The initiatives that encapsulate a year’s activity in an industry are always a bit nostalgic, but also interesting and useful. I was recently directed to Lyst’s latest annual fashion report, based on data collected from 200 million fashion shoppers over the past 12 months, and I recommend you take a look. I read the commentary for each of the 17 categories mentioned and found it particularly fascinating, especially for the interpretive key with which it was developed.
As they say: serene, startling, digital, contagious; how would you characterize this year in fashion?
Over the past twelve months, the trend cycle has moved swiftly through different moods and moments, with fashion playing a prominent role in some of the most important cultural discussions of the year.
While some consumers fearlessly embraced fashion’s bold and imaginative spirit, others gravitated toward more understated styles and increasingly prioritized quality and timeless appeal as the new criteria for value.
Here are the notable stories that shaped our fashion preferences for 2023.
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