The Trend: The Year 2000 Revival
Over the past few seasons, the resurgence of Y2K fashion in all its dazzling glory has been nearly impossible to ignore, and for good reason. As the industry prepares to embark on the metaverse, uncertainty about how high tech and high fashion will mingle is fueling nostalgia for the good old days when humble flip phones and flip flops ruled.
Milan in particular has been bitten by the Y2K bug. There were furry chubbies at Fendi and bodycon latex dresses at Versace, while Blumarine creative director Nicola Brognano highlighted an assortment of Barbie handbags and logo belts to complete his ready to wear.
In Paris, Miu Miu's miniskirts took a double turn for fall and spring. Cut so short that pockets peeked out, they have a naïveté reminiscent of school uniforms and have enjoyed flash media coverage. Recently, they were seen on a trio of the leading ladies of "Euphoria": Hunter Schafer, Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.
The hubbub around the year 2000 has a lot to do with stardom: it's flashy and upbeat, making it catnip for photographers. It is also easily reproducible. The trend has spilled over into the contemporary market, allowing Gen Z to experiment with its codes. These would-be zoomers were just infants in the early 2000s, but are feverishly taking to social platforms like TikTok and Instagram to pay homage to the icons of the decade through style.
What better way to show your love for the princess of pop Britney Spears than with a fan t-shirt? Hoping to replicate Paris Hilton's wardrobe from "The Simple Life"? Slip into Diesel's ultra-low rise jeans and pair them with Mach & Mach's Lucite sandals. Meanwhile, the signature Hervé Léger bandage dress of the 2000s red carpet lives on in two more directional pieces. If this is the look of choice, do like a Kardashian and be sure to document it for posterity - or at least your Insta followers.
Over the past few seasons, the resurgence of Y2K fashion in all its dazzling glory has been nearly impossible to ignore, and for good reason. As the industry prepares to embark on the metaverse, uncertainty about how high tech and high fashion will mingle is fueling nostalgia for the good old days when humble flip phones and flip flops ruled.
Milan in particular has been bitten by the Y2K bug. There were furry chubbies at Fendi and bodycon latex dresses at Versace, while Blumarine creative director Nicola Brognano highlighted an assortment of Barbie handbags and logo belts to complete his ready to wear.
In Paris, Miu Miu's miniskirts took a double turn for fall and spring. Cut so short that pockets peeked out, they have a naïveté reminiscent of school uniforms and have enjoyed flash media coverage. Recently, they were seen on a trio of the leading ladies of "Euphoria": Hunter Schafer, Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.
The hubbub around the year 2000 has a lot to do with stardom: it's flashy and upbeat, making it catnip for photographers. It is also easily reproducible. The trend has spilled over into the contemporary market, allowing Gen Z to experiment with its codes. These would-be zoomers were just infants in the early 2000s, but are feverishly taking to social platforms like TikTok and Instagram to pay homage to the icons of the decade through style.
What better way to show your love for the princess of pop Britney Spears than with a fan t-shirt? Hoping to replicate Paris Hilton's wardrobe from "The Simple Life"? Slip into Diesel's ultra-low rise jeans and pair them with Mach & Mach's Lucite sandals. Meanwhile, the signature Hervé Léger bandage dress of the 2000s red carpet lives on in two more directional pieces. If this is the look of choice, do like a Kardashian and be sure to document it for posterity - or at least your Insta followers.
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