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Global revival of retro fashion and beauty trends

Overview

Global fashion trends are seeing a significant revival of aesthetics spanning from the 1970s to the early 2000s. In Nigeria, this is manifested through the fusion of retro silhouettes, such as flared trousers and Y2K-style accessories, with indigenous textiles like Ankara, Aso-Oke, Adire, and lace.

In Western markets, nostalgia drives interest in specific items like silk headscarves, popularized by celebrities. This trend toward vintage-inspired styles is further reflected in seasonal collections, such as Mango’s introduction of zebra-print mini dresses featuring flared, bell-shaped sleeves and A-line silhouettes. Alongside these fashion shifts, the beauty sector is seeing developments in specialized hair care, including the launch of premium professional hair extension brands and academies.

Entities

Studio One by Nina · Mango · Hermès · Zendaya · Nikolina Kljaić

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fashion and beauty trends highlight retro styles and professional hair extensions

    Recent trends showcase a return to 1970s fashion via Mango's zebra-print retro dresses and the launch of Brendia Pro, a new professional hair extension and education brand by Nikolina Kljaić.

  2. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Retro fashion trends from the 1970s to 2000s see global revival

    Fashion trends from the 1970s through the early 2000s are seeing a global revival, with Nigerian designers blending retro styles with indigenous fabrics and silk headscarves gaining popularity in the West.

Sources

journal.hr · journal.rs