These changes were reflected in fashion. The bright colours of the new flip-phones and high- quality cameras were incorporated into eccentric tiny crop tops and ‘maximalist’ makeup. At the same time, the fashion in movies like Mean Girls and pop stars like Britney Spears influenced the embellished denim looks and mini-skirts.
If you are a regular dweller in the havens of social media, you will have spotted bucket hats, chunky heels, bedazzled outfits, and bright colours.
The 90s and 2000s Y2K fashion trends seem to be back! Many of us may not have noticed these since the turn of the century, but like all trends, they have returned stronger than ever.
The 2000s were a time for a change; the number of new developments progressed faster than we could measure. Everything evolved, from the building blocks of the internet, a new movement in romantic and action movies, to a new generation of pop stars.
Millennials who grew up in this era remember it fondly. It was a time when things were more straightforward, and life was easier (they were kids, after all!), and what better way to commemorate it than with fashion! Millennials amped up their childhood styles by incorporating modern influences such as metallic fabrics and denim-on-denim.
Meanwhile, for Gen Z, the 90s and early 2000s were the time of their parent’s youth. Thus, they are incredibly curious and influenced by their style, revamping it with their personal touches and showing it off via Instagram and Pinterest.
Celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo and Doja Cat have brought back pieces like baby tees and metallics. This reincarnation was inevitable, as fashion trends are cyclical; just when you think you’ve seen the last of them, they emerge from the pages of history to sensationalise once again.
Fashion is an expression of our inner selves; the bold embrace exotic colours, while the tranquil find comfort in knits and eye- soothing neutrals.
As humans, nostalgia floods the walls of our brains, and fashion can be an outlet for unexpressed love, so make sure you keep your clothes, for they may be back in style someday!
