LOUNGE ON THE EDGE
Grunge fashion from the 90s is back and, unsurprisingly, so is its cool and careless attitude to clothes! For fall/winter 2021, the rebellious dress code returned on the runway with new twists on the trend, which you can easily replicate thanks to rag & bone, Paco Rabanne and Helmut Lang. From functional to whimsical approaches, the grunge aesthetic has significantly evolved since its heyday. It’s now all about effortless looks with a focus on comfort and elevated styling. To nail the new mood, experiment by heavily layering loungewear with romantic lace, pretty plaid and sophisticated satins — delicate details soften uncoordinated outfits and ensure they don’t look too teen spirit. So long as your look is balanced with a practical but polished edge, you simply can’t go wrong!
Photographed by Benjamin Vnuk
RISE UP TO GRUNGE FASHION
Moody florals, heavy-duty footwear and loose layers are all you need
Left: Ear cuff, Cornelia Webb.
Middle: Sweater, Helmut Lang. Dress, Paco Rabanne. Leggings, Helmut Lang. Boots, Maje.
WATCH THIS LACE
Break all the rules by teaming plaid shirts with feminine lace and flowy satins.
Shirt, rag & bone. Dress, Stella McCartney. Ear cuff, Cornelia Webb.
DON’T SWEAT IT
Throw on a chunky cable-knit sweater over a patterned shirt and leave the cuffs out for an effortless but elegant finish.
Jumper, N. Peal. Shirt, MSGM. Ring, Maison Margiela.
IN CHECK
Nothing says ‘grunge’ and ‘comfort’ more than a seriously oversized checked coat layered over sumptuous knitwear.
Coat, American Vintage. Dress, Enza Costa. Pants, Cordova. Ear cuff, Cornelia Webb. Ring, Maison Margiela.
PILE IT ON
The key to layering nonchalantly is to play with oversized proportions, longer lengths, contrasting textures and impactful patterns.
Shirt, Marques’ Almeida. Sweater, M Missoni. Pants, M Missoni.
LONG AND LEAN
Lengthen, languid layers to elongate the silhouette
Left: Puffer jacket, Ienki Ienki. Bodysuit, Cami NYC. Pants, Bondi Born.
Right: Cardigan, Nicholas. Bra, Stella McCartney. Pants, Theory. Ring, Maison Margiela.
Art directed by: Liz Muller / Produced and cast by: Clio Cooper / Assisted by: Mia Georgaki / Styled by: Joey Ebbutt / Assisted by: Angel Cordova Todd / Hair by: Kota Suizu / Make Up by: Jenny Coombs / Model: Frida Westerlund @ Le Management / Produced on set by: Ellie Fenton.