Low-rise Baggy Jeans
Over the past few years, it’s apparent that low-rise jeans have made a huge comeback, especially this year. These jeans were an extremely popular style in the ‘90s and many teenagers have resurrected the long lost baggy style. Teenage girls have opted to pair these pants with a tight or cropped top to create a balanced look, whereas teenage boys have been pairing baggy jeans with a similarly oversized top, creating a comfortable yet stylish feel.
These jeans are sold by brands such as Levi’s, PacSun, Urban Outfitters, Motel Rocks or even purchased from thrift stores, causing teens’ closets to be filled with jeans of all different colors for every look.
This style swarmed Generation X in the ‘90s and has resurfaced in current high schools worldwide, leaving many wondering what pant style will appear next.
Belts
Belts are back and better than ever. They are making a major comeback by reviving the best of the ‘90s and 2000s fashion but with a fresh and contemporary twist. From a chunky standout piece to a sleek minimalist look, you name it: belts add the perfect touch to any outfit. Whether you are trying to cinch a chic flowy dress/skirt or belting a pair of your favorite jeans, they make any outfit so much more fun or classy. The versatile piece can be worn in many different ways, proving its longevity in the fashion industry. So dust off your old belts and start wearing them on a daily basis to add some extra spice to your wardrobe.
Adidas
The Adidas Sambas craze has continued to infiltrate the closets of many this year. The most popular colorways are the black and white “Sambas OG,” but throughout the year, unique colorways have taken wearers by storm. A multitude of color combos, from pink and black to green and white, are a fun way to add a pop of color to any outfit. As well as Sambas, the Adidas Gazelles are similar models with unique color options and are mostly made with a white sole rather than the Samba’s traditional gum sole. The Handball Spezial is another variation of the Adidas shoe, designed with a gum sole and colorful suede material.
Originally a shoe made for indoor soccer, Sambas have now become a staple in many wardrobes—comfortable yet versatile and perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s Sambas, Gazelles or Handball Spezials, Adidas shoes have proved their fashionable yet comfortable wear this year.
Cheetah Print
One of the most popular fashion trends of 2024 is sporting the classic cheetah print look. Cheetah print came to popularity during the 1940s and 1950s, as the print was a sign of wealth and status during that era. This look was glamourized and became popular because many people wanted to be associated with having a glamorous and lavish lifestyle.
This print has passed through many different phases, being styled in a classy and elegant manner in the 1940s and 1950s, then in the early 2000s, it took on a more wild party-animal style. Finally, in 2024, it has combined both aspects of fashion, incorporating elements of elegance, as well as boldness and even comfort.
Social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have further elevated this style with trends such as the “glamor song,” which involves short videos of anything cheetah print with this song in the background. Fashion brands have seized this opportunity to produce lines of clothing featuring this iconic cheetah print on various mediums. Cheetah print bags, shoes, shirts, pants, skirts and more can be casually seen almost everywhere.
