Fashion used to be one of the ways we expressed our feelings and personalities to the world. Now that social distancing is in full effect, most fashion and style enthusiasts have taken this time to redefine their style choices and what dressing up really means to them. For some, dressing up is a way to re-live the moments when everything was normal while for others, it is an escape from the long boring hours we have to spend indoors. From matching outfit sets to weird challenges online, we are spilling the tea on quarantine fashion.
Matching setsThis pandemic has either made you realize that you have very few sweatpants or more than you could ever need.
Matching lounge sets are a staple more than ever, fashionistas and style enthusiasts are matching tie and dye sets, sweatpants and jumpers and other comfortable fabrics you can easily wear the whole day.
DIY Fashion masksDuring this time that a face mask is a basic need, creatives around the world have taken it upon themselves to sew fashionable face masks using colourful Ankara fabrics, silk and even leather. These masks are re-usable and just as safe as surgical masks if made correctly. Thousands of people around the world have taken this opportunity to create
stylish masks that act as accessories to outfits whilst serving their purpose. See how you can create your own fashion mask here.
Home CatwalksModels have been left to
catwalk across their living rooms now that shows around the world have been cancelled and the venues closed. A former French Vogue editor, Carine Roitfeld, together with YouTube's head of fashion and beauty, David Blasberg, hosted the first
virtual fashion show on Youtube, Fashion Unites, to raise funds to fight Covid-19. Models such as Karlie Kloss, Winnie Harlow and Alessandra Ambrosio strutted their outfits across their homes in support of the initiative which was a huge success- perhaps because we had a sneak peek of the lavish homes the models live in.
MetGala ChallengeWhen the biggest event in high fashion,
Met Gala, which usually takes place on the first Monday of May, was cancelled,
Vogue and fashion enthusiast Billy Porter took it to social media to create a challenge that fans could participate in. The challenge was to create some of the most iconic looks from previous editions. Some recreations were really good while others were just for laughs since they used materials like toilet paper and kitchen foil. To see pictures of the challenges visit
here.
Pillow challengeThis new level of comfort is also a product of social distancing. The challenge started on
Instagram but soon moved to TikTok. All you have to do is attach a pillow to your body using a belt to cinch in your waist and make a strapless 'dress'. Any other accessories can be added to make your outfit as chic as it can possibly be.