Trend (Fall)owers

Gruber poses in a thrifted outfit put together for the fall season. (Courtesy of Allie Gruber.)

   Junior Allie Gruber, uses thrifting to find different fall styles and items to wear.

   “Lately, I’ve been into vintage sweaters, I’ve gone to a few different vintage thrift stores in our area and have found some really cute ones,” Gruber said.

   Many find fall an easy season to try out trends.

   Senior Riley Scheren, uses the fall to express his sense of fashion and trend following. 

   “I find fall trends really fun, I think fall weather gives the most freedom on what you’re able to wear and I think it’s really accommodating to all styles and people,” Scheren said. 

   Some trends many find easier and more popular than others.

   Senior Javen McNeil, participates in style trends mainly in the fall season.

   “The flannel over the hoodie trend is something I have been a part of and it seems like it’s the biggest trend for everyone when fall comes around,” McNeil said.

   For some, fashion trends are more than just fun styles to try out.

   Kadija Conteh, has been modeling for about one year for Micheal Keller Perry and recently moved from Columbus, OH to Lexington, KY.

  Conteh and others have seen how trends can be perceived to others around her.

   “I would say being trendy has always been a good thing but I think nowadays those who follow all the trends can be deemed as basic. To me, this isn’t fair because if someone likes something then they shouldn’t be judged for what they want to wear. However, personally I like certain trends but I don’t solely wear something just because it’s trendy,” Conteh said.

   Senior Catherine Moore, uses trends to influence her everyday outfit choices. Similar to Conteh, Moore sees how trends can be viewed differently among groups in society.

   “Overall, I see society supporting people whenever they place effort in an outfit or their overall wardrobe. Credit is definitely given to those who attempt a new trend because oftentimes they are difficult to pull off and hard to ship for,” Moore said. 

   As for Conteh, living in Kentucky, she has seen trends differ from Ohio.

   “I would say tennis skirts are a big trend to follow in Kentucky that I didn’t see much of in Ohio,” Conteh said.

   Many wonder how these trends come about.

   “Celebrities or influencers…have the most impact on trends. Currently, a lot of Tik Tok influencers have influenced trends because of  popularity on the app,” Gruber said.

   Similar to Gruber, Scheren has a voice for male trend influencers.

   “I can really only speak for guys but I’d definitely say rappers and skaters influence male trends. I think brands have started to recognize this in recent years thanks to celebrities like, Kanye, A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, and more, where even high fashion brands will go into streetwear like Louis Vuitton hiring Virgil Abloh or Dior collaborating with Jordan,” Scheren said. 

   Many people believe their style and trend-following changes for the fall season.

   “My style completely changes in the season of fall because I begin to put all my shorts away and bring out all my neutral colors and longer pairs of pants, especially my ridiculous jean collection. Turtle necks and jackets are crucial for fall,” Moore said.

   Same as Moore, Conteh’s style changes for the season going to fall, but in a different style.

   “My style I would say definitely becomes baggier when it gets colder. I wear a lot of streetwear and I can wear more of it in the fall since the weather accommodates that style better in the fall,” Conteh said.

   For many, trends are all about creating a fun way of expressing each one’s self.

   “To me, being a trend follower is a good thing and helps me get out there,” McNeil said.