{"id":22051,"date":"2026-03-12T06:38:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/?p=21773"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:05:45","slug":"deja-vu-by-design-why-the-2016-aesthetic-is-taking-over-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2026\/03\/12\/deja-vu-by-design-why-the-2016-aesthetic-is-taking-over-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"D\u00e9j\u00e0 Vu by design: Why the \u20182016 aesthetic\u2019 is taking over 2026\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Scroll through your social media, and you&#8217;ll see it: blurry mirror selfies, chokers, Snapchat filters, and those unmistakably sculpted eyebrows. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Welcome to 2026, where the internet has collectively decided that ten years ago was, somehow, a simpler time.<\/p>\n<p>What started as a TikTok nostalgia wave has morphed into a full-blown cultural reset. The\u00a0\u201c2026 is the new 2016\u201d movement\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0just about posting\u00a0throwback photos or reminiscing about\u00a0Kylie lip kits;\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0a psychological retreat to a moment that felt less overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe often view the past through rose-tinted lenses, and right now, that nostalgia is serving a very real purpose,\u201d explains Michael Zahariev, co-founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxity<\/a>. &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/five_ways_nostalgia_can_improve_your_well_being\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies<\/a>\u00a0have\u00a0actually shown\u00a0that when people are encouraged to engage in nostalgic thinking, they feel happier and more resilient in times of stress. In the current climate, looking back to 2016 evokes a specific kind of joy, and fashion\u00a0offers a\u00a0vehicle for that feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The circularity of style: A decade in icons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He continues, &#8220;As\u00a0Luxity\u00a0marks a decade in luxury, one absolute truth has been proven: trends don&#8217;t just disappear; they circle back\u2014better styled, better informed, and more investment-minded than before. The global pre-owned luxury market now surpasses \u20ac30 billion, and the smartest wardrobes in 2026 aren&#8217;t being built by chasing what&#8217;s next, but by investing in what&#8217;s already proven iconic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To mark this cyclical moment,\u00a0Zahariev\u00a0has curated a 10-year retrospective: one brand and one\u00a0\u201cyou-had-to-be-there\u201d hero piece that dominated the cultural conversation each year from 2016 to 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Gucci\u2019s Maximalist Comeback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/gucci\/leatherpython-dionysus-small-shoulder-bag-bluewhite-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Gucci Dionysus Small Shoulder Bag<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a02016 was the year Gucci\u2019s new era went mainstream. The Dionysus became an instant status shorthand\u00a0-ornate hardware, day-to-night versatility, and a silhouette built for Instagram before the &#8220;influencer&#8221; aesthetic even fully existed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21774\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21774\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21774 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gucci-Leather-Python-Dionysus-Small-Shoulder-Bag-Blue-White-e1773125063734-400x288.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"288\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gucci Dionysus Small Shoulder Bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Christian Louboutin\u2019s Red-Sole Reign<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/shoes\/christian-louboutin\/patent-so-kate-pumps-red-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0In 2017, red soles\u00a0weren\u2019t\u00a0just footwear; they were cultural currency. Dominating red carpets and the closets of the elite, the So Kate pump cemented Louboutin as the ultimate power shoe.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21775\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21775 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Christian-Louboutin-Patent-So-Kate-Pumps-Red-e1773125173737-400x305.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"305\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Dior Resurrects the Saddle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/dior\/vintage-silk-embellished-saddle-bag-blackred-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Dior Vintage Silk Embellished Saddle Bag<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21776\" style=\"width: 338px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21776 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dior-Vintage-Silk-Embellished-Saddle-Bag-Black-Red-e1773125363621-338x400.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"338\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dior Vintage Silk Embellished Saddle Bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0Dior reintroduced the Saddle Bag, turning a Y2K cult\u00a0favourite\u00a0into a modern must-have. This was the blueprint for fashion\u2019s current nostalgia cycle\u00a0-archive silhouettes reissued with a new cultural appetite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Chanel<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Redefines Power Dressing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/chanel\/caviar-mini-classic-flap-shoulder-bag-pink-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chanel Classic Flap<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21777\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21777 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chanel-Caviar-Mini-Classic-Flap-Shoulder-Bag-Pink-e1773125489851-400x277.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"277\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chanel Classic Flap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0By 2019, the Classic Flap solidified itself not just as a bag but as an asset class. It became the go-to for\u00a0those\u00a0who valued timeless style and investment potential equally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2020<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Prada Makes Sustainability the Aesthetic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/prada\/raffia-crochet-re-edition-2005-shoulder-bag-orange-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Prada Crochet Re-Edition 2005 Shoulder Bag<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21778\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21778 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prada-Raffia-Crochet-Re-Edition-2005-Shoulder-Bag-Orange-e1773125611435-400x297.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"297\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prada Crochet Re-Edition 2005 Shoulder Bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a02020\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0just change wardrobes; it changed values. Prada\u2019s push for regenerated nylon and durable materials proved that practical, story-driven luxury was the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Rolex: The Ultimate \u201cWearable Asset\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/watches\/rolex\/rolex-datejust-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Rolex<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Datejust<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>16233<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21779\" style=\"width: 228px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21779 \" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rolex-Datejust-e1773125732200-288x400.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"317\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rolex\u00a0Datejust\u00a016233.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0Even as markets shifted, Rolex\u2019s dominance remained undeniable. Watches cemented their role as heirlooms and stores of value\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0the kind of luxury designed to be worn daily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Cartier\u2019s Modern Icon Era<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/jewellery\/cartier\/gold-10-diamonds-classic-love-bracelet-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Cartier Love Bracelet<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21780\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21780\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21780 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cartier-Gold-10-Diamonds-Classic-Love-Bracelet-e1773125865986-400x221.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"221\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21780\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cartier Love Bracelet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0Cartier dominated the conversation around timeless modernity. The Love bracelet became a cross-generational staple, equally at home on a TikTok feed as it is in a vault.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Loewe Becomes Fashion\u2019s Hottest Brand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/loewe\/leather-mini-puzzle-crossbody-bag-green-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Loewe Leather Mini Puzzle Crossbody Bag<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21781\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21781 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Loewe-Leather-Mini-Puzzle-Crossbody-Bag-Green-e1773125964602-400x292.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"292\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loewe Leather Mini Puzzle Crossbody Bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0Surging to the #1 spot on the Lyst Index, the Puzzle bag proved that design-led craft can be as recognisable as any logo\u00a0and far more\u00a0collectable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Miu Miu\u2019s Viral Reign<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/miu-miu\/miu-miu-leather-matelasse-coffer-hobo-brown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Miu<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Miu<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Leather<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Matelass\u00e9<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>Coffer Hobo<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21782\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21782 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Miu-Miu-Leather-Matelasse-Coffer-Hobo-Brown-e1773126056799-400x398.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"398\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miu\u00a0Miu\u00a0Leather\u00a0Matelass\u00e9\u00a0Coffer Hobo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0Miu\u00a0Miu\u00a0proved that micro-trends can be engineered, but only brands with a strong point of view can turn temporary virality into long-term longevity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Herm\u00e8s: The Signal of Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Hero Piece:<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/luxity.co.za\/products\/bags\/hermes\/hermes-togo-birkin-35-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Herm\u00e8s Togo Birkin 35<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21783\" style=\"width: 388px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21783 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hermes-Togo-Birkin-35-Black-e1773126178820-388x400.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"388\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Herm\u00e8s Togo Birkin 35.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why it mattered:<\/strong>\u00a0In a\u00a0volatile\u00a0market, Herm\u00e8s briefly overtook LVMH in market cap, underlining a key truth: scarcity,\u00a0craftsmanship, and ultra-premium positioning hold steady, no matter the economic climate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scroll through your social media, and you&#8217;ll see it: blurry mirror selfies, chokers, Snapchat filters, and those unmistakably sculpted eyebrows. 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