The 3-Question Method to Figure Out If Something Is Timeless or Trendy
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@fakerstromQuestion 1: Would you have worn the piece last year?
"Essentially, this is meant to help us understand if we are just seeing this a lot on Instagram and are being influenced to purchase it or if it is something that you would have wanted before seeing others wear it," Bornstein explains. "I feel like with Instagram, we will see a specific bag or shoe or pieces a ton, and then it sort of gets into our subconscious and we can convince ourselves that we need it, when in fact, we never really wanted it until we were influenced. This also helps us look back and see if this is something that has been around or if it is a trend."
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@pernilleteisbaekQuestion 2: Will you want to wear it next year?
"This is a big one. And sometimes I phrase it to clients like this, 'Even if no one else is wearing it anymore, would you still want to wear it?'" say Bornstein. "This helps us take a beat and reflect if we will actually want to commit to wearing this piece or if it's just an impulse."
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@jordanrisaQuestion 3: If the trend returns later, will you wear this exact piece?
"Basically, if you don't wear the item for a while and it comes back in fashion (everything does eventually!) will you want to wear this exact piece? Or will you want to get a more 'updated' version. If you would want to get an updated version, then maybe it's a sign that the silhouette or colour is not timeless," Bornstein shares. "I like to call this 'minting our own vintage' because we are holding onto things that we will want to wear again. It is sustainable and helps create a functional and timeless wardrobe."
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@tylynnnguyenWould I have worn them last year?
For me, I think I would! I like a Western influence and I feel like I could have gotten a pair at a vintage shop which is also a good sign of timelessness. They have been worn and recycled for years!
Would I want to wear them next year?
Yes!
Will I keep these exact ones?
Yes! I think if you get a pair that is plain and simple you will definitely be inclined to keep them in your closet for when they come back around. In fact, I have a pair of shorter black Luchesse cowboy boots that I have had for at least eight years! I have to break those out.
Ganni's western boots have been loved for years.
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@sophiaroeWould I have worn them last year?
Yes! And I can pull up a bunch of images of icons throughout the years wearing them.
Would I want to wear them next year?
Yes! I think they will not look out of place if I am wearing cat eye sunglasses even if everyone else has moved on to a different shape!
Will I keep these exact ones?
Yes. I have my Saint Laurent black cat eye sunglasses that I have had for years and although I don't wear them much, I break them out and don’t feel like I need new cat eye glasses because these still feel relevant aka they are timeless!
For those who look for bolder accessories, look to Loewe's thick-framed sunglasses.
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@iliridakrasniqiWould I have worn them last year?
Yes.
Would I want to wear them next year?
Yes, I love leather and love blazers and even if other people aren't wearing them as much, it feels like it goes with my vibe and my three words, so yes, I will wear.
Will I keep these exact ones?
Yes! Leather gets better with age too so I think it would be the perfect thing to put aside and revisit in a few years if I get sick of it for now.
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