Strutting your way through city streets. Dancing on impromptu wooden stages. Signaling your entry into a room by the sound of your carabiner. You guessed it – it’s officially almost Lorde Summer.
The impending shift from Brat to Lorde comes on the heels of the 28-year-old New Zealand singer-songwriter’s highly anticipated album Virgin, which marks a distinct shift in style and sound.
But Lorde’s evolution goes far beyond her music.
So, what is Lorde Summer?
Through her single What Was That, unexpected dance performances in Sydney, and red-carpet appearances, it’s clear Lorde’s style has entered a new era – one that’s refreshingly minimalist, pared back, and dare we say, basic? It’s a nod to her gender fluidity summed up in her own words: “I’m a woman except for the days when I’m a man.”
For those looking to bring this energy beyond your playlists and into your wardrobes, we’ve rounded up our favourite Lorde Summer inspired fits to wear all season long.
Rest in peace Brat Summer. You would have loved Lorde.
Scholarly chic
Nothing says waking up from a 17-year-old dream than reclaiming your schoolgirl aesthetic and giving it a cool-girl edge. From her bomber jacket right down to her pleated skirt, Lorde has mastered the art of serving intellectual conversations by day and cruising off into the distance on a Lime Bike by night.
Beyond binaries
If gender-fluid fashion is having its moment, Lorde is arguably its fearless leader. Balancing oversized suit pants with a fitted strapless top, Lorde’s ability to blend fashion’s antitheses creates not just a perfectly weighted look but a message as powerful as her lyrics.
Polo prep
If you’ve been looking for a sign to dust off your polo and pair it with a ballet flat, consider us your fashion Lordes. Preppy up top, casual down below – yep, this Lorde fit is serving the kind of confidence that shooshes fans mid-show without a second thought.
