As we wind down to the end of the year, we look back at our favourite fashion trends of 2015.

Flower crowns

We love Frida Kahlo for her artistic brilliance and honest emotions. But we are also in awe of her sense of style – particularly the flower crowns. We’ve seen flower crowns adorning many heads this year, from festival goers to trendy people on the streets intent on giving everyday outfits a whimsical twist.

A photo posted by Yoliswa Mona-‘Liswa Mqoco (@yoliswa_xo) on Aug 12, 2015 at 11:15am PDT

Short hair with a burst of colour

Both girls and boys were way more experimental with their hair this year. From silver and platinum blonde hair, to pink, blue and green hues. We approve – life’s too short to have boring hair. #shorthairdontcare

A photo posted by Maitele (@maitele_wawe) on Nov 9, 2015 at 8:03pm PST

Eyebrows on fleek

One would think that eyebrows only started existing in 2015, that’s how hot this trend became. Girls (and some guys) are obsessed with getting the perfect arch and thickness. While many people get it wrong and end up looking like clowns, we commend those who get it right every single time.

A photo posted by Yoliswa Mona-‘Liswa Mqoco (@yoliswa_xo) on Oct 27, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

Septum rings and flash tattoos

Piercings and tattoos have always been youth’s ultimate sign of rebellion. This year we took it further; we fell in love with septum and nose rings as well as tunnel piercings and flash tattoos. 

@pharytale of @mahoyoofficial   A photo posted by Cedric Nzaka (@everydaypeoplestories) on Dec 1, 2015 at 9:18am PST

Banging beards

Beards are just so bae. We feel sorry for those guys who can’t grow them. We love how creative Tzvi Kaap (below) always is with his beard.

A photo posted by Tzvi Karp (@tzviyonce) on Oct 7, 2015 at 2:25am PDT

Almost all the hats

There were so many hats that became must-haves: from the fedora, bowl hat, to the spotie and baseball hat. People were wearing this fashion accessory whether you were in the sun or not.

#Venda caps now available in and around Thohoyandou. Limited stock, get yours now.

A photo posted by Aluwani (@aluwaniaudrey) on Nov 25, 2015 at 3:46am PST

Sports luxe

It sounds like a paradox, the idea of glamorous sportsware, but fashion gurus made it work. The it items of this trend would probably have to be the wedge sneaker, worn with workout leggings. Or, as Rihanna and other fashionistas have shown us, a sexy evening dress can look chic worn with sneakers and a cap.

A photo posted by Cedric Nzaka (@everydaypeoplestories) on Jun 2, 2015 at 3:43am PDT

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