Trend Alert

July 21, 2023

What new fashion trends to look for this upcoming semester.


Are New Balances the new Nike® Air Forces? Spotted on many celebrities and influencers, the classic "dad" shoe might just be the next "must have" shoe.

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"Streetwear" has become a popular term over recent years. It is used to describe everyday, "higher end" or edge style. For this upcoming fall, streetwear seems to be taking a turn to a more business-inspired look. Recent runways show trousers and slouchy button-ups being the next style inspiration.

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Courtesy of Tory Burch®

Outerwear will continue to be a fall and winter "must have" statement piece. Seen in the recent designer fall 2023 lines from Gucci®, Fendi®, Burberry® and more, bold outerwear will continue to shine these upcoming seasons.

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Far Left Courtesy of Burberry®

Middle Courtesy of Gucci®

Far Right Courtesy of Fendi®

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