Trends I’m Skipping No Matter How Viral
Just because something is everywhere doesn’t mean it belongs in your wardrobe. Some are fun to watch. Some are genuinely creative. And some? A complete waste of moola. You can skip over some of these ridiculous viral trends that are “sold out everywhere” and still be your own “it” girl.
Here’s my honest list of trends that are totally worth skipping no matter how viral they are. Trust me, you’re not missing out.
1. Character Collectibles as Fashion Accessories (Labubu, Sonny Angel, cry babies, etc.)
These started as toys, and now they look like little demons have taken over. Perhaps Labubu had the biggest moment out of all of the character collectables, and that moment was very loud. Clipped onto luxury bags, Labubu charms often overpower the entire look. Instead of adding personality, they turn the bag into a walking chaos that took over a luxury handbag’s class. Now when it comes to character novelties, I do love cry baby and hello kitty, but again not on my bag. Think of Kim Kardashian’s infamous quote about not putting a bumper sticker on a Bently. So don’t put a Labubu on Hermes.
2. Micro Bags That Can’t Function
I may receive a lot of hate for this because I know how much we love our micro bags, but to use a micro bag SOLO is a joke. At that point your “handbag” isn’t a handbag, it’s a prop. Yes, they’re cute. Yes, they photograph well, but bags that can’t hold a phone, cardholder, and keys are essentially “handbag” jewelry. In my opinion micro bags are acceptable used as an actual bag charm or be given to a child. Below is the perfect example of how a micro bag should be used (although I’d personally stay away from the x2 logomania look, which brings me too…)
LV x TM Micro Alma Monogram Multicolor S00 - Women - Accessories | LOUIS VUITTON ®
3. Loud Logos as the Entire Look
Logomania was TREANDING a few years ago, and some decided to carry that trend with them for the rest of their lives, but oversized monograms, repeated branding, logo hardware on top of logo hardware is anything, but timeless and chic. A statement outfit doesn’t need to scream. When the logo becomes the only design from head to toe then your personal style gets replaced with brand visibility. I’m a sucker for the LV monogram, but I’m not going to make it my entire look (that’s also VERY expensive yet somehow very cheap looking). Keep your logos at a max 2 items.
4. Performative “Quiet Luxury”
Neutral tones alone don’t equal taste. When minimalism becomes a uniform rather than a philosophy, it stops feeling intentional. Luxury is personal, not a checklist of beige items approved by social media. Quiet luxury was never about beige everything, rigid capsule formulas, or copying someone else’s idea of restraint. It was about discretion, quality, and confidence. On social media, luxury has been flattened into an aesthetic: cream knits, slick buns, gold hoops, the same bag on every arm. What was once about individuality and discernment has become performative minimalism.
Real luxury doesn’t need to signal itself through sameness. It’s felt in fabric choice, tailoring, wear over time, and how effortlessly something integrates into a real life. When “quiet luxury” becomes a trend to replicate instead of a standard to live by, it loses its meaning entirely.
5. Artificial Scarcity as a Style Signal
So what do I exactly mean by this? Well artificial scarcity means the whole “limited drops” “waitlist” or “impossible to get” pieces treated as proof of taste. Scarcity doesn’t equal style. When the appeal of an item is primarily how hard it was to obtain, the design itself becomes secondary. Luxury turns hollow when exclusivity is manufactured rather than earned through craftsmanship, history, or longevity. True taste isn’t about owning what others can’t access, it’s about choosing pieces that would still matter even if everyone could.
xx
Rana