At the beginning of each year, fashion experts and enthusiasts love to predict the upcoming trends in the industry. It’s a fun way of trying to think about what will be popular - and you get to look back on your predictions at the end of the year to see how accurate they were. 

As 2023 has just kicked off, this is the perfect time for some killer predictions. Here are three hot fashion trends you’re very likely to see in 2023: 

Buying for the future

We think there will be a huge shift towards the idea of buying items for the future, rather than for one-off occasions. Instead of making lots of purchases throughout the year, fashion enthusiasts will buy higher-quality items that can be worn many times. 

There are two reasons for this trend. 

Firstly, we’re in the midst of a global recession, so people don’t want to splash the cash too often. Investing in high-quality items will save money throughout the year and beyond. 

Secondly, reducing your consumption of fashion items is better for the environment. The fashion industry has a significantly negative impact on the planet, so we need to find ways to counter this. 

Custom designs

These days, it feels as though every brand pumps out the same items. You walk down the street and see countless people wearing similar clothes or similar outfits. People are getting sick of this, so a change is needed. 

We expect to see people wearing custom designs more often. Nowadays, there are places where you can create your own custom t-shirts complete with any design you want. While typically used in advertising or by people selling fashion items, consumers are jumping aboard this train too. 

Creating your own custom prints for t-shirts or hoodies will help you stand out in a widely saturated fashion world. There’s something so exhilarating about wearing something that you know nobody else will have! 

Thrifting

Remember a few moments ago when we spoke about the fashion industry’s environmental impact? Well, there’s another trend we’re going to see more of this year that also tackles that problem. 

Thrifting is the art of buying second-hand clothes from charity stores or thrift shops. The idea is simple: instead of constantly buying brand-new items, you purchase things that have been worn before. It reduces waste in the fashion industry, prolonging the life of clothing. 

For years, the idea of thrifting has been viewed in a negative way. People saw it as something you don’t do if you’re well off. Now, attitudes have changed as people realize how beneficial it is for the planet and the fashion industry. Plus, you can get some awesome things - from retro sweatshirts to affordable designer suits.

Do you agree with our fashion trend predictions for 2023? Are there any other trends we’ve missed out on that deserved a spot on our list? Feel free to leave a comment voicing your opinions, and don’t hesitate to check out another blog post if you’ve still got a fashion itch you need to scratch.