We're a few weeks into 2024, and while I missed the New Year opportunity to clean out my closet, this weekend is going to be the time that I make it happen. As I started to think about which items I should keep and which I should toss, I decided it was time to call on some friends to hear what they've got to say.
French girls tend to be the early adopters of what's new on the fashion scene. So, I decided to ask some of my favorites to spill their secrets and let me know ahead of fashion week which trends they'll be wearing and which they'll be pressing pause on. Their answers might just astound you. Below, find the four trends they've left behind in 2023.
"I'm happily leaving behind the Y2K trend. Despite giving it a try, I found that it never quite resonated with my personal style and identity. But stepping into 2024, I'm thrilled to embrace a shift to the opposite end of the fashion spectrum. Think feminine allure with A-line silhouettes, long voluminous skirts, and the luxurious touch of fabrics like satin, wool, and tweed. It's a celebration of timeless elegance that aligns seamlessly with my evolving fashion narrative." — Lena Farl
"I'm skipping the no-pants trend or anything too trendy. Don’t get me wrong—I love playing with fashion and experimenting with trends… sometimes. I have to say that even though I have lots of fun with it, I always go back to my staples (a simple shirt, a nice pair of jeans, a pair of heels), and that’s what never failed me over the years." "I'll be taking the return of the 2010s, or indie sleaze,' simply because, to me, it’s not a trend. It’s the comeback of a style I, as a millennial, genuinely wore and embraced back then. All I have to do is dust off my short denim shorts and wear them with a baby tee and some black tights. So much (good) nostalgia!" "PS, I couldn’t help but wonder… When styles you used to wear as a pre-adult are considered 'vintage' by the generation below you, are you vintage yourself?" — Sabina Socol
"I’m not really into overly oversize looks anymore. I always loved oversize and always will, but I feel the urge for some femininity lately. I just got a pair of kitten heels from Mango x Jen Ceballos collaboration and I love them. Also, I love going to Natalie Dumeix’s boutique in Paris to try some of her styles. She really is the queen of feminity. Lately, I've found the perfect midi skirt there [with] such a perfect cut! I really missed this empowering feeling you can get from a feminine look." — Tamara Mory
"We need to finally leave logomania behind and instead move to understated pieces and quiet luxury. In 2024, I'm excited to wear outfits inspired by bygone eras, such as the '70s, '80s, and '90s with pieces like oversize blazers and pencil skirts at the forefront." — Franziska Nazarenus
