I Spot Micro-Trends Like It's My Job—Here Are 5 That Are About to Blow Up
Welcome to Micro-Trends. In this series, I'm zeroing in on the hyper-specific iterations of what's trending at large, and I've become somewhat of an expert at spotting them. (Okay, it's basically a pastime of mine at this point.) Once you discover this month's micro-trends, consider yourself an insider.
Here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , we focus a lot of our energy on the biggest trends of the season, and while we'll never stop covering the heavy hitters, there are several micro-trends worthy of honorary mentions. While these aren't causing major style moves yet, we firmly believe that it's only a matter of time until they graduate from micro to macro or, in other words, from niche to mainstream.
After hours of online shopping (all in the name of research!), I'm sharing the micro-trends on my radar at the moment. I've spotted these pieces on the feeds of the most influential women I know and stocked at several key retailers, which tells me that each is on the brink of becoming huge. From the new legging trend celebs are backing to the sweater sets your grandma definitely wore, keep reading to for fashion's five micro-trends of the moment.
Big Collar Energy
Is it just me or do these shirts look like they walked off the set of Little Women and into the closets of fashion girls everywhere? Big collared shirts have been bubbling up recently, thanks mostly to Ganni's fun and layering-friendly versions. But if you're looking for a subtler way to participate in this look, try one with a sharply pointed collar instead.
Un Croissant, S'il Vous Plaît
We reported on the croissant bag trend as soon as we noticed it on the rise, but in the weeks since even more brands have designed their own version of a ruched bag inspired by the iconic French pastry, and each one is more exciting than the next—and faster to sell out.
'70s Blooms
Yeah, yeah, we know. Florals for spring aren't that groundbreaking. But tell me these bold '70s-style prints don't feel fresh for right now.
Black Leggings 2.0
Black leggings are such a cornerstone in our closets that it takes a style so grabbing to make us want to update them and, well, split hems are just the detail to inspire us. Celebs galore have been opting for the same pair from Wardrobe.NYC, even going for the unexpected shoe choices with the leggings since the ankle slits add an elevated feel.
Sweater Sets
Ready for another excellent "grandma" trend? We have two words: sweater sets. These matching knits have started to catch our attention more and more as a fresh way to style the cardigan trend.
Shop the matching cardigan ($60).
Speaking of upcoming trends, this non-skinny jean trend is quickly becoming a thing.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.