5 ways to easily get a millennial Y2K retro look

December 15, 2020
Fashion

College-style loafers and socks, plaid miniskirts, candy-colored jewels... The most dazzling accessory in 2020 is a rebellious and unruly young attitude-5 ways to help you release the young girl in your heart.

In 2002, the Russian duo tATu released the single All the Things She Said, which portrayed youthful restlessness, and won the music chart first place. By the mid-2000s, Marissa Cooper in the TV series "Orange Boys" made collar jackets, ballet shoes, and college-style polo shirts all the rage. At the same time, Paris Hilton was fond of Juicy Couture sportswear, paired with fancy jewelry and miniature handbags, and became the leader of the girlish style.

Fast forward to 2020. Marc Jacobs recently launched Heaven[1], the same style for men and women, showing a strong girlish nostalgia (the promotional photos use lava lamps, 4x4 metal beds and pop star posters as props. Xifeng Home Design Sample).

There is no doubt that millennials and Gen Z are the initiators of a new wave of nostalgia. Depop fans [2] (more than 21 million people) love to search for "Y2K wear". The initial form of this style can be traced back to Chloë Sevigny's internship at Sassy magazine around 1992, her loafers and socks Matching also started the fashion trend in the early 2000s.

The nostalgic and retro fashion reminds people of relaxing and good times, and this year is especially healing. Social media’s obsession with knitwear [3] shows no signs of ending, and pleated skirts [4] continue to flood on Instagram (the exquisite wide-collared shirts are reminiscent of high school uniforms). It seems that as 2020 comes to an end, this Y2K wind will only get stronger and stronger.

Then come with us to understand the next 5 fashion nostalgia trends.

Iris Law _ Photography by Larissa Hofmann Courtesy of Heaven by Marc Jacobs.jpg

1. Style 1: College style knitting

Representative brands: Gimaguas, Lirika Matoshi, House of Sunny

Best demonstration: Bella Hadid, IG wears celebrities Camille Charriere and Cierra Nia

The queen of fashion and walking grass planter Bella Hadid has undoubtedly caught the college-style express recently. Last month, she appeared wearing a 70s plaid sweater from Spanish brand Gimaguas, with casual trousers. Homewear [5] is still very popular. The resurgence of academic sweaters (including the deep V sleeveless sweatshirts that can be seen everywhere on IG) is almost to replace the Juicy Couture hoodie and sit on the throne of 2000s fashion items. You won’t go wrong with Hadid[6]. Use loose trousers and classic Dr Martens boots to release your inner rebellious girl.

Lily McMenamy _ Photography by Larissa Hofmann Courtesy of Heaven by Marc Jacobs.jpg

2. Style 2: Plaid mini skirt

Representative brands: Coperni, Chopova Lowena, Le Kilt

Best example: Maisie Williams

A good day for skirt lovers is here. The plaid mini skirt is still a symbol of youth and invincibility, and the Z generation has largely promoted its resurgence (as if it has never disappeared from our vision). The short skirt evokes fond memories of long-lost parties and impromptu park picnics-in 2020, we draw inspiration from the sitcom stars of the 1990s (such as Rachel Green in "Friends" and "Tea Clay Table" Ashley Banks of "Brother"). Please refer to the look of "Game of Thrones" actor Maisie Williams, Coperni skirt, and the stitching rain boots of the 2020 autumn and winter series.

3. Style 3: Socks and loafers

Representative brands: Eytys, Martine Rose, Vagabond, Loewe

Best examples: Zoë Kravitz, Chloë Sevigny, IG favourites Chili Dia and Reese Blutstein

Ever since Stockholm brand Eytys planted us classic unisex loafers, many people must have added a shiny pair to their Christmas wish list. The brand deliberately thickened the soles, please see the pair worn by model Chili Dia. The Copenhagen local model paired "Angelo" loafers with a creamy smooth box jacket, patchwork vest and ankle-length satin trousers. If you want to emphasize youthful vitality, you can choose a cardigan with a school uniform pattern or exaggerated sports pants (Alexa Stark color matching bold flower sports pants are very good). You can also dress unruly when you go out for a walk on the first day of the new year.

4. Style 4: fancy jewelry

Representative brands: Beepy Bella, Blobb

Best examples: Iris Law[7], Richie Shazam, Kiko Mizuhara, Mia Regan[8]

Well, we may never have seen candy-colored resin jewelry since we were nine years old, but people are not as good as the sky, and the trend of 2020 is almost as unpredictable as Twitter news. To put it bluntly, bizarre jewelry has become popular, and brands selling these sweet candy-colored jewelry are also emerging in endlessly. Whether it's the shiny jewelry ring from the Mexican independent brand Blobb or the Beepy Bella pearl necklace, you can immediately stock up and throw it into your Christmas stocking.

5. Style 5: Doll collar

Representative brands: Ganni, Frankie Shop, & Other Stories

Your muses: style stars Imani Randolph, Courtney Trop, Tracee Ellis Ross, Harry Styles

Best examples: Imani Randolph, Courtney Trop, Tracee Ellis Ross, Harry Styles

If you, like us, finished the fourth season of "The Crown" within 48 hours [9] (this is the truth), you must know how much Princess Diana likes doll collars. Decades later, with the increasingly bold collar design, the doll collar that can be worn by both men and women is reborn. Harry Styles, a Gucci lover and American Vogue cover star, can always match exaggerated collars, pearl jewelry and high-waisted trousers just right, which makes people enviable. The Nordic brand Ganni has also cultivated a group of #GanniGirls. They paired a detachable poplin collar with a comfortable button top (see the demonstration of the New York-style fashionista Imani Randolph). This outfit makes people miss high school. School uniforms come.

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