TikTok Has Spoken—These Are the 7 Trends You're About to See Everywhere in 2023

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@claudia_berresford

Style Notes: It's time to saddle up, there's a new style in town. Just when you thought the Hamptons-eqsue Coastal Grandmother aesthetic was as effortlessly stylish as beachwear could get, the Coastal Cowgirl has given warm-weather clothing a fashionable update. Trade your cardigans for fringed jackets, midi skirts for distressed denim, and sandals for cowboy boots–the only similarity between these two looks is the tonal colour palette of beachy beige, sky blue and clean, fresh whites, and according to TikTok, it's a universally crowd-pleasing style that's perfect for spring. 

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@tylynnnguyen

 

Style Notes: Striped shirts, cashmere turtlenecks and preppy blazers, the Old Money aesthetic is less about how much you've actually spent on your outfit, and more about tapping into the classic codes of the archetypal aristocrat wardrobe—if it would seamlessly blend in a country club or when riding a horse, it's Old Money-ready. Whether derivative of Gossip Girl's Upper East Side style or Princess Diana's off-duty wardrobe, this controversially-named trend takes inspiration from the kind of preppy signatures that Ralph Lauren, Brunello Cucinelli and Hermés are known for creating, only the look is being replicated IRL through smart high-street purchases and secondhand finds.

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@the_oluwaseun

Style Notes: Bringing new meaning to the term "borrowed from the boys", the new blokecore look directly nods to lad culture. Sportswear and baggy jeans are paired with heels and mini bags (talk about high/low styling), and the freshest way to make this aesthetic feel bang-up-to-date is ironically with 90s styling. Retro football and rugby shirts, tracksuits and distressed denim are about to be your best accessories, and the perfect outfit for a night in the pub. 

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@alannanicolex

Style Notes: Although it may have started as an interiors trend, the Cluttercore movement is making it's way into our wardrobes and throwing the Marie Kondo rulebook out of the window. Maximalists will love the heady mix of print, colour and texture inspired by the chaotic interiors trend of layering up clashing items as an expression of personality and self-expression (just imagine the walls of your teenage bedroom for a better idea). While we might often champion the virtues of timeless monochromatic staples, there's a lot to be said about just how good a Cluttercore outfit will make you feel, after all, it's impossible not to feel instantly happier wearing this much colour. 

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@kaity_modern

Style Notes: Not a subscriber to the "more is more" mantra? Allow the Vanilla Girl aesthetic to be your palette cleanser. It might not be brand new for 2023, but its versatility is a testament to its longevity, and even when the similarly styled caramel and coffee versions come and go, tonal, cosy dressing in creams and whites always looks polished, just ask Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley. While we wore the look in winter with chunky knits and wool coats, the spring/summer update is right on time, and we can't wait to get into cream denim and tank tops as soon as the sun decides to make an appearance. 

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@estellechemouny

Style Notes: If the breakout success of the Daisy Jones and the Six tv adaptation has taught us anything, it's eternal appeal of rock and roll. Although it's hashtag implies that the Rockstar Girlfriend is merely the sidekick to the main attraction–the rockstar, the truth is, it's the girlfriend's outfits that we remember the most. It's Kate Moss' street style, Pamela Anderson, Lisa Bonet, and Kourtney Kardashian (ahem, Barker). Leather trousers, baby tees, and the antithesis of the problematic "clean girl" trend that gained popularity last year, this is how to do grunge with a little more polish (although it's carefully constructed to look effortless). Wondering how to wear leather for spring? Or what shoes to wear with jeans? Look no further than the Rockstar Girlfriend for vintage styling with edge. 

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@lucywilliams02

Style Notes: For Sungirls, every season is the summer of love. Beachy, undone and bohemian, this is a look that prioritises comfort, colour, and laid-back style with Californian cool (just don't expect to see her in Old Money tailoring or the simple Vanilla Girl palette). While most of us naturally gravitate to this look during summer, for some TikTokers it's a year round commitment, so if you're looking for pointers on what to pack for your next trip abroad, start with the Stargirl hashtag.