Trends Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:54:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Celebrate Summer with Staud’s Recent Collection https://playjunkie.com/celebrate-summer-with-stauds-recent-collection/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38684 This past year has taken its toll, challenging not only the ways we work but in how we live and even think. It has also dramatically changed the way we dress. After a quiet year in the fashion world, we’re looking for a change of pace this summer. Bold patterns, neon colors, and dramatic silhouettes […]

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]]> This past year has taken its toll, challenging not only the ways we work but in how we live and even think. It has also dramatically changed the way we dress. After a quiet year in the fashion world, we’re looking for a change of pace this summer. Bold patterns, neon colors, and dramatic silhouettes are making an appearance, with fashion designers celebrating our slow return to normalcy.

One brand we’ve got our eyes on is Staud. With some 480k followers on Instagram, the LA-based brand is a new favorite for it-girls worldwide. Launched in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, the brand sports a rich, colorful collection of summer dresses and trendy handbags.

“We think our bags are unique and fun but at the same time have a really timeless essence to them,” brand owner Sarah Staudinger told Harper’s BAZAAR. “I think our customers see their style versatility and are excited about creating outfits with them.”

Indeed, the brand’s mission is to create clothes and accessories that are both trendy and accessible. Acknowledging that how we get dressed can have a huge impact on how we feel, the brand aims to empower women through the use of well-made pieces that are meant to flatter the female form. Sustainability is also crucial, as designers now further examine the purpose of fashion.

“We wanted to create collections that were not overly trend-driven that had a timeless quality and remain affordable,” says Staudinger. Some recent favorites of ours include the Giorgiana Dress, the Mini Enzo in Fresh White and their effortless rib knits.

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]]> Take a Walk on the Wild Side With These Fashion Trends https://playjunkie.com/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-with-these-fashion-trends/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:56:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38256 During these uncertain days (weeks, months, years…), at a time when quarantine is the new normal, not only do our daily routines look different—but we ourselves look different. Grooming and beauty might seem trivial at a time of global crisis but you don’t have to be a health expert to understand that small changes in […]

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]]> During these uncertain days (weeks, months, years…), at a time when quarantine is the new normal, not only do our daily routines look different—but we ourselves look different.

Grooming and beauty might seem trivial at a time of global crisis but you don’t have to be a health expert to understand that small changes in your wardrobe and beauty routine can have a huge impact on your mood.

These fashion trends might help lift up your spirits, while also adding a playful twist to your zoom meetings. Take note!

Rainbow-Colored Buzzcuts

Getting a haircut is a great way to feel refreshed and well-groomed. After all, desperate times call for desperate measures. Now is the time to experiment with bold choices and even bolder colors.

Instagram inspiration: Janine (Cortez) Ker

Hairstylist Janine Ker has gained a massive following online thanks to her trendy buzzcuts. Her hair models and clients are seen sporting anything from leopard spots to floral patterns and tie-dye swirls, all carefully painted on their heads. Having grown up in the 80s, Ker clearly takes her inspiration from the era’s bold fashion and color schemes.

Sea Glass Nails

Jelly nails have been trending ever since the ’90s. Made by using variously tinted or translucent gel polish colors, the end result looks like a barbie dream. Recent years have seen nail artists add a more contemporary twist to the nostalgic trend.

A recent interpretation has been branded as “sea glass nails”, with the difference lying in the finish. While jelly nails are fairly shiny (and plastic-looking), sea glass nails are typically topped off with a coat of clear matte polish.

Instagram inspiration: Jessica Washick

Nail artist and sneaker designer, Jessica Washick, has an eye for color. “Colors play a huge role too because they evoke emotion,” she explained once in an interview with HYPEBAE. She also added that “a good color story can take you places.” In the case of Washick’s sea glass nails, we’re headed for ’90s territory! Buckle up!

Ruffled Masks

Like it or not, masks are here to stay. So why limit yourself when it comes to your mask? This new addition to your wardrobe can add a punchy statement to your uninspiring tracksuits.

Instagram inspiration: Tia Adeola

The young fashion designer Tia Adeola was first noticed by Teen Vogue. “She’s ready to be one of the greatest female couture designers in the world,” stated the fashion magazine a few years ago, and they weren’t wrong. Known for her trendy looks, Adeola introduced us this past year with the ruffle mask.

The reusable, washable, and adjustable masks come with velcro fastenings and are available in a range of colors, including bubble gum pink and bright orange. According to Adeola, 75% of the profits made will be donated towards the battle against COVID-19.

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]]> Wear Your Nostalgia on Your Sleeve With These Designers https://playjunkie.com/wear-your-nostalgia-on-your-sleeve-with-these-designers/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:17:47 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=29047 You know you’re old when the fashion trends you remember from your late teens get upcycled. Suckers as we are to anything from the ’80s and ’90s, we can never say no to good nostalgic merch. Here are three artists that take clear inspiration from our favorite decades. Just take our money! Wyatt Little Self-taught […]

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]]> You know you’re old when the fashion trends you remember from your late teens get upcycled. Suckers as we are to anything from the ’80s and ’90s, we can never say no to good nostalgic merch. Here are three artists that take clear inspiration from our favorite decades. Just take our money!

Wyatt Little

Self-taught ceramic artist Wyatt Little recreates ’90s staples, repurposing them with creative results. Age-old computers and nostalgic trainers turn into trendy plant holders under Little’s hand. “I love it when people are confused by my pieces at first glance,” he admitted in an interview with the Urban Outfitters blog. “Then once they figure it out, I hope they are delighted.” We know you’ll be delighted.

View this post on Instagram

This is my new piece called “Swish Vase”. A while back I was looking at a basketball in my shed and admiring how the lines flowed over the form. I thought it would be interesting if I could make them extend along a traditional vase shape and essentially create a basketball that was trying to be a vase or a vase that was trying to be a basketball. As it turned out, it was very difficult to make that happen and it ended up taking me the better part of two years and sooo many failures to finish this thing. Eventually, with the help of my good friend @garmanfurniture and his lathe attachment, I was able to achieve the ideal form I needed. After a few weeks of getting the texture just right, I made a mold and finally had the object I had been seeing in my mind. This one is made from Terra Cotta. I’m thinking of making a Globe Trotter version (Red, White and Blue) soon. 🏀 🏺 P.S: If you look a few posts back, you’ll see a gigantic mold….That was the mold for this piece.

A post shared by Wyatt-Little (@wyatt.little) on

Working Girls 

Cincinnati-based artist and designer Shailah Maynard launched her brand, Working Girls, in 2015. Inspired by ’80s and ’90s music, film, and pop-culture, she sells ironic (but practical) merch that includes anything from pool floats in the shape of body parts to a resin toilet seat with flowers. “Working Girls isn’t just one type of craft or product,” she stated in an interview with the Urban Outfitters blog. “The brand as a whole is a concept.”

Scott Young

We fell in love with Scott Young’s illustrations after coming across his zodiac signs T-shirts. With a knack for pop culture and a nod to art history, his work includes a Doritos bag painting, upon which he drew flowers. Originally from Olympia, Washington and currently living and working in New York City, he sells his merch on his online shop, where most of his stuff sells out in the blink of an eye.

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]]> Weird Fashion Trends That Simply Went Too Far https://playjunkie.com/weird-fashion-trends-that-simply-went-too-far/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:59:38 +0000 https://playjunkie.wpengine.com/?p=520 Fashion is versatile – one person’s taste doesn’t have to match the next one’s. There are plenty of trends out there for everybody and some of them are… well, bizarre. We don’t know anyone who’d willingly wear any of these, do you? Would you be so brave? Whether you find them cool and unique or […]

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]]> Fashion is versatile – one person’s taste doesn’t have to match the next one’s. There are plenty of trends out there for everybody and some of them are… well, bizarre. We don’t know anyone who’d willingly wear any of these, do you? Would you be so brave?

Whether you find them cool and unique or plain ugly, you have to agree these are some of the weirdest fashion trends that have recently appeared.

(By @abc7newsbayarea)

(By @epicclothing)

(By @bellapotemkinaofficial)

(By @trendcast101)

(By @na_stile_chita)

(By @shivaniegupta)

(By @urbclothing)

(By @humongouslife)

(By @summer_studiok)

(By @the_kingdom_of_lions)

(By @gouporbest)

(By @dream_shoes_moscow)

(By @honeymoon.fantasy)

(By @mrdrewdavis)

(By @nosok_ru)

(By @floriavintage)

(By @waywardcollection)

(By @nnembas)

(By @slightlysmudged)

(By @anastasiya_ufimtseva)

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Trends Archives - PlayJunkie PlayJunkie Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:54:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Celebrate Summer with Staud’s Recent Collection https://playjunkie.com/celebrate-summer-with-stauds-recent-collection/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:50:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38684 This past year has taken its toll, challenging not only the ways we work but in how we live and even think. It has also dramatically changed the way we dress. After a quiet year in the fashion world, we’re looking for a change of pace this summer. Bold patterns, neon colors, and dramatic silhouettes […]

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]]> This past year has taken its toll, challenging not only the ways we work but in how we live and even think. It has also dramatically changed the way we dress. After a quiet year in the fashion world, we’re looking for a change of pace this summer. Bold patterns, neon colors, and dramatic silhouettes are making an appearance, with fashion designers celebrating our slow return to normalcy.

One brand we’ve got our eyes on is Staud. With some 480k followers on Instagram, the LA-based brand is a new favorite for it-girls worldwide. Launched in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, the brand sports a rich, colorful collection of summer dresses and trendy handbags.

“We think our bags are unique and fun but at the same time have a really timeless essence to them,” brand owner Sarah Staudinger told Harper’s BAZAAR. “I think our customers see their style versatility and are excited about creating outfits with them.”

Indeed, the brand’s mission is to create clothes and accessories that are both trendy and accessible. Acknowledging that how we get dressed can have a huge impact on how we feel, the brand aims to empower women through the use of well-made pieces that are meant to flatter the female form. Sustainability is also crucial, as designers now further examine the purpose of fashion.

“We wanted to create collections that were not overly trend-driven that had a timeless quality and remain affordable,” says Staudinger. Some recent favorites of ours include the Giorgiana Dress, the Mini Enzo in Fresh White and their effortless rib knits.

The post Celebrate Summer with Staud’s Recent Collection appeared first on PlayJunkie.

]]> Take a Walk on the Wild Side With These Fashion Trends https://playjunkie.com/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-with-these-fashion-trends/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:56:00 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=38256 During these uncertain days (weeks, months, years…), at a time when quarantine is the new normal, not only do our daily routines look different—but we ourselves look different. Grooming and beauty might seem trivial at a time of global crisis but you don’t have to be a health expert to understand that small changes in […]

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]]> During these uncertain days (weeks, months, years…), at a time when quarantine is the new normal, not only do our daily routines look different—but we ourselves look different.

Grooming and beauty might seem trivial at a time of global crisis but you don’t have to be a health expert to understand that small changes in your wardrobe and beauty routine can have a huge impact on your mood.

These fashion trends might help lift up your spirits, while also adding a playful twist to your zoom meetings. Take note!

Rainbow-Colored Buzzcuts

Getting a haircut is a great way to feel refreshed and well-groomed. After all, desperate times call for desperate measures. Now is the time to experiment with bold choices and even bolder colors.

Instagram inspiration: Janine (Cortez) Ker

Hairstylist Janine Ker has gained a massive following online thanks to her trendy buzzcuts. Her hair models and clients are seen sporting anything from leopard spots to floral patterns and tie-dye swirls, all carefully painted on their heads. Having grown up in the 80s, Ker clearly takes her inspiration from the era’s bold fashion and color schemes.

Sea Glass Nails

Jelly nails have been trending ever since the ’90s. Made by using variously tinted or translucent gel polish colors, the end result looks like a barbie dream. Recent years have seen nail artists add a more contemporary twist to the nostalgic trend.

A recent interpretation has been branded as “sea glass nails”, with the difference lying in the finish. While jelly nails are fairly shiny (and plastic-looking), sea glass nails are typically topped off with a coat of clear matte polish.

Instagram inspiration: Jessica Washick

Nail artist and sneaker designer, Jessica Washick, has an eye for color. “Colors play a huge role too because they evoke emotion,” she explained once in an interview with HYPEBAE. She also added that “a good color story can take you places.” In the case of Washick’s sea glass nails, we’re headed for ’90s territory! Buckle up!

Ruffled Masks

Like it or not, masks are here to stay. So why limit yourself when it comes to your mask? This new addition to your wardrobe can add a punchy statement to your uninspiring tracksuits.

Instagram inspiration: Tia Adeola

The young fashion designer Tia Adeola was first noticed by Teen Vogue. “She’s ready to be one of the greatest female couture designers in the world,” stated the fashion magazine a few years ago, and they weren’t wrong. Known for her trendy looks, Adeola introduced us this past year with the ruffle mask.

The reusable, washable, and adjustable masks come with velcro fastenings and are available in a range of colors, including bubble gum pink and bright orange. According to Adeola, 75% of the profits made will be donated towards the battle against COVID-19.

The post Take a Walk on the Wild Side With These Fashion Trends appeared first on PlayJunkie.

]]> Wear Your Nostalgia on Your Sleeve With These Designers https://playjunkie.com/wear-your-nostalgia-on-your-sleeve-with-these-designers/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:17:47 +0000 https://playjunkie.com/?p=29047 You know you’re old when the fashion trends you remember from your late teens get upcycled. Suckers as we are to anything from the ’80s and ’90s, we can never say no to good nostalgic merch. Here are three artists that take clear inspiration from our favorite decades. Just take our money! Wyatt Little Self-taught […]

The post Wear Your Nostalgia on Your Sleeve With These Designers appeared first on PlayJunkie.

]]> You know you’re old when the fashion trends you remember from your late teens get upcycled. Suckers as we are to anything from the ’80s and ’90s, we can never say no to good nostalgic merch. Here are three artists that take clear inspiration from our favorite decades. Just take our money!

Wyatt Little

Self-taught ceramic artist Wyatt Little recreates ’90s staples, repurposing them with creative results. Age-old computers and nostalgic trainers turn into trendy plant holders under Little’s hand. “I love it when people are confused by my pieces at first glance,” he admitted in an interview with the Urban Outfitters blog. “Then once they figure it out, I hope they are delighted.” We know you’ll be delighted.

View this post on Instagram

This is my new piece called “Swish Vase”. A while back I was looking at a basketball in my shed and admiring how the lines flowed over the form. I thought it would be interesting if I could make them extend along a traditional vase shape and essentially create a basketball that was trying to be a vase or a vase that was trying to be a basketball. As it turned out, it was very difficult to make that happen and it ended up taking me the better part of two years and sooo many failures to finish this thing. Eventually, with the help of my good friend @garmanfurniture and his lathe attachment, I was able to achieve the ideal form I needed. After a few weeks of getting the texture just right, I made a mold and finally had the object I had been seeing in my mind. This one is made from Terra Cotta. I’m thinking of making a Globe Trotter version (Red, White and Blue) soon. 🏀 🏺 P.S: If you look a few posts back, you’ll see a gigantic mold….That was the mold for this piece.

A post shared by Wyatt-Little (@wyatt.little) on

Working Girls 

Cincinnati-based artist and designer Shailah Maynard launched her brand, Working Girls, in 2015. Inspired by ’80s and ’90s music, film, and pop-culture, she sells ironic (but practical) merch that includes anything from pool floats in the shape of body parts to a resin toilet seat with flowers. “Working Girls isn’t just one type of craft or product,” she stated in an interview with the Urban Outfitters blog. “The brand as a whole is a concept.”

Scott Young

We fell in love with Scott Young’s illustrations after coming across his zodiac signs T-shirts. With a knack for pop culture and a nod to art history, his work includes a Doritos bag painting, upon which he drew flowers. Originally from Olympia, Washington and currently living and working in New York City, he sells his merch on his online shop, where most of his stuff sells out in the blink of an eye.

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]]> Weird Fashion Trends That Simply Went Too Far https://playjunkie.com/weird-fashion-trends-that-simply-went-too-far/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:59:38 +0000 https://playjunkie.wpengine.com/?p=520 Fashion is versatile – one person’s taste doesn’t have to match the next one’s. There are plenty of trends out there for everybody and some of them are… well, bizarre. We don’t know anyone who’d willingly wear any of these, do you? Would you be so brave? Whether you find them cool and unique or […]

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]]> Fashion is versatile – one person’s taste doesn’t have to match the next one’s. There are plenty of trends out there for everybody and some of them are… well, bizarre. We don’t know anyone who’d willingly wear any of these, do you? Would you be so brave?

Whether you find them cool and unique or plain ugly, you have to agree these are some of the weirdest fashion trends that have recently appeared.

(By @abc7newsbayarea)

(By @epicclothing)

(By @bellapotemkinaofficial)

(By @trendcast101)

(By @na_stile_chita)

(By @shivaniegupta)

(By @urbclothing)

(By @humongouslife)

(By @summer_studiok)

(By @the_kingdom_of_lions)

(By @gouporbest)

(By @dream_shoes_moscow)

(By @honeymoon.fantasy)

(By @mrdrewdavis)

(By @nosok_ru)

(By @floriavintage)

(By @waywardcollection)

(By @nnembas)

(By @slightlysmudged)

(By @anastasiya_ufimtseva)

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