18 trends that will define 2018
Give your
wardrobe a dash of retro chic, freeze to rejuvenate and work from the beaches
of Bali to stay on top of the year ahead
Rediscover culinary goodness
Gut-friendly food
2017 was full of lactose, dairy and gluten
intolerances. So this year, everyone’s going to be looking out for your gut.
With fermenting, pickling and preserving gaining popularity for their gut
benefits, foods such as a kimchi, miso and kefir will be seeing a surge in
2018.
Mocktails over cocktails
Hear us out — with so many people on the health
bandwagon, no one wants to waste calories knocking back a few drinks. So,
expect to see a lot of alcohol-free beer, wine and beverages hit the shelves
soon.
Poke bowls
Considered the next generation (and certainly less
complicated to make) of sushi, poke bowls include hunks of marinated fish which
are then tossed over rice and topped with vegetables and umami-packed sauces.
These bowls are customisable, pack a flavour punch and make for pretty social
media posts.
Upgrade your wardrobe with a
funky twist
Suits in different colours
Suits have always been an integral part of a man’s
wardrobe. But 2018 is the year you can welcome the silhouette in shades other
than the customary black, blue and grey. International menswear brands showed
suits in metallic hues and outof-the-box shades like green, purple and mustard.
Of course, you can adapt it to office wear by wearing unique colours and
pairing them with toned down pants, shirts or jackets.
Blast from the past
Every few years, fashion seeks inspiration from the
past and if runway trends for 2018 are any indication, retro is all set to make
its presence felt again. Loose fit shirts, oversized travel trenches, padded
jackets, striped formal pants, wide neck ties, berets, slim-fit rocker style
suits in checks, grandpa cardigans — it’s all coming back. So don’t go for a
wardrobe overhaul just yet.
Red
Every shade from the red family — from scarlet to
wine — is finding its way into a man’s wardrobe this year. Elegant and yet
quirky — depending on what you team your red with — the hue is just the
challenge a boring wardrobe needs. Top brands had their models walk the runway
in red office trousers, bomber jackets, suit jackets, satin shirts and printed
yacht shorts. Take your pick.
Driving is going to be
simplified
Impressive designs
In 2018, the cars will look better and offer more in
terms of performance, driving experience and the in-car comfort. Both interior
and exterior designs will be plush and get ready for funky colours of the new
cars for the younger car buyers.
Better technology
Sure, the cars are also set to get smarter.
Entertainment and information will be more accessible while on the go. The
luxury cars of 2018 will all be equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
smartphone connectivity options. These are set to make driving and travel
smoother.
Electric way
Towards the end of 2018, a few luxury car makers are
expected to launch their electric car variants. The race is on to see who wins
as all top auto brands have joined the race. The green cars will need service
and charging stations which will also be on the agenda of the auto
manufacturers in the year ahead.
Prepare for the invasion of
smart gadgets and AI
AI to take over our lives
While our televisions are going to be smart home hubs
with embedded AI functionalities, Cortana powered thermostat GLAS, personal
trainer Vi, robot Kuri, and surveillance cameras coming closer to AI will only
make life smarter than ever. AI is also going to become the battleground for
many software and service markets.
More footfalls in mixed reality
Moving on from modest geolocation AR games, virtual
and augmented reality tech will make a significant impact with spatial browsing
for online shopping, in-flight entertainment, interaction with scientific data
in a 3D virtual world as well as music in a not-so-distant future.
Cyber resilience
As the war for our cybersecurity rages on, AI and
machine learning will step in to boost our cyber defences. Riding on increased
focus on privacy and personal data protection, cybersecurity start-ups around
the world will come under the spotlight.
Take the unconventional route to
fitness
Jump around
Hate going for a run? 2018 will introduce you to the most
fun way to sneak in your cardio — jump on a trampoline. A trampoline or
rebounder workout is a low impact exercise but offers the heart pumping cardio
benefits of a hard run.
The Mediterranean diet
Keto is on its way out and the Mediterranean diet is on
its way in. The diet follows the eating habits of people living in
Mediterranean countries and has been linked to better health and longevity. And
it’s not boring with foods such as nuts, olive oil and fish leading the menu.
Cryotherapy
While 2017 was all about speeding up (think HIIT),
2018 is focussing a lot on recovery as well. Cryotherapy is already gaining
popularity with the health gurus on social media and it is essentially standing
in a deep-freezing tank for several minutes. It is said to help you lose
weight, reduce pain and improve athletic performance. Just carry a sweater for
afterwards.
Travel off the beaten path
Digital nomads
Increased connectivity and a culture that’s embracing
the option of working remotely means that digital nomads will continue to
flourish. Imagine working from a shack in Bali, with fresh drinks to stay
hydrated and a beach view as the backdrop. Not a bad work day, right?
Winter travel
Westerners may strive to escape the bitter cold of
their countries during peak winters, seeking some Asian or African sun instead.
But the reverse is also fast becoming true with travellers from the perennially
sunny parts of the world who are travelling to specifically experience the
winter wonderlands. Think German Christmas markets or the northern lights of
Lapland.
Solo travel
Gone are the days where travelling with a group,
family or spouse was the norm. Go solo for some soul searching or just plain
old me time is the new mantra. It’s a perfect way to make some actual friends,
reboot and refresh. Going solo will continue to be the trend to define travel
in the coming days
ETP12JAN18
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