Trendwatch: Who's More Stylish? The Grammys vs. PEA

Hey trendsetters, watchers and everyone in between–we’re your new Trendwatchers!

We are Maya and Grace, both returning lowers. We love fashion and noticing trends in what everyone is wearing. We can’t wait to highlight amazing looks on and off campus!

In broader news, the Grammy Awards were a couple of weeks ago. The show was not only a celebration of the year’s best music; it was also an opportunity to see some wonderful fashion icons. For one, we couldn’t get enough of ​Ariana Grande​’s gray gown with tiers of tulle, and gray elbow gloves to match.​ 

Lil Nas X​ had a shockingly pink suit, wearing two matching hot pink belts and a pink cowboy hat. The legendary rapper with “the horses in the back” avoided a monochromatic look with gold jewelry and studs all over his outfit. 

​Billie Ellish​ came to the Grammy Awards in a look that can only be described as the most Billie Eilish of them all; the 18-year-old style icon took the stage in a glittery, patterned overshirt with a lime green turtleneck with puffy sleeves. To accessorize, she wore black sunglasses, a surgical mask and, later on, carried several awards in her arms. This may sound like an odd combination of clothes, but as a whole, it gave the impression of a cool statement piece. 

Meanwhile, on campus, we’re all trying to get through the rest of the freezing winter. As the winter comes to a close, so does Canada Goose season. The flock of Geese are becoming few and far between, replaced by light, colorful outerwear and fuzzy sweaters. Some of us are looking towards warmer times, such as ​upper Sam Chalmers​, who has been seen around campus with a uniquely cool look, wearing black pants with embroidered fish.

Lower Audrie Gonzales frequently wears nature-inspired outfit pieces too, most notably her gorgeous Doc Martens featuring embroidered roses, matching her bright red coat, which is a breath of fresh air from the Canada Goose jackets we often see.

Lower Tasmiah Akter also often sports her Doc Martens, pairing them with her warm, oversized green sweater which she thrifted––a great way to get clothes in a less expensive way that even benefits the environment.

We’ve loved the trend of staying warm with gorgeous shoes and distinct outerwear. Keep up the great fashion, Exeter!