It’s finally the last month of 2022, meaning it is time to break out ideas for the new year regarding aspirations, fashion, and so much more!

It is finally December of 2022! Everyone can begin to prepare themselves for closing this year’s final chapter before heading on to a new story in 2023! There are so many things to look forward to for the new year, including new fashion trends, events, aspirations, and personal goals!

Rise of Formalwear

If you haven’t heard it yet, well, now you have! Formalwear is predicted to make a comeback in 2023. Most people don’t wear formal clothing throughout many events unless it is a special occasion or if they work in the corporate world, so many do not know that the Formalwear industry took a hit during 2019-2020.

The staple of formal wear in almost everyone’s wardrobe is a little black dress or a black two or three-piece suit. Traditional at best and boring if you consider the type of clothing that dominates the fashion industry today. Many women have been able to branch out when it comes to formal wear and have even redefined what classifies as formalwear in male-dominated industries. To keep up with this trend, the Formalwear industry has decided to continue looking ahead and redefine what is considered a staple wardrobe piece by prioritizing versatility and statement-making outfits that differ from the black suit that has always been in your closet.

This is pretty big considering that formalwear has been a traditional look type of industry up until the last few years. By pulling more fabrics, designs, and silhouettes into this market, there is a better opportunity for consumers to switch their looks from day to night and to allow more diversity and expression through clothing in the workplace. Thus making formalwear more practical and versatile for all ages and genders no matter what you do.

2023 Predicted Fashion Trends

With every new encompassing year comes new fashion trends. 2023 has an assortment of fashion trends that will make you go, “I remember when this was a trend a few years ago!”. Even if you are not a fashionista and obsessed with the newest and latest, it is still good to keep up with what trends are popular, and how you can take said trends and make them your own! Ple, you never know if something will stick out to you that you might fall in love with after trying!

Here are the predicted trends for the year of 2023!

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The State of Fashion in 2023

The fashion industry has finally started to get back on track after the hard time it had surviving during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the last few months of 2022 have not been the best in terms of fashion recovery for the fashion industry. Due to geopolitical conditions and macroeconomics, many fashion executives and experts are nervous about what will come for the industry in 2023.

Looking forward to 2023, many executives and industry drivers are trying to contribute to “a broad state of global fragility.” 85% of fashion experts believe inflation will continue to rise and challenge the market. The energy crisis that the war in Ukraine has caused will all contribute to the further weakening of the fashion market. Updating organizational structures and company policies will definitely be in the mix for major fashion companies and market retailers moving forward in the new oncoming year. This also includes how big companies reach their targeted consumers and audiences. Over the last few years, digital marketing and e-commerce has dominated much of the consumer market, and many big and traditional fashion companies will have to either join the trend or find new innovative ways to make consumers want to stick with their traditional way of making revenue. All brands will definitely have their work cut out for them in 2023 n trying to make themselves stay attractive and relevant to consumers.

These are some of the top 10 fashion industry themes that will be at the forefront of 2023:

• Global Fragility
• Regional Realities
• Two-track Spending
• Fluid Fashion
• Formalwear Reinvented
• DTC Reckoning
• Tackling Greenwashing
• Future-Proofing Manufacturing
• Digital Marketing Reloading
• Organizational Overhaul

2023 New Color of the Year

2023 will have a new “Color of the Year” thanks to PANTONE. With all the drab of winter and all the craziness going on worldwide, this was exactly what everyone needed to lift their spirits going into the new year.

This is one of PANTONE’s time-honored traditions, and they have recently revealed that the new color will be Viva Magenta. This is a bright and powerful pinkish color that is said to represent the future, optimism, joy, and excitement. There are also some hints at crossing over the digital world with the physical world in the design concept of their picture release of the color.

“As virtual worlds become a more prominent part of our daily lives, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real,” Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a statement. “PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known.”

“The last few years were transformative in many ways in terms of people’s sense of self, and the way well-being, priorities and identity are being thought about,” said Laurie Pressman, the vice president of the Pantone Color Institute. “As a result, space has been created where we are free to explore and be accepted for exactly who we feel we are, whether it be in a cybernetic universe, a conventional space, or a magical blend of both.”

PANTONE Color of the Year Offical Partners:

• Cariuma Sneakers
• Hydrow
• Engine Gin
• Motorola

VIVA MAGENTA In Beauty:

• Gucci Velvet Matte Lipstick ($45)
• Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Le Monster Lip Crayon ($22)
• Rare Beauty by Selena Gomes Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($20)
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette ($45)
• essie “isle see you later” Nail Polish ($10

Setting 2023 Goals & Aspirations

Before the year is over, make sure to prepare your self the oncoming year by setting goals for yourself. Whether they are professional or personal goals, it is great to start the new year with direction and purpose. If you are having a hard time coming up with some goals or aspirations that you want for yourself for 2023, here are some tips to help you break past the mental block you have put on yourself so that you can reach your full potential in 2023!

1.) Consider your passions! If something inspires you and fits with your values, it will be easier to achieve them in the long run. Any goal or aspiration that you have should be meaningful to you so that it is meaningful when you reach them or accomplish them.

2.) Set goals you can control! Don’t make goals or aspirations that are not controllable. If you do, you are setting yourself u for failure and you won’t be able to achieve them. You shouldn’t make goals or aspirations that are dependent on others or reliant on external factors. It’s best to be realistic about you can control and take responsibility for.

3.) Imagine your future! What do incision for yourself in the next coming year, or years? What do you want your life to look like, and what does your ideal future entail?

Overall, make sure that your goals align with the life you want and the person you want to be. The stars are limit but within controllable reason. You are the only one standing in your way, so move to the side and plan for yourself to have the best 2023 you can possibly have! The future is yours, as long as you are willing to put in the work!!