Posh. Elegant. Luxurious. Upscale. Traditionally posh is high class, lavish style; perfectly polished. But with the rise of young models and fashion icons like Cara Delevigne and Suki Waterhouse comes a new type of posh.
A few months ago, being “hipster” was everything, it was the new posh. Following the mainstream trends was bad, and rebelling against it was good. But soon afterwards, everyone wanted to be “hipster,” and this sense of style quickly became a mainstream trend. It received lots of backlash in the media, and slowly slunk away.
Without any leading trends in the fashion world, there was room for almost everything. Specifically, the low-maintenance, simplistic, indigenous styles of fashion’s newest top models. Even Chanel and Burberry loved this style, as soon after it became popular this style was seen of the runways Spring/Summer ’15 shows.
In the past models were supposed to be especially well put together, rich, elegant. But now I cannot say the same. Delevigne is known as an urban Brit, friends with the best of celebrities. Waterhouse has similar friends, as she enjoys the companionship of film producers and studio executives alike. Others like Hannah Weiland are creating their own brand, perhaps named after a small crustacean. Despite this, the young models who started these trends seem surprisingly relate-able, with their natural and intuitive sense of humor.
I do have to say that this style is quite fun, and appealing, especially for me. Despite the fact that the trend is supposed to seem so _______, I cannot help but feeling it is perfectly refined. This new-found style is easy, and pretty, and classy in its own way. While I’m not sure I’m ready to sport, kilts and parkas, I can say that there are elements for everyone, from tomboy trousers to mini dresses.
How to Embrace the “Posh” Style
What’s next in the world of “posh?” How do you feel about the current “posh” trend? Tell me what you think in the comments below?
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