Check out old fashion trends that are coming back to life (Photos)

Piece by: RACHEL BETTY
Lifestyle

• Chunky sneakers were a huge trend back in the 80s. Not until recently in 2017 where Kanye west and Adidas came up with the shoes yeezy 700 causing the rise of chunky sneakers.

Joy Kendi
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The fashion industry is really growing and changing so fast these days and we cant help but notice recurring trends from back in the day.Let's get into it.

Mom jeans

These are famously recognized by their obvious features such as high and tight waist to give the body an attractive feminine curve, loose fitting from below the waist towards the legs above the ankle.

According to Wikipedia, mom jeans were originally fashionable in the late 1980s.

In addition , they have become fashionable again in the 2010 and 2020s. These mom jeans have hit the market with a bang and don't seem to be leaving anytime soon.

They are very comfortable considering that they are not tight unless preferred and quite decent.

Chunky sneakers

Chunky sneakers were a huge trend back in the 80s. Not until recently in 2017 where Kanye west and Adidas came up with the shoes yeezy 700 causing the rise of chunky sneakers. Many designer brands such as Gucci, fila and balenciaga are rocking the chunky sneakers.

Biker shorts

According to crfashionbook.com ‘The 80s fashion and exercise staple originated in the late 19th century.

In the 80s and 90s, cycling shorts became a fashion statement, worn by everyone from Madonna Sarah Jessica parker to princess Diana. They fell out of favor by the 2000s’.

These biker shorts have resurfaced and also joined in dominating fashion trends especially by young girls. Biker shorts were featured in the Fendi spring/ summer collection and also in Beyonce’s black pack adidasxIVYPARK.

Casual baggy overalls

They first appeared in the British army in the 1750s as a protective covering for formal clothing. According to kansapedia. They are commonly referred to as dungarees. They have also recently resurfaced. They come in a short or even in a trouser at times.

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