2022 has been an eventful year for fashion. From Rihanna’s boundary-pushing maternity style and Virgil Abloh’s final Off-White show, to the shock departure of Gucci’s Alessandro Michele and the quiet brilliance of Matthieu Blazy’s New Bottega, there has been plenty of interest and intrigue. But with the new year in sight, the question is: what fashion buys does 2023 have in store for us?
Thanks to the future-facing nature of the fashion industry, every season we are afforded a glimpse at what is to come in the style stakes. And while we reject the idea that you should toss out old pieces to make way for newer “on-trend” styles, we always love seeing how designers, both established and up and coming, interpret looks. Sometimes it’s the most subtle change: a lowered hemline or a cinched-in silhouette, while other times, it’s the revival of an archival piece or, occasionally, an innovative practice that has never been seen before.
So allow us to present to you the eight fashion buys that are set for cult status in 2023. From the ’00s motocross jacket and the ’90s maxi skirt, to oversized denim and cargo separates, we’ve shopped the key pieces you can expect to see everywhere. And remember, don’t be afraid to “shop” your own wardrobe and consider pre-loved iterations (we’ve included some options below) while checking out new styles. Bring on 2023.
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The motocross jacket
Chloé spring/summer 2023
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Karen Millen colour block biker jacket, $226
Available at Karen Millen.
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Polo Ralph Lauren canvas racer jacket, $451
Available at Polo Ralph Lauren.
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The plaid shirt
Bottega Veneta spring/summer 2023
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R13 distressed checked cotton-flannel shirt, $767
Available at Net-A-Porter.
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Polo Ralph Lauren Plaid Cotton Twill Shirt, $162
Available at Polo Ralph Lauren.
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Zadig & Voltaire Shirt, $150
Available at Vestiaire Collective.
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The wedge heel
Masha Popova spring/summer 2023
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Amina Muaddi leather boots, $420
Available at Vestiaire Collective.
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Jimmy Choo leather wedge knee boots, $1,979
Available at Net-A-Porter.
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The nightie dress
JW Anderson spring/summer 2023
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Dodo Bar Or easy lace-trimmed twill dress, $1,292
Available at Net-A-Porter.
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The practical holdall
Prada spring/summer 2023
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Alexander McQueen The Bow in tan, $3,160
Available at Alexander McQueen.
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The oversized denim
Burberry spring/summer 2023
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The maxi skirt
Tibi spring/summer 2023
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The utility separates
Miu Miu spring/summer 2023
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Loewe twill leather-trimmed jacket, $1,926
Available at Net-A-Porter.
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The Frankie Shop neutral cargo mini skirt, $124
Available at Browns Fashion.
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Amiri Jeans, $1,361
Available at Lampoo.
This story was originally published on British Vogue.
