Fashion explainer: What is cottagecore and how did it become a big trend?


Within the context of fashion, it sees people romanticising outfits that fit the cottagecore aesthetic. Photo composite: Instagram/@kaiagerber, @louisvuitton

When life gets challenging, we all yearn for simpler times. Cottagecore (also known as farmcore or countrycore), a global trend that promotes an idealised interpretation of rural living, is thus becoming a huge hit in this pandemic-ridden world.

Within the context of fashion, it sees people romanticising outfits that fit the aesthetic. Think loose slip dresses, maxi tops, laidback rompers, straw hats, floral embellishments and crochet accessories.

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