Gen Z Says is a bi-monthly column rounding up the latest trends in fashion and beauty from the perspective of Who What Wear’s Gen Z editors. You’ll receive the latest on upcoming tastemakers, emerging designers, shopping and style choices from this trend-setting generation.
Summer hasn’t even started yet, but for the past month or so, my social media feeds have been inundated with users sharing the purchases and trends they’re most looking forward to for the warmer months. Naturally, Gen Z has made a fuss and millennials have made videos begging to be obsolete with certain styles (denim shorts were a hot topic), but as the examples of ballet flats and baggy jeans show, there’s very little we can do to get my generation to do what they do. do not Sorry, because we love to, but old trends are back. Don’t worry, not all of the trends Gen Z is championing are polarizing, like long denim shorts and fitted capris. Some, like bag charms and track pants, are loved by all age groups.
As always, this is by no means a trend guide by age. Regardless of what year you were born, the trends below are ones to watch this summer. I searched through Gen Z accounts to find out. Celebrities We spoke to some fashion savvy people and noted some common themes in their recent outfits: go all out with a pair of Adidas pants and a Ganni blouse, or add a touch of understated cool to your wardrobe with a splash of leopard print or a little charm on your favorite handbag.
Scroll through to see all the Gen Z fashion trends that will define this summer’s trends.
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Butter yellow has quietly slipped back into fashion this spring, and its popularity is set to continue into summer. The pale hue acts as an almost neutral color and is best paired with creams and whites.
Jeffrey Campbell
Dancerina Flats
(Image courtesy of @vivian.yrl)
Adidas Samba isn’t the only popular item in the fashion world right now. allFrom track pants to t-shirts, the iconic three stripes are perfect for adding a sporty touch to your summer outfits.
Adidas x Wales Bonner
T-Shirts
Adidas
Adibreak Track Pants
(Image credit: @nataliegreyherder)
Leopard print seems to come and go with every decade (my personal favorite was the ’90s), so it’s no surprise to see this bold print making a comeback.
mango
Leopard print T-shirt
Damson Madder
Leopard print cargo pants
(Image credit: @damsonmadder)
I still remember when Gunny was in college. of It was the brand everyone was talking about, but a few years later, Gen Z seems to have a new found love for ruffle-and-bow embellished tops that rival the Scandinavian brand’s aesthetic.
Crab
Cotton poplin blouse
Playa Lucila
Square neck top
H&M
Eyelet embroidered blouse
(Image provided by @pigmamii)
Buy more Gen Z approved products
Madewell
Drawstring pull-on shorts in poplin
gap
Mid-rise linen-cotton pull-on cargo pants
BP
Tiered cotton maxi skirt
coach
Ergo bag in checkerboard patchwork up craft leather
mango
Striped Print Straight Pants
coach
Glitter Cherry Bag Charm
