Stylist on Lithuanians' 'village complex,' Turkish tricks, and best jackets from 'Humana'

Lithuanian stylist and content creator Ieva Česnaitė has spoken out against the uncritical adoption of fashion trends, calling it "banal and uninteresting." She observes that many Lithuanians still grapple with a "village complex," a term she uses to describe a fear of standing out from the crowd and a tendency to conform.

Česnaitė pointed to several summer trends, such as flat-soled retro sneakers, butter-yellow colors, capri pants, and thong sandals, but cautioned against blindly following them. She believes that true style comes from personal expression, not from mimicking what is currently popular.

A common mistake she frequently encounters is a lack of personal style, often stemming from this fear of individuality. This can lead to outdated fashion choices or an overemphasis on trends that do not suit the individual. Česnaitė advocates for developing a personal aesthetic that transcends the ephemeral nature of fashion trends.