TRENDWATCH

As the clothes we wear are one of the only things we really get to choose in this silly little game called life, we at Strike know how important it is to look hot. We believe that even though fashion is more than just the trends that come and go, participating in the right ones will make you the hottest on campus this winter. With fashion month driving so much influence into these trends, we have made a list of our fave fashion do’s.

Cozy Clogs

A real wild card this season—clogs are sure to emit true winter vibes. As a cute in-between of sneakers and boots for the cold, clogs are best paired with a knit sweater and flared jeans. Even if they don’t stay in style, you’ll fall in love with your first pair, and they’ll quickly become one of your fashion staples.

Poster-Girl Purple

This sweet shade of purple is also known as wisteria. For Poster-Girl’s second runway show, this shade was the main event at LFW. The brand’s sexy RTW collection is for Spring 2023, but who says we can’t rock purple in the winter? Be early to the party in Poster-Girl purple.

Heaven by Marc Jacobs

What do Doja Cat, Pamela Anderson, and Charli XCX all have in common? They’re the face of Marc Jacobs’ latest Heaven campaign. The brand is a nod to Y2K fashion (as everything is nowadays) with whimsical colors and cutesy designs with a weird twist. Whether you’re a fan of two-headed teddy bears or not, Heaven has something for everyone!

Blocking out the Haters: Oversized Sunglasses

Big sunglasses have been out of the game for a while, but now that they’re back, we can all feel executive as f*ck. Tiny sunnies had their moment; it’s time for oversized sunnies to make their long-awaited return. Tired? Bad eyebrow day? On one? Trying to avoid everyone? There is no better solution than eyewear that is the cherry on top of any of your favorite outfits.

Tech Savvy: Headphones

WARNING: YOUR SUPER CUTE HEADPHONES MAY ATTRACT COMP SCI CUTIES! Live out your computer lab dreams with this trend. Every cool girl is wearing headphones now, and you’d be lying if you said you haven’t thought about finding your old Beats for this techy trend.

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Miu Miu Ballet Shoes

Just in time to replace the Miu Miu set that was literally everywhere, we all have a new Miu Miu item to obsess over: ballet shoes. Not to mention they’ve got flats and heels. This shoe has been all over NYC, Pinterest, and my dreams. Even if you were never put in ballet as a child, these shoes are an automatic need from the moment you first lay your eyes on them.

Soft Girl Vibes

To accompany the revival of the ballet flat, the soft girl aesthetic is back. This is also known as the ballet-core, coquette-girl, or pilates princess aesthetic. Baby pinks and adorable florals are printed upon flowing pieces that make you look like you just came back from ballet or spent the day lounging about. Don’t forget to leave the house with a ribbon in your hair.

The Legendary Baguette Bag

The baguette (inedible) is a true fashion staple. A long-shoulder bag means fashion and function CAN coexist—and stylishly! A cute bag to hold essentials only; there isn’t an outfit that won’t go with a baguette bag. Whether she’s Fendi, By Far, or anything in between, the bag will always be timeless.

Apocalypse Chic

We can thank Balenciaga for this one. Their clothing has become more interesting as time passes, and now it’s looking like they’ve got Kim Kardashian and Alexa Demie in the apocalyptic Met Gala. The fashion house’s style thrives off any attention, even if it’s fit for apocalyptic comparison. The irony is that it reflects the current political, economic, and environmental state of the world we live in. If you wanna look the hottest at the end of the world, look no further! It’s trendy.

Monochrome

Whether it is Poster-Girl purple, Valentino Pink, or black from head to toe, monochrome came as a trend but is here to stay for good. However, wearing the same color head to toe is not for the weak. Be prepared to impress your friends and enemies. You’ll look totally major.