Okay, we’re all getting a little bit tired of the narrative of pitting the generations against each other. Instagram or TikTok, Whatsapp or Snapchat, matcha or iced lattes—ultimately, the year we were born in doesn’t really matter when it comes to how we decide to dress, but as a Millennial fashion editor, I can’t help but notice that my Gen-Z colleagues seem to be one step ahead of trends before they even make it to the mainstream. Bandanas over caps and the latest Aries collab? Half of our team have already added them to basket before the rest of us have even seen the hashtag, and with a whole host of new trends landing in time for autumn, I quickly turned to my fellow editors to get their take on those worth splurging on and those best left to socials.
Where Gen Z leads, the trend cycle tends to follow, and if you don’t believe me, we’ve got Gen-Z to thank for jorts, football shirts, low slung jeans, bandeau tops and Uggs, you know, all the things millennials wore the first time around and didn’t think we’d find cool again quite so soon. There’s also no denying that the under 27s are racking up the kind of purchasing power that is making brands sit up and take notice, so who better to lead the charge than an open-minded, experimental generation geared up to make a movement out of any fashion moment? Well, some millennials aren’t convinced, and after conducting a quick straw poll in the office, it became clear that they are some trends that the two just don’t agree on (but seasoned shoppers might just enjoy both). Curious to see which made the cut? Keep scrolling to see the eight trends that Millennials and Gen-Z editors are most excited about right now and choose your fighter.
1. Gen-Z: Faux Fur
Style Notes: It’s not even winter yet and Gen-Zers are already stacking up on ostentatious faux fur. Big, bold, and impossible to ignore, statement fluff is gaining in popularity in the form of collars, cuffs, cardigans and of course coats—the only secret to nailing the trend is throwing minimalism out of the window.
Shop the Trend:
JAKKE
Rosemary Faux Fur Coat
