Sexy Grunge, Maxi Skirts And Tom Ford’s Gucci: The Trends Tipped To Take Over In 2023

Despite the endless obstacles that 2022 threw at us, fashion rumbled on as it always does. As trends ebbed and flowed, a recurring theme emerged: investment. Shopping for the long-term will carry over into the new year, as the focus on clothes and accessories that are more than just a quick thrill becomes ever more emphatic. (Liane Wiggins, head of womenswear at Matchesfashion.com, calls this approach “wardrobing”.)

As Heather Gramston, head of womenswear at Browns, notes: “2022 was without a doubt the year of sexy dressing and going out again,” a mood that led to a rise in special party pieces with timeless appeal, as well as luxury rentals.

So what can we expect in 2023? According to buyers, the fashion crowd will be split into two groups: those who embrace the sheer looks that swept the spring/summer 2023 runways, and those who take the understated route via maxi hemlines and sleek tailoring. Over on TikTok, Gen-Z will continue to fuel appetite for all things 1990s and 2000s, and the vintage market will keep growing.