#throwbackfashion Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:01:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 It’s True… The 2010s Are Back https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/its-true-the-2010s-are-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-true-the-2010s-are-back Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=78079 The decade that we have been dreading has found its way back into fashion, as we see Y2K begin to fall off the trend cycle, the 2010s feels like a natural progression. While this may be a horrifying prospect for many of you, we are actually seeing a lot of these trends already circulating and they are far from the galaxy prints and shutter shades that still haunt us to this day.

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]]> The decade that we have been dreading has found its way back into fashion, as we see Y2K begin to fall off the trend cycle, the 2010s feels like a natural progression. While this may be a horrifying prospect for many of you, we are actually seeing a lot of these trends already circulating and they are far from the galaxy prints and shutter shades that still haunt us to this day.

Neck Corsages

The ‘IT’ girls favourite necklace replacement; a neck corsage may seem like something you haven’t really seen before. But, if you ask us, this is 2023’s choker. The black ribbon choker had us in a literal chokehold in the 2010s, and they were worn everywhere; it did not matter whether you were going for a coffee or attending a red carpet, a choker was the perfect accessory no matter the occasion. Now we are seeing neck corsages fill this void. 

Asymmetric Skirts

Asymmetric skirts and dresses have had a makeover. While we are seeing stars such as Dua Lipa and Bia wear the style in their more traditional forms (proving that they are definitely back in style) we have also seen some of Gen Z’s favourite brands re-invent the look. Brands such as Fanci Club and I Am Gia have been popularising the style through ruffles, cinching and tassels, bringing a whole new perspective on the trend. These new styles have meant that the trend is almost unrecognisable, and its 2010s origin has been undetected by fashion girls across the world. Rather than the high-low styles with a dramatic slit, these designs play with asymmetry in fun new ways, our favourite being the tentacle-esque tulle tassels that we have been seeing everywhere at the moment.

Dresses Over Trousers

Now, we must apologise. We didn’t mean to give you a jump scare with this last trend, we know that you never thought you’d see this trend again after that Ashley Tisdale look from 2001. But we are here to tell you that it is in fact back, but it’s not quite as scary as those dark, dark times in the early 2000s. 

While this trend reached its peak in the 2000s, some celebrities and trendsetters were so fond of the look that they kept it going for as long as they could and manages to sustain it into the early 2010s. But now, it is back. We saw it rear its head at a variety of runway shows for 2023 and its safe to say the look is catching on. 

We may not be completely sold on this look just yet, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be going anywhere anytime soon, so we will have to learn to love it. Maybe when we get past the memory of Disney Channel red-carpets and pop-culture of the noughties, we will be able to appreciate it. One thing that did make this trend more palatable was Fendi’s monochromatic take on the look, this minimalised the busyness of the layering and gave it a much more intentional feel than the jumbled looks that we were used to seeing in the 2000s. This is the same styling that we saw Kicki Yang Zhang employ in her look, which makes the whole outfit appear seamless and co-ordinated. Brands have even started selling trousers with built-in skirts (or skirts with built-in trousers) proving that the new way of styling this trend is through co-ordination rather than the mis-matching patterns and textures of the 2000s. And, if you ask us, this is a much better way to approach this trend.

Slouchy Bags

We have been seeing the Bottega Veneta Jodie bag, and its contemporaries everywhere, the effortless look of this oversized, slouchy bag has been our latest accessory obsession. The bag has been seen on everyone including the likes of Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and Matilda Djerf. This style of bag is a stark contrast to the miniature and highly structured bags, such as the Jacquemus Le Chiquito, that have been fashion’s favourites for the past few years.

However, this is not the first time that we have glorified a more relaxed style of bag, in the 2010s the Mulberry Alexa and the Balenciaga City Bag were some of our most beloved pieces. While the bags may have changed, the casual, slouchy style is rooted in the 2010s. In fact, the Mulberry Alexa, which originally launched in January 2010, was relaunched in November 2020 ahead of Mulberry’s 50th anniversary. So, we may even see a revival of this specific style coming soon.

Sheer Lace

It comes as no surprise that sheer lace is having a revival. We are seeing it everywhere at the moment, from formal wear for celebrities to the casual street-style looks of influencers, lace in inescapable. But this is not the first time that lace has dominated both formal and casual wear, in the 2010s we experienced a similar phenomenon. 

Formal lace moments including Kendall Jenner’s iconic Instagram post that saw her take the throne of most liked picture and Blake Lively’s Zuhair Murad gown in Season 4 of Gossip Girl had everybody under their thumbs. This saw lace pieces become everybody’s go-to for formal occasions, but, even then, lace wasn’t limited to eveningwear.

The 2010s saw the mass Coachella-fication of fashion. The desert festival was less about music and more of a dusty red-carpet for our best dressed celebrities. With this came a boho and lace obsessed generation, stars such as Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez championed these looks and the whole of the internet was in awe. This more casual approach to lace is being seen again at the moment, however, the lace is finer and brings in more Coquette-inspired elements than the boho-chic that we saw in the 2010s. One particular brand Bella Venice has been gaining popularity for its sheer lace dresses and co-ords that have been worn by celebrities from Mackenzie Ziegler to Matilda Djerf.

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]]> Old Styles Make An Appearance In These Spring Shoe Trends https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/old-styles-make-an-appearance-in-these-spring-shoe-trends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=old-styles-make-an-appearance-in-these-spring-shoe-trends Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=77184 The arrival of spring means warmer weather, which means more options for shoes…

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Pointed-Toe Heels

Whilst pointed-toe heels can never really go out of style, they have taken a bit of a backseat recently. Square-toed shoes, round styles, like Uggs and Birkenstocks, and acrylic shapes replacing a classic stiletto have all been stealing the spotlight lately. However, the silhouette of the pointed-toe has been present in cowboy boots and chunky platform heels, will be coming
back into fashion in many different ways as the weather gets warmer. One way, as seen on Kendall Jenner, is with just tights, with another being peeping out from under baggy jeans. However you decide to style them, you will be wearing them for a long time as they complement pretty much any outfit.

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Riding Boots

Riding boots are another staple shoe that hasn’t been seen so much in recent years, this is most likely due to the decrease in popularity of skinny jeans and rise of baggy jeans. However, these don’t have to be worn with exclusively skinny jeans and can look great styled in a 60s way with a mini skirt and turtleneck. They are really comfy, durable, timeless, and will elevate any outfit.

Image Credit: Kylie Jenner

Ballet Flats

Ballet flats are going to be very trendy because they are so accessible. Although Miu Miu showcased these and basically backed the ballet core trend, they are available almost anywhere for very cheap. The style with crisscross padding are especially cute.

Ballet flats are trending thanks to the popularity of ‘balletcore’ on TikTok, and have been seen in numerous runway shows this season including Prada and Tod’s. This 2000s trend, previously worn with skinny jeans, has been styled with leg warmers and baggy jeans to create a casual, carefree look. The reason why these shoes will be so popular is that they are extremely affordable and there isn’t a lot of difference between a £20 pair and a £1000 pair. They also come in extremely cute colours, like pastel pink— perfect for spring.

Lace-Up Shoes

Similarly, another ‘balletcore’ inspired trend is lace up shoes, especially if they have a bow. These shoes are super cute for the warm weather, and can be tied in lots of different ways. Tied in a bow is arguably the cutest and trendiest, with bows being seen on many runways this season such as face bows from Simone Rocha, ponytail bows from Susan Fang, and lots of micro-bows attached to your hair like Sandy Liang. Another way this trend could be incorporated is by switching out laces in your current shoes for ribbons, adding a cute feminine touch!

Adidas Sneakers

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Adidas is definitely having a moment right now, despite all the drama with Yeezy. Harry Styles has inspired many people to buy into the trend by sporting a host of different coloured pairs from the Adidas x Gucci Gazelle collection at the Grammys, on Instagram, and even drinking out of one pair on tour in Australia. On the other hand, gen-Z’s it girls Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Kendall Jenner have all been spotted wearing Adidas Sambas out and about. Both styles are easy to dress up or down, and are perfect for spring with jeans or a midi dress. They are also really affordable so will definitely sell out.

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]]> Reliving These Iconic Oscar Fashion Moments, Ready for The Oscar’s 2022 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/reliving-these-iconic-oscar-fashion-moments-ready-for-the-oscars-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reliving-these-iconic-oscar-fashion-moments-ready-for-the-oscars-2022 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:06:34 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=53448 The 94th Oscars are fast approaching and with fashion icons from Penelope Cruz to Kristen Stewart receiving nominations, we’re sure it's set to be a glam fest. In anticipation of the timeless event, we have rounded up the most glitter oozing, elegant gowns from the 80s onwards to celebrate the graceful ensemble of high fashion elegance that is The Oscar's red carpet. From Elizabeth Hurley’s Swarovski gown to Cher’s sheer moment, Voir looks back at the best Oscar looks to date.

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]]> The 94th Oscars are fast approaching and with fashion icons from Penelope Cruz to Kristen Stewart receiving nominations, we’re sure it’s set to be a glam fest. In anticipation of the timeless event, we have rounded up the most glitter oozing, elegant gowns from the 80s onwards to celebrate the graceful ensemble of high fashion elegance that is The Oscar’s red carpet. From Elizabeth Hurley’s Swarovski gown to Cher’s sheer moment, Voir looks back at the best Oscar looks to date.

Will & Jada Smith

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With an ultimate 90s couple style, it came as no surprise that Will and Jada Smith were perfectly in sync when it came to their Oscars look. In a dazzling two-piece, Jada matched her husband’s green satin shirt and blazer pairing. Accessorising to 90s perfection, Jada paired the look with a thin belly chain and silver bangle.

Salma Hayek

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Evoking Barbie princess glamour, Mexican actress Salma Hayek wore a glimmering pink Armani gown to the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in 1997. The royal look was finished with a tiara that sparked a major regal trend on future red carpets.

Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez has always been one to make an entrance and at the 2015 Academy Awards, she did exactly that. The nude chiffon ballgown by Elie Saab was a major move away from Lopez’s usual skin-tight red carpet looks, but the star pulled it off in incredible style.

Angelina Jolie

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Having a goddess moment, Angelina Jolie was the epitome of feminine elegance at the 2004 Oscars. Wearing a v- neck satin gown by Marc Bouwer, the actress’ angelic all-white attire stood out perfectly on the red carpet.

Elizabeth Hurley

Nothing encompasses the glamour and riches of the Oscars like Elizabeth Hurley’s 1995 Oscars dress. The glimmering gown was designed by Versace and was paired with equally dazzling crystal accessories for an elegant and expensive look.

Jessica Alba

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Combining the sophistication of The Oscar’s dress code with the sultry style the actress is known for, Alba’s halter neck gown struck the perfect balance between elegance and seduction. The uniquely embellished gown was designed by Versace in a tan shade that matched the star’s glowing complexion.

Jennifer Lawrence

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In a romantic statement look, Jennifer Lawrence brought princess-inspired charm to the 2013 Oscars in couture Dior. The frothy pink gown may have caused the star to trip up the stairs when collecting her Oscar, but this didn’t stop the star from carrying off the old- Hollywood look with grace.

Anne Hathaway

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For the 81st Academy Awards, Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway dazzled in an Armani Prive gown. The nude dress stood out for its sequined belt and mermaid style as the look brought unforgettable 1920s glamour to the 21st century.

Cher

In a modern look infused with a femme fatale flair, Cher wore one of the most iconic Oscars looks to date at the 60th Academy Awards. The crystal-embellished Bob Mackie gown featured a fringe bra with a black shawl that dazzled the crowd as Cher took home an Oscar.

Lady Gaga 

Gaga swapped her eccentric, meat centred fashion sense for Hollywood allure in an ageless black ballgown by Alexander McQueen at the 2019 Oscars. Elevating the classic look, the star accessorised with opera-style black gloves, a huge Hollywood bun and a 128.54-Carat Tiffany & Co. necklace previously worn by Audrey Hepburn – talk about iconic!

Words By Olivia Booth

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