5 Trends that Should Have Been but Never Were by Janelle Sessoms Fashion trends are an interesting concept because the trends of today already happened in the past. Trends come and go so fast that it’s easy to lose track of where certain styles fall in the trend cycle. But we rarely ever pay attention to the styles that didn’t quite make the cut for trends. Or maybe it did but it didn’t reach its full potential. With thousands of years of documented fashion, many styles had the potential to become wellknown trends but clearly missed the mark. While there is no way to create a comprehensive list of all these missed fashion opportunities, we have compiled a list of 5 trends that should have been but never were.
Brooches It’s an accessory that had so much potential. Brooches first came into the spotlight in the late 17th century with European fashion. They were originally created from precious metals and gemstones and were treated as fine jewelry that was only worn by those with a wealthy status. Fast forward to modern times, brooches are still present but mainly worn as a decorative accessory. Brooches have such intricate designs, and the fashion industry had a great opportunity to embrace brooches to really elevate an outfit. Unfortunately, instead of becoming the next big trend, brooches only stayed as an accessory that symbolizes power. They are still beautiful to have but don’t count on them hitting the runways anytime soon. 32 Nf m
Heels for Men Believe it or not, high heels were originally designed for men. The footwear is best associated with the French Revolution, where King Louis XIV deemed heels as symbols of power and wealth. As the French Revolution came to an end, high heels started to look too “feminine” and slowly gained the reputation as women’s footwear, which we still wear to this day. As we begin to question gender norms around clothing, having high heels for men as a major fashion trend could have avoided a major setback in the conversation. Thankfully, society is more open to gender-fluid fashion, so heels for men may be a trend in the foreseeable future.
