Embracing Imperfection
By Purvi Marodia
Step into the world of girl core where rebellion meets retro, and self-expression made through this era with their inclusive designs. From futuristic profile to nostalgic bygone era, join the movement that empowers women for their own style.
In the era evolving, 2024 has witnessed the rise of this trend that celebrates femininity in all of its manifestations. This trend embraces a wide variety of styles that enabled people to express themselves, challenging the authentic ideas. Girl core fashion is as vibrant and multidimensional as the women who wears it with brilliant hues, whimsical designs, nostalgic references and amazing features. This celebrates the freedom to explore and experiment with fashion, blurring the lines between masculine and feminine, casual and formal, vintage and futuristic.
The environment is dominated by neon colours, metallic accents, and holographic textiles that gives traditional forms a futuristic edge.Shimmery mini skirts paired with huge graphic tees, metallic dresses, futuristic shades, striking belts, chunky sneakers, bows, rosettes and ruffles are the essential accessory pieces evoking memories of childhood and adolescence. With ‘90s inspired slip dresses to ‘80s power suits and oversized blazers, retro elements are seamlessly integrated into contemporary wardrobes.
It’s the top trend with designers and brands prioritising diversity in their collections. Body considerate sizing, gender neutral designs, and a celebration of all the skin tones are integral to significance of girl core. Runway shows and ad campaigns feature models if all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, reflecting the real world diversity of women’s experience and identities.
Social media had played a crucial role in the rise of this run, with platforms like Instagram reels serving as virtual runways for fashion to showcase their creativity. Influencers and content creators like Kritika Khurana, Dolly Singh, Addison Rae with different styles and perspectives have gathered large followings, inspiring others to adopt girl core. It is also a political statement, challenging social norms and expectations placed on women’s appearance and behaviour. By reclaiming feminine styles, femininity will be free from the constraints of patriarchal standards.
This trend reminds us that there is no universally accepted notion of femininity as we look to the future of fashion. Fashion is the only way we may explore and appreciate the diversity, which is as big and varied as the people who live in it. So whether you have a neon mini skirt, bows or have the vintage power, recreating your own fashion, at the end its all about girl core.
