Fashion v/s fad: Why a microtrend is a waste of time and money
Some styles last for years. Some barely survive a season. Here’s how to avoid the flash and pick true winners
January 2022. It’s the opening episode of season 2 of Euphoria. Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie) is in a little black dress: Bodycon, with cutouts on the sides and back. She pairs it with full-length gloves and sparkling strappy heels. Viewers pretty much lose their minds.
Searches for the dress surge by 890% in the coming days. AKNA Store, the Los Angeles brand, can barely keep up with orders. Copies flourish. And just like that, the buzz dies down. The $185 dress is now on final sale on the site.
In fashion, every week bring something new to obsess over. Not every trend will last. Here’s how to tell the difference, and not get caught up in the hype.
