It's fair to say that has whipped its way through a lot of trends. We've seen (off-duty dancewear, stretchy fits, legwarmers and a touch of tulle), Normcore (at its heart, Dad dressing), and our personal favourite - Grandadcore (little did they know, we've been championing this for years.) You may also like Coquettecore, spurred on by phenomenal popularity takes its inspiration from vintage fashion with a modern spin.
It's playful without a doubt, and very flirtatious in a very demure, wink-over-the-table sort of way. Dead romantic, it tends to lean toward a pastel colour palette, lots of pearls and some good old face framing curls. Famous fans include and "Coming in hot on the heels of cottagecore is coquettecore," says H! Fashion's Fashion Features Writer Tania Leslau.
"Take the latter, deconstruct it and hey presto you have coquettecore. Favouring cheeky lace over modest, voluminous silhouettes, the newest Core around town is akin to the naughty sister who sneaks out to party when the parents are in bed." Enter the Hollister Bow Jeans that the Tiktokers are going absolutely mad for.
Their super comfortable shape (baggy leg with a low-rise waist) is countered by the delicate bow embroidery on the back pocket, bringing a touch of cheeky whimsy to proceedings. The medium wash denim is ultra wearable and they're also a little faded, making them seem like you might have picked them up from a 00s it-girl's car boot sale (surely every vintage fan's dream). You may also like Their.
