Yes, the Fisherman Aesthetic was called out as a trend to watch in this year’s Pinterest report, and I’ve already seen plenty of evidence to support the prediction. This past summer there was a charmingly bizarre influx of sardine-themed clothing and accessories, perhaps inspired by the rise of Fishwife, the cult-favorite tinned fish company. Staud’s “Staudine” Tommy bag and Bottega Veneta’s sardine-handled woven-leather bags both caused a frenzy, selling out multiple times. I stumbled upon sardine-shaped chocolates at multiple NYC shops, got served countless ads for the Menstruation Crustacean on Instagram and continued to spot net totes everywhere I went, long after I thought they reached their peak in 2019.
Adjacent to all of this has also been the rise of capsule wardrobes, with a spotlight on simple classics like fisherman sandals, cableknit sweaters and all things striped. And with people seemingly taking an interest in more utilitarian outerwear, like the barn coat and Barbour jackets, it’s only a matter of time before rain jackets are given the opportunity to shine as a wardrobe staple that’s not just practical, but chic too. Heck, you could even argue that the bucket bag is contributing factor to our newfound fisherman obsession.
