Fashion Month seems to be drawing inspiration from the Indie Sleaze era, a style that was popular between 2005 and 2015. This aesthetic, known for its edgy and casual look, included items like torn t-shirts, skinny jeans, black hats, and fitted leather jackets. It was closely associated with celebrities like Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Kate Moss, and Alice Dellal, and was heavily influenced by the rock music scene of that time, especially the sound of electric guitars and the style of rock bands.
Several 2027 spring-summer collections have begun to bring back elements of this trend. At New York Fashion Week, brands like 7 For All Mankind and Conner Ives showcased pieces such as afghan coats, slim jeans, and very fine scarves. In Milan, Fendi emphasized leopard prints, while Ermanno Scervino featured the officer's jacket. Gucci also included tartan skirts, a style reminiscent of the 2000s.
London, which has a long history with the Indie Sleaze style, has not embraced the resurgence as strongly as other cities. However, the trend is beginning to appear in beauty aspects, particularly at Prada, where mannequins were styled with pencil skirts, unbuttoned jackets, and visible bras. At Gucci, the initial look of neat buns and minimal makeup evolved into more dramatic styles with smoky eyes.
The officer's jacket, which became a staple after being popularized by The Libertines in the early 2000s, has been reimagined by Ermanno Scervino. The fine scarf, originally worn by Alexa Chung as a loose tie, is now paired with platform heels on the 7 For All Mankind runway. The skin-effect sleeveless vest, a classic from the 1970s, has returned on the runways of Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana. The afghan coat, popularized by Alexa Chung, is making a strong comeback on the runways of Conner Ives, Erdem, and Ralph Lauren, inspired by icons like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
Leopard prints, once popularized by figures like Mary-Kate Olsen, Sienna Miller, and Alison Mosshart, are again a key feature of the Indie Sleaze period. At Fendi, leopard prints are combined with fake fur and high heels. The tartan print, a staple of the punk wardrobe, has been revived by Kate Moss, Lily Allen, and Irina Lazareanu. This Scottish pattern has been featured in the autumn-winter 2026-2027 collections and is expected to be a strong print for the upcoming spring.
Indie Sleaze Resurfaces in Spring 2027 Fashion Collections
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