Published: January 8, 2017 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
We’ve always got an eye out for the next big trend, especially at the beginning of a New Year like now. Last year we saw a lot of new trends, which, we have a feeling there were sent packing alongside the year. But like the saying goes, ‘new year, new things,’ designers are already introducing us to new trends that we can’t stop talking about.
Meet the new trend that is quietly blowing up: the dress with puffed sleeves. First spotted on a Ghanaian media girl, Selly Galley, who puffed out a few days ago in the dramatic number created by Sima Brew. But it turns out the Ghanaian designer isn’t the only one hopping on the puffy dress trend. Yesterday, Nigerian style blogger, Nini also embraced the trend (by a different designer) for a wedding ceremony, which is enough reason to declare it the trend of 2017 — fingers crossed.
While the trend is still on our radar, keep scrolling to peek, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
A close-up look:
Selly Galley
Nini (a close-up look).
Back view:
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Your number #1 fashion obsessed guy. Ubong Richmond is a fashion editor with Fashion Police NG - one who derive joy monitoring and spotting new trends. You will also find me stalking celebrity wardrobes and fashion brands that are about to blow-up.
