The stars say “Undertaker Chic” is going to be huge next season.
Wouldn’t it be nice to know the trends ahead of time? To know exactly when to snatch up that eBay Betsey Johnson slip dress before the price skyrockets?
Sure, we can always predict the next big thing based on past trend cycles (styles always come back around!) or based on what the niche fashion cool kids are currently wearing — or really even what the dozens of professional trend forecasters are predicting….. but what if we could know? What if there was some kind of crystal ball we could look into to see exactly what everyone is going to be drooling over a couple of months from now?
Well, I tracked down the leading Fashion Psychics in the industry (yes, there is such a thing) and asked!
Inbaal Honigman is a celebrity psychic whose work has been featured in Elle, Cosmopolitan, and MTV. She uses Tarot, astrology, palmistry, clairvoyance, and other methods of divination in her readings.
Here’s what she had to say about next season's fashion trends:
“…The ‘80s revival isn't over, and now expands to oversized silhouettes. The 7 of Cups Tarot card predicts frayed edges and vintage washes for denim styles, and tops sporting undone hems and effortless rips. Floral patterns will add detail. Rather than bright ‘80s colors, the runway will debut hazier shades such as aloe, daisy, and lavender.
Leaning into the darker side, some ‘Undertaker Chic’ is predicted by the 5 of Disks Tarot card. Every dark hue except black will make up the palette. Midnight blue, ink gray, and aubergine purple, with flashes of burgundy and amber. Structured shoulders and long layered skirts will complete this sophisticated style, paired with sturdy black court shoes for red carpet evenings, or clunky boots for every day.”
I don’t know about you, but to me, that sounds like we’re all going to be dressing like sexy ‘80s New Wave rock stars next season. I feel like I’ve been prepping for that trend my whole life. Get me some shoulder pads — STAT!
Now, as with all good psychic advice… you gotta get a second opinion!
I caught up with Abigail Soltis, a creative writer and psychic from New England. Her divining background is a little bit different from Inbaal’s— she derives her inspirations from Christian Mysticism, the natural world, and the occult feminine.
Here’s what the spirits told her would arrive next in fashion:
“…I'm seeing futuristic, architectural designs. I'm seeing them as slate grey, but pops of neon patterned within. An example that I was seeing was using shoulder pads to create a castle wall structure.” (Hmmmmm — sounds a little bit like an extension of the Weirdieval trend!)
Abigail continued, “…I was also seeing full-body wear with hoods — they look a little bit like morph suits, but upscale. This type of fashion reminds me of Kanye's Yeezy and some of what Grimes may wear (I see she's following [Rui Zhou] on Instagram so I'm pointing to there), and I'm also seeing lace included in these full-body suits. I feel like where we have seen crochet grow huge, lace may be what replaces it.
Lastly, I'm seeing some drop-waist dresses, accordion pleats, and animal motifs (I saw a moth specifically! Maybe a Whimsigoth connection?).”
TWO shoulder pad mentions from two different psychics? Oh... there isn’t a vintage Claude Montana jacket in the world that’s gonna be safe from me…
Also! Pantone, if you’re reading, this part of Abigail’s reading is for you: “…For colors? Neon yellow (#d0fc01), orange (#c05b0d, #fa9900), teal (#b5e5d4), and some sort of electric pink like (#fe00c4) feel huge.”
So, with all this in mind, here’s what I’m going to be on the hunt for next season:
Vintage Claude Montana ANYTHING (Obviously)
Sturdy Black Court Shoes (maybe some Miu Miu Mary Janes?)
Anything in Shocking Pink
And, as always, anything that could’ve been used as a costume in Practical Magic… 🌀
Kaitlin Owens is the Archival Fashion Editor for HALOSCOPE. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Dilettante. For a closer look at her work, please visit kaitlindotcom.com.