Would you believe me if I told you that the cool girls are currently trying to dress like mermaids? Well, it’s true. I have had multiple friends laugh out loud when I tried to inform them of this trend, but it’s a real thing. With the stamp of approval from Alaïa and Bottega Veneta, mermaidcore is set to take over in 2023, especially with spring and summer on the horizon.
The trending aesthetic comes to us in mysterious ways. During New York Fashion Week, I set out to find a way to style mermaidcore without it appearing to look like that was my intention. This decision led me to a billowing cutout maxi skirt that gathered a long list of compliments. Now that this trend is editor tested and approved allow me to display the runway that backs it up.
