Guide to the fashion, hair and make-up trends to look out for in 2021

The brand new yr is right here and with it comes the itch to clean up our lives and take a look at one thing new. After a tumultuous 2020, we may all use some new ideas and methods, whether or not it’s to revamp our wardrobes or improve to a trendy new haircut. We spoke to 3 specialists from the worlds of trend, hair and make-up to information us on what to look out for this yr.

In response to Dubai trend stylist Kelly Lundberg, the development of the slip costume will proceed on from 2020 into the brand new yr. The slip costume, which frequently is available in clean and silky supplies, has a straight match and resembles a petticoat. It was particularly standard within the Nineties and has made a comeback in a giant means. “There’s simply going to be interpretations of it, whether or not it’s going be lengthy silk attire or whether or not it’s going to be little spaghetti straps and a bit of bit shorter. It’s the flexibility that I really like about them,” Lundberg says.

Traditional kinds will all the time be in trend, and denim denims are undoubtedly right here to remain in keeping with the stylist. Nonetheless, it could be time to ditch the skinnies for some time.

“Denim is all about excessive waisted in the intervening time, which I believe is simply such an excellent flattering development as a result of it involves your pure waistline,” Lundberg says. “Excessive-waisted however as an alternative of thin high-waisted, [jeans are] undoubtedly going to be a bit of bit looser, a bit of bit extra snug. I’d even see a little bit of a nod from the 70s — a wider leg on the backside. So preserve an eye fixed out for that!

Go huge or go dwelling! In 2021, Lundberg predicts that tops and different items of clothes will tackle a extra voluminous match. Suppose puffed sleeves or outsized blazers and knitwear. Outsized garments have been tremendous standard as folks go for consolation over model increasingly more, particularly in the course of the pandemic the place being at house is the most secure factor to do — nobody desires to squeeze into a good outfit, however we gained’t choose should you do!

Generally, sure trend traits may not be acceptable to put on within the area, however Lundberg has some artistic concepts for how you can adapt this runway favorite and make it appropriate to put on within the Center East.

“Simple methods to put on them is to put on one thing beneath them — so put on a costume beneath and put the bralette excessive or to put on it with a blazer. So, should you’re doing one thing tremendous high-waisted and put the blazer up then you possibly can nonetheless incorporate the traits however make it extra culturally delicate,” she says.

Overlook the little black costume. This yr goes to be concerning the MBD — trendy black costume. “The tackle that’s it’s simply concerning the simplicity,” she says. Whether or not it’s a costume with distinctive minimize outs, or made with sporting cloth, Lundberg says it’s all about “that one piece you could pair with sneakers however you possibly can [also] do it with boots.”

Millie, a hair stylist at Dubai salon Kozma and Kozma, says the trade has seen a shift in direction of extra pure kinds and textures. Individuals are ditching hair straighteners and curling tongs and embracing their hair as it’s. “Once we look to the runways we are able to see a serious enhance in fashions sporting their hair in its most stunning pure kind,” she says.

Should you’re planning a hair color makeover, then it’s good to know that rainbow vibrant dyes will give method to extra sun-kissed, wealthy tones within the new yr.

“We see that colors are shifting [away] from extra ashes, blues, purples and greens and we’re embracing glistening golds, coppers, reds and wealthy browns,” she says.

The hair colouring approach balayage — the place color is “painted on” for a blended and pure highlights look — has been in trend for years, and Millie says 2021 will see the model evolve and turn into extra up-to-date.

“[Balayage] embraces your pure hair whereas including a low upkeep color and I believe this basic staple will proceed to develop utilizing the balayage approach and the basic cash shot piece [face framing highlights]. We’re seeing that individuals are loving that daring part of color on the entrance of the hair while conserving it pure and effectively blended in direction of the again,” she says.

Embrace the messy look this yr! “For years we’ve been on a blunt minimize path. With brief hair we are able to see within the upcoming yr we’re beginning to transfer extra in direction of the messy, layered texturised hair cuts. With the blunt hair minimize nonetheless being embraced however advanced with disconnected layers being in excessive demand. The 70s are coming again however as an alternative of mattress head we’re getting extra structured messy kinds,” Millie says.

Like within the skincare world, individuals are getting extra educated concerning the merchandise they use. That is no completely different for the hair trade.

“The merchandise and product manufacturers seen taking off and exploding are additionally shifting in direction of a extra pure product vary with none nasties and main discount in the usage of harsh chemical compounds and elements,”

One of many prime traits is scalp care merchandise similar to scrubs, serums and tonics that assist increase scalp well being and hair development.

“We may even see an enormous enhance in scalp care. Caring for your scalp is one thing that hasn’t been spoken about or popularised through the years. It is a essential space that all of us have to pay extra consideration to,” she says.

Watch any make-up artist do their work, whether or not in quite a few tutorials on-line or whereas on the job, and also you’ll discover that they prep the pores and skin earlier than anything touches the face. Correct skincare is a vital a part of making make-up look flawless and likewise a serious a part of Ayesha Farooq’s personal observe.

“I undoubtedly see the large rise in skincare to proceed. I’m enormous on skincare myself,” says the Dubai make-up artist and entrepreneur.

Farooq says that pure magnificence seems to be shall be huge in 2021, with daring colors and over-the-top styling taking a again seat. This development of subdued magnificence will not be solely making a comeback on the runways and in magazines, however can be seen increasingly more on social media.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, other than checking for our keys and wallets earlier than leaving the home, we now have to ensure we’re carrying our face masks. For many who love sporting make-up, Farooq says all will not be misplaced.

“Let’s speak about our favorite pal — face masks. I don’t see it leaving us anytime quickly. So I see lots of people shifting the emphasis of their seems to be in direction of the eyes — having one thing a bit of extra daring or accentuating and emphasising the eyes,” she says. Whether or not it’s a daring eyeliner or a wash of daring color, let your eyes do the speaking.

Much less is extra today, and that is mirrored within the development of utilizing one shade or tone for the eyes, lips and even cheeks. It’s just like what our moms used to do — use the identical lipstick as a blush and even a bit on the eyes. “I undoubtedly see folks shifting in direction of monochromatic seems to be, even with my brides. It’s turning into a favorite for everybody,” she says.