Barbie may have ruled the school back in the 2000s, but her fashion game and inclusivity were lacking. Picking up the slack in the form of crop tops, platform boots, and Hot Topic edginess with a more diverse cast were Bratz and Monster High dolls.

fashionSartorial MagazineNovember 22, 2022fashion, Y2K, Alternative style

The Clash of Grunge and Y2K

Individuals in Gen Z are going back to the future with the reinvigoration of the grunge and Y2K aesthetics. The grunge style first became popular in the late 80s and mid-90s, but a newfound appreciation for the style has appeared in members of Gen Z. When thinking of grunge, people often think of Kurt Cobain and the band Nirvana, as well as bands like Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Although a popular music style, the grunge aesthetic is equally seen in clothing.

Sartorial MagazineApril 28, 20222000s, Y2K, Grunge, Paris Hilton, Gen Z, 90s

The renaissance of the Juicy Couture sweatsuit

No outfit encapsulates Y2K realness more than the Juicy Couture sweatsuit. Brightly hued velour sweats with “Juicy” bedazzled across the butt could be seen all over the streets of Los Angeles and worn by high school girls across the country in the early 2000s.

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