Knotted Waist Trend

The trend I'm looking at with my seminar group at the moment is the "knotted waist trend". This trend has been prominent for years, since the act of tying a plaid shirt around one's waist came into existence from the likes of Jennifer Aniston. I did some research into this trend and found on the fashion website www.theukfashionspot.co.uk some more information: "The cool school-kid act of tying a jumper around your waist is currently being glamourised by designers and runways alike, who are slapping knot details on everything from skirts and pants to dresses and tops. The trend dominated the Spring 2014 runways for Maticevski, and, if Alex Perry, Ellery, Sportmax and TOME NYC’s Autumn 2015 collections are anything to go by, it looks like the front-knot is here for the long haul".

Fashion bloggers, such as: The Man Repeller also gave an insight into this trend, for example: (The Man Repeller 2014) - "The shape of a woman’s body is one of the most fundamental inspirations when it comes to garment design, her waist being the literal center. Traditionally, clothes that failed to highlight a woman’s curves were seen as “unflattering,” and thus undesirable. Yet as of late, clothes trending on both the runway and the street shroud the female figure under layers upon layers of fabric. We see billowing tunics, bulky jumpsuits, floor-length shawls, etc. This season, the American bathrobe meets Japanese kimonos — casual comfort combined with traditional refinement. The relationship between a woman’s form and how she chooses to adorn it may indeed be shifting, but are we really ready to ignore a woman’s waistline? The prevalence of the belt this season makes me think not".

Here are some images from this trend.

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