are seen to grasp at the psychedelic trend.

Needless to say, tie-dye is always pushing boundaries and has done for many periods in fashion, but more so shifting its audience to a less a psychedelic target and to a more on-trend audience as of the production of loungewear.

The fashion industry has not only adapted to this pandemic, but it has opened a gateway for creativity that has made tie-dye one of the ‘most wanted’ attire. This season tie-dye is grounded on pastel and lighter shades of colour as it shifts from its original scheme of bold shades.

It goes without notice that luxury brands have grasped at the idea of tie-dye before and have incorporated the style in their collections; such as Stella McCartney and Prada. With fast fashion at its peak, it can be seen that online and in-store retailers are quick to jump on the trend especially Missguided, Pretty Little Thing and Asos, with different styles and fits of tie-dye for a much lower price.

The tie-dye effect has been seen to make its way on to the social media spectrum as it being the central hub for celebrities and the place to find new styles. With the majority being on Instagram, the unique pattern seeks to spiral its way into people’s shopping baskets without hesitation, it is meant to be in this season with that sort of effect on people!

The Kardashian and Jenner clan have also been spotted significant of times strutting in tie-dye. Kylie Jenner’s baby girl Stormi is also seen to embed the concept of tie-dye in her ‘Stormi World’ merchandise catering to her baby couture. Artists such as Travis Scott has also interpreted the tie-dye model in his album merchandise for ‘Astroworld’.It can be perceived that tie-dye is a symbol of authenticity, whereby each item of clothing will never be the same, so you don’t have to worry about fashion clashes. This psychedelic print is easy to achieve as the name suggests all you need to do is grab your favourite t-shirt tie it up and dye it. For more detailed instructions here are links to YouTube videos showing how this trend can be achieved

YouTube How To Video by Angelynn

Words by Amber Meghani

Graphics by Katie Janes

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Day 1: I’ll wash it tomorrow.

Day 3: It still looks good no need to wash it.

Week 1: I heard not washing your hair is good for hair growth.

Washing and styling hair has always been a task but now that we don’t have to, it may have been a while since you last did. No worries, we don’t judge but just because you haven’t washed your hair doesn’t mean you have to look horrible during your morning video call. Here are hair accessories you can use to glam up your unwashed hair and a hat is not one of them.

Headbands

For a fast get your hair together look, I recommend easy to put on and take off head band. The headband is sure to hide your greasy hair by pushing it back. They come in different shapes and looks from the classic elastic I don’t want any hair on my face to the more glamorous velvet sleek my hair back. This recent runway trend will leave you looking glam effortlessly.

Hair Clips

Hair clips have always been the accessory to add a little glam to your hair or pin it down into a certain style, but these are not the old plain ones of your childhood. The recent trend in hairclips has brought us clips with sassy words jewelled on them and nothing says Work from home like a hair clip that says ‘BOSS’ on it. For a more elegant hair clip, another trend that has been seen all over social media is the trends of pearl and marble hairclip. These hair clips provide a more subtle glam look.

Scrunchie

The tried and true trick behind hiding unwashed hair that has proved useful time and time again is tying your hair up. Luckily scrunchies are back and fashionable as ever. From top knot and the tight knot to the messy ponytail and the loose ponytail tying your hair up has never been easier so grab a scrunchy and tie it up and enjoy another day successfully avoiding your hair.

Headscarves

Tying a headscarf around your head is no longer an indicator of a bad hair day. Now that the headscarf trend is seen more and more outside the comfort of your own home and sometimes on the runway and cover of magazines. The headscarf has transformed from an indoor staple to a staple into the cool laid-back fashion look. For a more of an effort look, you can use the scarf and braid it into your hair or tie it into a ponytail.

Words by Precious Njoki

Graphics by Katie Janes

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