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In terms of fashion, that’s the world of TikTok, and we live in it. The video-focused social media app has largely claimed its trend-setting space for 2020, putting everything from yoga pants to leg covers back on the map. Now, according to a hashtag with more than 130 million views and continuing to grow, a new, albeit completely unexpected, winter accessory has taken over: balaclavas. We’re not sure how we got here, but the recent variations of the style that are emerging thanks to the social media-driven phenomenon are so cute that we’re not mad about it either.
A warm top, which looks like a loose hood that leaves a hole for the entire face to pass through, or in some cases, just the eyes, which is not always a sign of recognition. know of a fashion enthusiast. Its origins actually go back to war, named after the small Ukrainian town where the Battle of Balaclava took place. There, during the Crimean War in the 1800s, soldiers from Great Britain wore knitted clothing to keep warm after women back home made and shipped them themselves.
Today, accessories are back in time Masks caused by the pandemic, as some of them actually include mouth guards. There are Louis Vuitton knitwear iterations for the spring 2022 collection. There’s a Paco Rabanne version for spring 2021 that uses its signature chain mail. Then there are Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala.
As polarized as it may seem, it doesn’t look like these sweatshirts are going anywhere anytime soon, especially considering TikTok’s trends. DIY knitted piece. However, that’s what makes balaclavas so fun to style. Scroll ahead to see 20 ultracool styles we found online.
