Nothing Basic Allowed: Get Ready for Summer’s Season of Loud Looks
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Quiet luxury is dead. Don’t waste time grieving - here are five fashion trends worth investing in.
Grieving the death of the fashion recession disguised as neutral, ‘luxurious’ minimalism or rejoicing at the approach of liberal trends? One thing’s for sure: this is going to be the loudest summer yet. Buckle up baddies and start saving for your wardrobe re-vamp - we're about to turn up the heat!
Max out or miss out on the BIGGEST summer yet:
Loud Patterns
(Your Inner Child Will Love This)
The infamous polka dot frenzy is still going strong and proved itself impossible not to love! They’re getting bigger - literally - and Glasson’s recent release of their new collection ‘Feeling Lucky’ is living proof. Stripes and animal print have also come into the mix, dominating the pattern landscape with high-contrast and unexpected colour combinations.
Style Up:
🐞 The theme is... MORE.
Max out and don’t let anyone poop on your print parade! If stripes and spots are doing too much for you, search for bright colours for a similar dopamine hit.
🦓 Scared to take the leap?
The gateway to print isn't always the classic black in white, and that's okay - search for patterns with your favourite colours and you might surprise yourself…
Tactile Textures
(Fluffy, Funky or Feminine?)
Clothes are now a multi-sensory experience; in a world where we crave more than what we simply see, visually appealing pieces are simply not enough! Designers are blending handworked elements and layering an array of textures into their pieces for some extra dimension and visual variety.
Style Up:
🧶 It’s cool girl takes on bohemian.
Crochet caps adorned with beads and sequins, booty shorts, and ponchos are the chic and understated way to go.
🕸️ Sheer tops, lacy skirts have adorned my FYP...
And I’m kind of really loving it! It’s a soft and feminine contrast to the other trends circulating around at the moment.
Big Bags
(Functional Fashion?!)
Bags that can carry more than just a tube of lip gloss? FINALLY. Gone are the days of bags serving no more than just for show - they’re coming back big, bright and bringing the vibe! Semi-slouched and unstructured but designed to steal the statement or amplify your outfit’s energy, they’re fun and actually serve more than something to look at.
Style Up:
👜 Think suede, colourful leather
Or even add some animal print to the mix! It’s unforgettable, signature and totally it girl.
🏖️ Off to the beach?
Woven raffia bags are the epitome of summer and super durable for all those sun-lit ventures, and are a timeless staple you won't get tired of!
Maximalist Jewellery
(Chunky, Chains & Charms)
Sometimes rules are made to be broken, and this summer rules are sooo out! Mix and match your jewellery to your heart’s content; layer gold with silver, stack chunky rings and coloured charms, add more permanent bracelets to your collection - the more the merrier!
Style Up:
🔎 Market and thrift stores offer some great pieces
That your younger-self would’ve thrown a fit for! It’s affordable, the pieces are one of a kind, and a sustainable fashion choice.
👯♀️ Level up your friendship bracelet with your for-lifer
With something a little more ‘forever’, like some permanent jewellery! It’s cute, timeless and something you’ll never lose.
Extra on Accessories
(Beyond Your Basics)
Yassification began in 2025, and now we’re going full throttle. Decorative clips, bows and charms aren't just for hair and jewellery, they’ve taken over the fashion world and have all styles in a chokehold! It’s time to get creative - see how many ways you can repurpose the accessories at the back of your wardrobe.
Style Up:
🧸 Building on the Labubu frenzy
Sights are now set on personalising handbags and belt loops with anything clippable!
🪽 But why stop there?
Unbox a hipper for your phone, tie a bow on everything, adorn your emotional water bottle with a sticker sheet or two while you’re at it.
🌟 Still not enough?!
Fine - those scarves you wore to last summer’s festivals still have some life in them, so why not loop those round your waist as a belt?
To summarise? More is actually more, and there’s no shame in wanting to wear a little bit (or a lot) of everything! Embrace the colours, enjoy the frenzy and sizzle under the sun in style, because life’s too short not to express yourself.
Go big or go home, Beauties x
