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Unique and Promising Gen Z Fashion Trends to Watch Out For!

Gen-Z has stood out for being the generation that has tried to abandon the traditional, conventional norms and embraced individuality. This ideology has also reflected in their clothing and fashion choices. Gen Z clothing trends are getting bolder and wilder.

Generation Z (or Gen Z) refers to the generation that was born between 1997 and 2012. They are successors of the millennials. The digitally native Gen Z has adopted certain fashion trends that might appear bizarre and baffling to millennials. From unisex clothing to ripped jeans, these are the Gen Z fashion trends that the previous generation just can't seem to comprehend.

Gen Z style trends is comfortable yet very stylish. And social media is definitely responsible for influencing Gen Z clothing styles as Bollywood stars, trendsetters and influencers share new fashion trends with instant reach. Let's have a look at some of the most promising and the most popular Gen Z fashion trends.

Experiments with Colour

Gen-Z is willing to experiment with the colours especially the bright ones. This is the generation that is not shy of mixing and matching colours that are traditionally not paired together. For instance, would you wear orange trousers with a vibrant yellow cardigan? Gen Z would not be wary of wearing such a quirky colour combination that is both trendy yet comfortable. Main colours to watch out for are orange, blue, pink and red.

lavender wide leg women's distressed jeans
Caption: Gen Z is not afraid of experimenting with colours!

All Things Nostalgic - Reviving the 90s Fashion

Fashion trends come and go and after a few years or decades, the same trends make a comeback. Gen-Z is bringing back all the fashion trends from the 1990s that millennials abandoned. Generation Z made 90's fashion trends popular in their own unique way. Gen-Z has embraced 90's fashion trends including asymmetric slits, tinted sunglasses, cut-outs, bucket hats, thin baguette bags, and sparkly butterfly clips.

Unisex Clothing

Gen-Z has embraced gender-neutral clothing with full enthusiasm. Unisex clothing or gender-fluid fashion has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Various global brands have broken down the concept of "womenswear" and "menswear" and went in favor of gender-neutral designs.

Gender-fluid fashion or gender-inclusive clothing is not defined by the traditional terms of "womenswear" and "menswear." It can be any piece of clothing, in theory. You might spot gender-fluid collections under various names such as unisex, gender-neutral, non-binary, and androgynous.

Athleisure: Gen Z is all about Comfort

Gen-Z has inclination towards clothes that ensure comfort especially post pandemic and the subsequent work from home culture. Gen Z shoppers have extreme fondness for athleisure. Considered as one of the biggest trends among Gen Z, athleisure wear is the stylised version of athletic clothing. Designed for exercise and everyday wear; athleisure outfits are comfortable, stylish and aesthetically appealing.

What has become the staple in every Gen-Z's wardrobe are comfortable sleep suits, and athleisure wear that is extremely comfortable yet trendy.

From oversized jumpers, leggings, matching sweat suits, track pants to bike shorts; Gen Z has found a great liking for such outfits that are ideal for all kinds of occasions. You can expect Gen Z to sport bike shorts with oversized tees as well as crop tops. Gen Z clothing is comfortable and casual with a trendy twist.

Orange Loose Fit Rhysley Men's Round Neck T-shirt
Caption: Gen Z clothing is comfortable and casual!

Different Jeans Styles

When it comes to denim jeans, Gen Z is much more experimental. While the previous generation loved skinny jeans, the choice of Gen Z in terms of denim is straight leg, "mom" jeans, boot cut, jeans with patches, low-rise jeans and oversized fits. In short, Gen Z is more willing to take risks in their clothing choices.

straight fit mens jeans with camouflage patch
Caption: Dark Blue Men's Jeans with Camouflage Patchwork

The Love for Tie & Dye

Tie and dye has been around since centuries. However, Gen Z styled tie & dye clothing in their own unique way. Gen Z is experimenting with tie and dye college sweatshirts, shorts, oversized T-shirt dresses, and T-shirts. Besides, unisex tie-dye clothing too has gained huge popularity.

tie and dye print regular fit mens shirt
Caption: Tie and Dye Print Men's Shirt

Sustainable Fashion

For Gen Z, sustainability and social, environmental issues are very crucial. And Gen Z's commitment to sustainability and longevity reflects in their clothing choices. Sustainable wear is hugely popular among Gen Z and some of these ethical styles include recycled vintage designs, and clothing that is made from sustainably sourced fabrics. Even celebrities are styling vintage outfits. For instance, American actress and singer Zendaya wore a vintage gown by Roberto Cavalli for a red carpet appearance in Paris. The upcoming months are going to be all about sustainable fashion.

Express your Individuality

Generation Z is all about self-expression. Everything about Gen-Z screams individuality. And their fashion trends and clothing styles reflect this in a number of ways. The generation that lives by the idea of self-expression, individuality and acceptance, it is obvious that Gen Z fashion trends are exclusive, comfortable and bold in every way!

wide leg two tone panel cargo style womens jeans
Caption: Comfy yet Stylish Wide Leg Cargo Style Women's Jeans
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