Taken together, they all paint a compelling picture of not just where fashion is right now, but how it’s factoring into our real lives—emphasis on real. Street style was one a place for wild statements and multiple outfit changes, but in the face of climate change, a contentious U.S. election, and the threat of the coronavirus, people are moving away from such conspicuous excess in favor of simpler, more practical clothes.
While it no longer feels modern for a designer to flit between arbitrary references from season to season, it’s inevitable that certain themes, items, and silhouettes will converge to form a season’s overarching message (or several messages, as we’ve noticed lately).
