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By Sabrine Daoud, Contributor

As the new year brings new trends, it also leaves some in the past. Manhattan College students talked to The Quadrangle about what trends they hope stay and what needs to go entering into 2024. 

Nayelis Minaya, junior, global business and marketing major

The Quadrangle: What are some ins and outs of fashion trends in 2024?

Nayelis Minaya: I know ballet flats got a comeback. I want it to stick around. I’ve always been a flats girl. I feel like I’m just such a classic person, very simple, very neutral. This is so bad, but an out is ripped jeans.

TQ: On MC’s campus, we see a wide range of styles. What have been some of your favorite trends you’ve seen incorporated in fellow students’ wardrobes?  

NM: I love it when very artsy people wear flowing dresses. They look so feminine but so edgy at the same time.

TQ: Where is your fashion inspiration rooted from? 

NM: Okay, so there’s this influencer named Kelsey Simone, and I’ve been following her for the longest time, and that’s usually where I get my inspiration. 

Brian Odour, senior, electrical engineering major

The Quadrangle: What are some ins and outs of fashion trends in 2024?

Brian Odour: What I want to see come out is panda dunks. If you still have panda dunks, you’re basically just wearing Air Forces. I want to see more expression of who people are through their outfits. I have a love for soccer and sports, so recently, I’ve been wearing a lot of jerseys and trying to incorporate my fits around that.  

TQ: On MC’s campus, we see a wide range of styles. What have been some of your favorite trends you’ve seen incorporated in fellow students’ wardrobes?  

BO: I see a lot of people wear a lot of unique pieces that are just out there. I saw this girl wear high-top spikey boots and have her whole outfit revolve around that, which was cool. I liked the diversity and uniqueness because of its creativity and how much it stands out. 

TQ: What attracts or steers you away from some fashion trends today?

BO: Essentials hoodies. The Fear of God brand is more than just a hoodie and sweatpants that people wear. People need to look more into that brand and their other pieces.

Colin Cook, freshman, civil engineering major

The Quadrangle: What are some ins and outs of fashion trends in 2024?

CC: I think wearing pants that fit and belts are in. When I was younger, I would wear size 40 pants and had to wear three belts to hold them up. I’m tired of seeing sweatpants. 

TQ: On MC’s campus, we see a wide range of styles. What have been some of your favorite trends you’ve seen incorporated in fellow students’ wardrobes?

CC: I mean, of course, I enjoy looking at people’s shoes. I respect and can compliment you if you have a nice pair of shoes, even if they’re ugly. I noticed a more alt-fashion that has been growing among my friends. 

TQ: Have you contributed to any micro trends you regret today or feel helped your style? 

CC: When I was younger, I grew up skateboarding, so I would buy a lot of skate tees, but I don’t know if that was something I enjoyed, and I sold all of them on Depop whenever I got tired of them.