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GRECIAN GOWNS AND A WHOLE LOT OF FRINGING THIS
THE eyes of the world were on Hollywood last week as awards season kicked off in style with the Golden Globes.
For the next few months it will be a riot of red carpets as we enjoy the Grammy Awards (February 5), the Baftas (February 19) and the biggest event of the season – the Oscars, on March 12.
With style stars like Cate Blanchett, Viola Davis, Margot Robbie, Anya Taylor-Joy and Brad Pitt already garnering awards buzz, we’re set for a stellar set of red carpets – and these are the trends stylists predict will be big this season...
FRINGING
“Looking back at fashion month, we can see some obvious trends from the runway that will be coming into play on red carpets and big occasions in 2023,” says Francesca Salih, stylist and founder of personal styling and shopping platform Style Grid (stylegrid.com).
One of these trends was fringing, with Francesca saying: “Seen on the runways for Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen and Bottega Veneta, fringe is having a moment.”
Babylon star and soon-to be big screen Barbie, Margot Robbie is an early adopter of this trend. Her powder pink Chanel gown at the Globes appeared to pay homage to the Twenties with its fringed hem.
GRECIAN GLAMOUR
“We saw draping dresses inspired by the ancient Greeks on the catwalks for Saint Laurent and Loewe,” explains Francesca.
So this red carpet season, she says: “We can expect to see celebs channelling their inner Aphrodite
in glamorous gowns, with modern, sexy details such as belly button cutouts and thigh splits.”
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega’s Gucci gown at the Globes definitely had shades of Ancient Greece.
BOUDOIR DRESSING
We saw whispers of this trend towards the end of 2022 – particularly in the Rodarte outfit Florence Pugh wore to the British Independent Film Awards in early December.
With a pale pink slip dress, a lace trim and tulle stole, Pugh’s look brought the boudoir to the red carpet.
Expect to see more of this as we move into awards season, with Francesca saying: “Soft silks, delicate lace trims, romantic ruffles, and barely-there flashes of skin – bedroom dressing is going public.” Daisy Edgar-Jones’ Gucci dress at the Globes featured a very boudoirlike bodice.
EIGHTIES INSPIRATIONS
Celeb stylist Ryan Kay (instagram. com/ryankaystyles) says: “You cannot go wrong with a suit on the red carpet”. But what might sharp tailoring look like in 2023?
Seventies styles have dominated fashion for a few years now – thanks
to the likes of Gucci so Ryan says: “Maybe the Eighties are coming in, because it’s currently in the Seventies – that disco, wide lapels, flares, very Seventies fashion – [so] we might be moving into the Eighties.”
He suggests subtle hints could become popular, such as “wide flares on a woman’s trouser or lapel, a higher shoulder, or [being] more adventurous with colours”.
This could also mean chic hooded dresses in bold colours become big news on the red carpet, as showcased by Bridgerton star Simone Ashley who wore a glittering 16Arlington hooded gown to the British Fashion Awards in December.
REWEARING OUTFITS
Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend for celebrities wearing vintage on the red carpet. However it’s predicted we’ll see a lot more celebrities rewearing their own outfits, sending a positive message about sustainability.
In November 2022, Cate Blanchett wore a dramatic white Alexander McQueen dress with a black blazer to the Governors Awards – a look she previously styled for the 2020 Venice Film Festival.