Making purposeful strides away from the sombre austerity of the pandemic, observers noted that the New York Fashion Week lit the runways up with striking flashes of Seventies swag. From Jason Wu embracing fringe details, to Tom Ford and The Blondes leaning towards shimmer and shine, there was no mistaking the return of the aesthetic which, fashion-lovers say, will soon trickle down to closets across the world.

Flare with flair 

While a mainstay of the hippie era, flared trousers came into their own in the ’70s. Today, the silhouette is being reinterpreted with denim, and often incorporates fringes and other detailing. Fashion blogger Shrima Rai suggests picking a high-waist version and teaming this with a cropped top: “Keep the top relatively simple so that it doesn’t compete with the pants — these will be the highlight of your look. Add clog heels or chunky sneakers.”