I’d say Personal styling has always been for a small group of people. Historically, most just wear what society tells them to. TikTok and Instagram are just the newest sources-it’s not profound or bold to say personal style is dead. Ain’t shit changed.
Like subcultures, the internet comodifies and homogenizes whatever is out of the norm. If anything, the internet exacerbates conformity and group-conforming.
Yup. I feel like the whole “personal style is dead” belief just comes from the surge of a lot more people being interested in high fashion and trend forecasting. Nothing has changed, people are just now becoming aware that personal style is not the norm.
I use the *eudupe* as a work bag and have had no issues. It's a comfortable bag, has lots of room, and doesn't lose its shape. That being said, I also take care of all my bags and don't carry water bottles, pens, keys, or anything that could damage the interior.
I just enjoy my own style. Sometimes preppy. Sometimes bougie. Days of just plain Levi’s and T-shirt . Everything is so expensive, in 2025 im wearing what’s in my closet, SAMBAS and all! Birkerstocks, Gucci loafers, etc are timeless. You are very enjoyable and Happy New Year!!!!
Tim’s, like Birkenstocks or Chuck’s are timeless. As long as they don’t change the basic aesthetic of the shoe/boot, you can wear them forever even if they’re sliver or furry or stacked. As a old fashion head (50+years old), it’s fun to shop your closet as trend cycles return. All the cool clothes you “thrift” were once “out of fashion”. If I love something and it’s unique and/or good quality, I keep it forever.
Same lol. I’m only 35 and I’ve never not worn my converses or Birkenstocks. A lot of these are micro trends and I don’t see people wearing them anyways. The only time I see people doing this is when I have to go to New York for my job and everyone looks the same and it’s really eerie.
Would you consider Dr Martens are timeless classics? I mean i have my all black Martens that checks all the mark for what i would personally consider timeless footwear should have: its affordable, simple, comfy, seemingly never go out of style, really versatile that covers a broad range of styles and been a part of a lot of subcultures, easy to build upon, lots of option for personal expression and most importantly lasts you a long time. also w different collabs that just works and keeps the brand fresh and up to date
Nah I am so proud to have found this channel. A young black man who I resonate with just chatting positively and being engaged in his passion. Love it bro! Wishing you more success in 2025 and more great content to come
Europe and Japan have LOADS of 'young black men' who are into ultra avant garde fashion and experimentation without fear. Hope 2025 sees Ye Olde Algorithm introduce them all to your feed. There's a guy on Dickimchi's channel who often pops up and he always looks fantastic-- I covet that epic Japanese leather jacket he often wears. It makes his entire outfit.
What does his skin color have anything to do with it? A bit racist to have to mention it. If you replace black man with white man you’d come off as racist so set the same standard
10:07 I love that you commented on how underwear as outerwear puts the focus on body rather than the clothes themselves because I think it really ties into the whole thinnes is back/heroine chic returning and how the real appeal of that trend is just looking skinny instead of doing something interesting with the clothes.
@@lilywerteeJust like how no fit body is gonna have you feeling as good as being secure in yourself. At the end of the day if you're wearing stuff or working out specifically to feel better about yourself it's gonna be less effective than just acting in a way that you identify with.
i’m trying to retrace my memory of the phrase “-core.” i first saw “cottagecore” about a decade ago on tumblr, which at the time i assumed came from “scenecore” which i thought came from “nightcore” the music genre. i googled it just now, and “nightcore” was actually a band before it was a genre, and the “core” comes from “hardcore” music. crazy how it seemingly switched from music to fashion. the more you know
You have such adorable, sincere, good energy. I can't imagine people taking your opinions the wrong way. I don't comment on videos often but I've been following for years and always look forward to your videos! Sending good vibes your way 💕
I think trends are definitely dying, because I have never seen that many fashion enthusiasts who doesn’t even care about the trends or what will be popular before, I would say one of the reasons might be how brands started to go for timeless looks, you can rock the same jacket you got now and even 5 years later and you would still look stylish. Other one might be the fact that people started to realize the rules of being able to style, you can make most of the garments look good if it’s proportions are right and if you accessorize it, add your personal touch to it. And this is definitely not a bad thing. Fashion is actually healing.
Not the reason why hype reason died imo. It's mainly due to the fact that people don't want to pay these crazy resale prices that are 3-5x the retail price. People wisen up and decided not to deal with that anymore. With a price you're paying for Jordans in resale, which could be 300-600 dollars. You can buy quality footwear
As someone who lives on the upper East coast certain brands like Birkenstock, Ugg, North face, Timbs etc will never go out of style. It’s more than fashion for us we need to survive during the winter lol
Personal style isn't dying... we are. We are getting older, this generation, your audience, the people who are active the most in this culture rn. This is just what happens to everyone as they age. We want it... easy. Welcome to the rest of your life.
Personal style never dies. It’s just is not for everyone. It’s for people that truly enjoy the art of fashion. It doesn’t feel “exhausting” because it’s simply fun and expressive.
Tiktok didn't create or even popularize the whole -core stuff. I was very online and into fashion in 2015 and everything was already a -core or a -wave back then.
No it definitely did. I never heard about cores until TT and I was also online in 2015. It may not have created it but jt definitely disseminated the term to the mainstream and popularized it as one of the most popular apps in the country.
@@maverickbull1909 cores were a thing on tumblr back in the early 2010s. cleancore, lovecore, rainbowcore, angelcore, hospitalcore (inspo for late 2010s traumacore) etc.
I think this depends on how tapped into different corners of style you are. I’ve heard of cores long ago but it wasn’t used much in what I’m interested in
yes and no- i agree that a lot of niches/aesthetics had -core and -wave but in the past year with coquette being really popular I see people use "-core" as a joke almost daily, which I think reflects how popularized that word has become, I think it just reached its peak in the last 1-2 years but there definitely had a lot of popularity in certain spaces before
i think that underwear as outerwear, at least in womenswear, is gonna shift more towards things like slip skirts and bras/camis as tops once summer hits and the temperatures keep rising. super agree with what you said about how in its 2023-24 iteration, it placed focus on the body more so than the clothing, which then conflated ultra thinness as trendy during underwear as outerwear's peak. also $6,000 for embellished miu miu panties is wild..
yess i agree with the slipskirts and bra/camis bc I love when people layer things, and I definitely see people incorporating those pieces in their outfits in the summer to add more to their outfits, also they're sooo easy to thrift which I love
I just love watching all your videos ever since I discovered your channel. I'm still searching for my own style but I feel like even if it's a "dying trend" I will continue to do so because I can have fun with clothes I would've probably never tried to wear a couple years ago. I wish you all a happy New Year!
I don’t think personal style is necessarily dead, it’s just that for most of us peasants, dressing up daily doesn’t make sense. Elements of my personal style will show up in my daily casual outfits, but otherwise it gets relegated to special events
Dude I’m 35, and everything in my closet has come back in style. There’s a lot of stuff I sold on Poshmark that I regret because I genuinely love them but at the time wasn’t getting use out of them, but Birkenstocks and Converse..I’ve been wearing since high school the same with vans and they’ve never gone out of style. A lot of these micro trends I’ve only seen when I’ve had to visit bigger cities for work and basically all the girls were wearing the same sort of uniform and it was really really weird like to see especially when you’re dressed differently. I just want everyone to get a personal style instead of following micro trends.
I still see the birk bostons everywhere and wear my Dior collab frequently. I don’t mind if the hype dies or if everyone wears them, they’re super comfy shoes lol
I don’t consume much fashion content and when I do it’s mostly for fun. I didn’t know about a lot of the trends you mentioned, not even some of the off handedly mentioned ones. 😅 Also my tip for developing personal style (as an uncultured fashion casual) is to look at inspiration from various time periods and cultures, don’t focus on what’s new on social media. If you think it looked nice back then, it’ll look nice now. Mixing aesthetics, especially period and subculture clothing with something more modern or mainstream, into one outfit helps make it less costumey.
idk about other people's personal style condition but mine is vibin & thriving for sure! I feel only someone who tries to develop personal style through social media trends could proclaim its death. Thank you for being our genuine boy Drew and wish you even more success in 2025!
14:18 I wouldn't say that personal style is dying, I think it's more about the increased visibility of people who are just entering the fashion world and jumping between trends. For me personally, 2024 was a breakthrough in terms of building my dream wardrobe.
I think this is actually so interesting because i watch a lot of commentary too in other topics: content creation, beauty, social media, etc. and they’re ALL pointed to the same thing. The death of “trends” as trends. The communities in all these spaces are craving authenticity. This year will be pivotable in the sense that we want to see real life people, wearing or decorating in the way they truly want. It will be trendy to be your own trend. I love it
I think with the underwear as outerwear trend the runway versions won’t be around much longer, but variations like the gingham boxer shorts, slip dresses, and bloomers as shorts will continue on because they’re more wearable
Slip dresses have been in/out since I was in high school. As you get older you just buy what looks good on you and what makes you feel good. That’s what I’ve learned at 35 so far. Like when people said skinny jeans were “out” . No one I knew cared. You wear what flatters you 🤷🏻♀️. Fashion gets boring if everyone looks the same imo.
Hype falling off and the end of the quick flip might be the saviour for the sneaker slump. With StockX selling fakes the resell market customer pool just became a whole lot smaller. It’ll be interesting to see what the changes at Nike do to its fortunes, especially with the 40th anniversary of Jordan brand next year. (Superman is still the only person allowed to wear his undies as outerwear btw)
one thing I definitelyhave a strong personal opinion on is that personal style is definitely not dead (imo), I feel like personal style came alive really beautifully this year. that numerous different trends and micro trends opened up opportunities for individuals to invite creative new articles of clothing and accessories into their style. I also think a lot of people dont like the numerous niche aesthetics, but I love it because I think it gives space for people with all different styles and tastes to find other people with the same taste or to just be taken more seriously in their style because now people have more of an understanding that numerous different personal styles and aesthetics can be beautiful and relevant at once, rather than only one or two mainstream styles and trends being accepted into current mainstream fashion. basically in my opinion the diversity of styles this year has been really nice to see. of course though it is contributing to overconsumption, but I think the people who pick and choose trends they actually like for them are the ones using trends correctly. id love to see you make a video on ur opinion on stuff like this!!
@ it really isn’t tho. It’s being inspired. Personal style can’t exist anymore if u look at it like that, because everything has already been done at some point
@sarahhdaniellle okay I get what you mean. The trends allow people to explore new styles and integrate them into their personal style. But a great way to test this is if they continuously change up their style every time a new trend is introduced. What healthy is building upon their personal style over the years without throwing out their clothing and replacing it with new styles every few months based on social media trends and feeling like the style they have is outdated and they won't fit in.
I don't think personal style will ever die, but I do think that part of everyones fashion journey is to relinquish some personal style. What was once exciting and new can become stale and a burden, so we reduce our 'personal style'. And hopefully once you're over that slump you can enjoy the process as much as you once did.
Everyone is tired of tik tok and the kids there making everything a trend .. I find the fashion runways & street style videos of different cities are more inspiring I also do have a personal style that changes depending on what’s going on in my life .. on the other hand thank u for your 2024 content
You worded this perfectly. "Making a trend" Makes it artificial and done with the only purpose in mind to have something new without it having a function or meaning whatsoever.
im not really that involved in the fashion world in a broader context but I love watching videos that do talk about them sometimes. seeing the energy of these videos opposed to those who kinda "trend ride" and shame things the moment they arent trendy any more is really refreshing, and I love the logic and thought process behind everything. i definitely think that an era of more timeless capsule wardrobes will be coming soon, because of how much oversaturation and overexposure we have seen in the past few years. i always see people mention the 20 years of fashion trends and how they always recycle (sry if I got the phrasing wrong but yk what I mean), and I always wonder what will happen now because of how fast the fashion trends have been moving this past year (eclectic grandpa, coastal grandmother, mermaid core, coquette, etc.) and I guess the answer is that everything will start to slow down. maybe it has something to do with just growing older and stuff but recently I haven't been joining in and participating in these trends like I used to, so I do kinda see it already happening w/ myself. all in all I appreciate the takes and thx for the great video!!!
I don't think Trends can ever be "dead" they just function different than we have experienced int he past. From the beginning of time human behavior trends had been purely transferred purely through word-of-mouth and face-to-face interaction, they eventually people formed writing, and later printing, and industrial scale production, and later radio and television and now the internet/social media. The medium through which life is lived and products are advertised has been in constant change and that impact how culture feels. Trends used to be almost imperceptible to the average person but cycles and changes to social expectation have simply accelerated exponentially.
i dont think personal style is dying, i think people who say it are just growing up, having less time and realizing that wasting two hours thinking about what you're going to wear everytime you go out is bizarre and stupid honestly
I think fashion will always be something. Trends will always stand, gone or forgotten it will circle back eventually. ATM focusing on building the wardrobe and getting those essentials for every moment/ specific or not, to build a closet that can be special and timeless
Boots have always been a signature for me. Not really on purpose, I just always have a pair or two that’s constantly in my rotation. But I think lug soles or platforms are sort of on their way out in terms of boots. I find myself going for a much lower profile boot and I love the boxer boot trend although I don’t really have a practical application for them so I don’t own them. I also see pants moving towards a much more classic tailored/straight cut and there’s just no room for a bulky boot with them. Pants and shoes always have like a symbiosis in terms of silhouette imo
I am saying that when someone is reading this in 5 or maybe even 10 years from now, Tim's will still dominate the boots section and still be one of the biggest streetwear pieces there is.
Personal styling is the only fashion that matters. Pick an aesthetic and make it your own. Build on elevated basics and add vintage and unique items no one else has. That will transcend all trends.
Happy new year! I love how you talk about fashion. One thing that struck me was how you said ‘third-world country’. I think if you looked at what decolonisation is, it would rock your world. You seem very intelligent and open to new things, so I think you’d enjoy a deep-dive. Another area that you didn’t talk about that you might like to explore more is how gender is explored in fashion and how being open with gender influences fashion on a personal level and then on a community level. Would love to hear your thoughts. Hope to see more of your videos in 2025!
social media just makes the world move faster than it should. No one has time to enjoy a trend and amongst many other things before it dies and on to the next.
I think we are going through a period of "stale trends", it happens from time to time and its often followed for an ubiquitous trend. It happened before the hypebeast era and at the end of the 90s.
I was writing on my journal about how I’am so glad I found my uniform for this winter. I’m rocking the same sweater in different colors with my 2 trousers and I’m not tired of repeating my outfits. What I’m really tired of is the preoccupation of being on the edge or in front of a fashion trend. I don’t care about it all anymore. I see trends in the streets and I can’t help myself to roll my eyes and think “here we go again”… I will always love a white sneaker, a cashmere sweater, a Oxford shirt and a wool trouser even if any of it goes out of style. This year I’ll be working on my uniforms.
I’m at the point of being tired of trends and where what I like. I go through cycles but if I can’t potentially wear it everyday, or even for multiple specific events, I’m not going to buy it.
im sure we all noticed but like irl fashion just isnt the same as “online” or “tik tok” fashion. only a few “trends” are very prominent in everyday life, where i live at least. im sure major cities are more fashion driven of course
Trend can’t die because most people don’t want/care to create. The masses want to follow. They want a leader, someone too look for. Thats why we have influencers and ICONS
imo, there is absolutely nothing wrong with following fashion trends, or buying something that is worn by many, but don't invest in those trends. Find things that you personally like, and mix them in with modern fashion, and you'll be able to stay true to yourself whilst staying true to the present. I personally don't enjoy some trends but with the ones I do like, I try to blend them in with mine in order to not waste money and I try to also be as timeless as possible so i can wear them for long periods or time instead of constantly getting rid of clothes and buying new ones. Fashion is complex, and it will always change, so be careful with what you decide to invest in when buying new pieces!
I feel as if the constant trend cycles and overconsumption are whats burning people out. No one really has the money for that right now either. As far as personal style goes, those that have found their style and enjoy the process will probably keep on with it. For me, my closet is fully rounded out and my personal style is well defined. Its something I put a lot of effort into and really enjoy curating. I'll personally be sticking with it.
I feel like there isn't consensus around what "Personal Style" even is, in my eyes literally everyone is always doing personal style. The act of wearing clothes in itself is a choice no matter the level of intention or consideration. People buy things that they want to wear or find useful/functional, and what you wear (no matter how loud or mundane) is inherently expressing something about each person. I think people have been misguided into the thinking that "Personal Style" has to be some totally "original" "anti-trend" way of dressing yourself but that's utterly ridiculous because everyone is influenced and inspired by how they live and what the see around themselves and that always impacts how a person will get dressed each day. "Personal Style" has never been dead or alive or whatever. "Personal Style" just is.
as someone who barely got into sneakers in 2024 (I mostly stay away from hype drops and just get what I like) I've been happy because I've been able to get the shoes that resonate with me relatively easily. Nike released two models in 2024 that really made me fall deeper into it with the Air Force Linen and the Hot Lava Air Tech Challenge 2's, 2025 looks like it's gonna have some heat so thank God those of us who are into sneakers will hopefully be able to get what we want 🤣 Happy New Year Drew!
I like the ideas. For me 2025 will be the year i tap out of fashion. I always will like dressing don't get me wrong. I buy/sell alot of second hand already, but the amount of time spent thinking and sometimes obsessing about an item or whatever is no longer sustainable for me. We are always being marketed toward using lifestyles and concepts of doing but sometimes we forget to actually go and do and be and live in the moment. My trend for 2025 is putting my clothes and fashion to work for me, turning my coveted sneakers into beaters, maybe snagging my sweater while fence hopping in Costa Rica. Type stuff im on!
I just getting into personal styling to the point where I’m changing my entire wardrobe and starting to get fly. For years, i would just dress in pajamas cause it was comfortable and I still do especially if I’m not going out anywhere
With CEO changes at Nike. I believe that we will see a lot of changes that will be a ripple for other brands as well for a more nostalgic feeling of collecting sneakers in 2010-2017
Idk if personal style is dying or if people are shifting to downsized wardrobes because of the overwhelming nature of so many “cores/aesthetics” in combo with a lot of overconsumption
I think the main reason for why hype culture died is the recession economy worldwide and the insane jump in cost of living where people's groceries and rents jumped up everywhere 😅.
I use the *eudupe* as a work bag and have had no issues. It's a comfortable bag, has lots of room, and doesn't lose its shape. That being said, I also take care of all my bags and don't carry water bottles, pens, keys, or anything that could damage the interior.
One reason I think trends are becoming less interesting is because they're too difficult to keep up with. It feels like they change every week/month. By the time you're able to purchase a specific item, that trend is "dead" and only rich people are able to bounce from one to the other. It's super out of touch and not realistic. But I do think this is where vintage comes in; you can find unique pieces at the thrift, the bins, and vintage stores that make you stand out, while also saving money. When you do this, it almost feels like you're starting your own trend(s) and discovering your own identity within fashion and culture. My hope is that people continue wearing what THEY like, not what's cool or trendy. Finding your timeless pieces that NEVER go out of style is the key, in my opinion. :) Happy New Year!
The time of trends no longer matters, so now even "dead trends" on this list will get discovered by new people and re-embraced as something new. It's like music, you can discover an album from 40 years ago or 4 years ago and it's as new to you now as if it was 4 days old. Time is irrelevant in the age of oversaturation.
Just like we used to say about Jordan One 4-5 years ago, and yet I don’t see anyone wearing them anymore. It’s gonna be the same for timbs (except for places like NY, but it doesn’t represent the majority)
I definitely agree with most of these. I think the only point I would disagree with is the Birkenstock but my view might be a bit skewed being from Washington. Birkenstocks have always been popular here. Every girl wore Birkenstock bostons with a lifeguard hoodie 🤣 and I stayed away from them for that very reason, I finally caved in and I now understand. But I think Birkenstock never wanted their brand to be defined by hype so it seems like they actively try to keep products in stock and when they do a collab, they drop a similar general release for consumers. Overall though what I find interesting is thinking about if any of these trends will truly be dead and forgotten or if they will be recycled and popular again years in the future. Like how would big boots ever return?!! 😂
personal style is redundant. Whatever you consciously choose to put on ur body every day is intentional and is technically ur style. It's inherently personal to you even if its something generic or mass produced.
I think that currently not everyone necesseraly cares about having a specific style. Personally I just wear whatever is comfortable or good. The specific styles invole people that what to feel part of something (obv not for everyone this is the reason).
my prediction is all of this is going to culiminate in a lot of people turning away from caring about style/fashion. fashion has never been as popular as it is right now, but i think less “invested” people seem to be slowly losing interest and are defaulting to “uniforms” for their age/subculture/whatever
sorry but ur wrong, ppl are only going to get more and more superficial. they dont have to actually care about fashion or style to care about how they present themselves, and presenting yourself has never been more important with the rise of the influencer and chronically online brain
most people following trends or wanting to be "fashionable" dont actually care about fashion from a cultural or historical perspective in the slightest
I feel like the best sneakers are the classic ones made in the ‘70s-‘90s. (A few examples: Jordan 1, Samba, Superstar, Stan Smith, Air Max 1, 90, Dunk, Air Force, Gazelle, etc and Chucks) or regular runner silhouettes like NB or Asics. What I’m trying to say is I think we’ve reached peak sneaker aesthetics long ago and personally wouldn’t be surprised at a sneaker slump for 2025. And the whole “stealth wealth” loafer, derby/oxford is just people maturing their style. No doubt social media and overexposure to everything burns out looks and trends. I’m glad it’s moving towards to the individual now to decide what they like to wear instead of algorithms.
the american empire is sort of the worlds beacon of "individualism" and its obvious decline i think has a lot to do with people having less of a desire to express themselves; i think a lot of people aren't aware of this but culture is downstream from economic decline so people might just be feeling that without knowing what it is exactly
Personal style is alive and kicking. Those who have personal style are still personally stylish. Those who were purely following trends are still following trends. Those who didn't care regardless still don't care. I think some people who felt maximalism made them unique are just tired now. And those who kept to minimalism because it made them feel artful and profound are also tired. The people who actually believed in those things as opposed to just feeling like they should have, are on their own journeys. Those journeys do not coincide with the whims of pop culture or the internet, so it doesn't matter. Consumerism didn't just happen yesterday. I also feel some people were always 'logically aware' that trends are driven by brands and capitalism etc etc, but they only just kind of 'got it', like a realisation or waking up from zoning out. Finally internalising it. Now they think that "it's all just trends, actually!" is somehow a revolutionary idea.
As long as Black Americans are still defining American culture, personal style will never end. There’s a history as it pertains to Black Americans and the importance of personal style, but that’s a different conversation…
I think the only good to come from all of these is that certain aesthetics created looks people could stick to or adapt their wardrobe to (assuming they already had the clothes) to the point there was no more need to consume makeup and clothes constantly. I was very into the dark femme fatale/mob wife/2000s model off duty aesthetics, which had clothes i was already wearing but also encouraged me to do my brows differently in a way i preferred.
I’d say Personal styling has always been for a small group of people. Historically, most just wear what society tells them to. TikTok and Instagram are just the newest sources-it’s not profound or bold to say personal style is dead. Ain’t shit changed.
Like subcultures, the internet comodifies and homogenizes whatever is out of the norm. If anything, the internet exacerbates conformity and group-conforming.
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Yup. I feel like the whole “personal style is dead” belief just comes from the surge of a lot more people being interested in high fashion and trend forecasting. Nothing has changed, people are just now becoming aware that personal style is not the norm.
yup
Fashion doesn’t die, it just cycles
i remember when.... they came around the first time in 1997...
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I think so , it cycles every 10years
I use the *eudupe* as a work bag and have had no issues. It's a comfortable bag, has lots of room, and doesn't lose its shape. That being said, I also take care of all my bags and don't carry water bottles, pens, keys, or anything that could damage the interior.
Tik Tok and Socials are speeding up the cycles.
I just enjoy my own style. Sometimes preppy. Sometimes bougie. Days of just plain Levi’s and T-shirt . Everything is so expensive, in 2025 im wearing what’s in my closet, SAMBAS and all! Birkerstocks, Gucci loafers, etc are timeless. You are very enjoyable and Happy New Year!!!!
Those big red boots were never cool. Got people walking around cosplaying Astro Boy and thinking they’ll get laid.
It was a gimmick
MSCHF and Balenciaga are literally social experiments. Somebody somewhere is laughing at these bozos who fall for it in front of a pile of money
@@randyscott7902 🤣
Astro Boy, lmfao 😆
💯 though
Tim’s, like Birkenstocks or Chuck’s are timeless. As long as they don’t change the basic aesthetic of the shoe/boot, you can wear them forever even if they’re sliver or furry or stacked. As a old fashion head (50+years old), it’s fun to shop your closet as trend cycles return. All the cool clothes you “thrift” were once “out of fashion”. If I love something and it’s unique and/or good quality, I keep it forever.
Same lol. I’m only 35 and I’ve never not worn my converses or Birkenstocks. A lot of these are micro trends and I don’t see people wearing them anyways. The only time I see people doing this is when I have to go to New York for my job and everyone looks the same and it’s really eerie.
Tim's lmao
@@chucknorris8783 spell check 🤦🏾♀️ 🤣
Would you consider Dr Martens are timeless classics? I mean i have my all black Martens that checks all the mark for what i would personally consider timeless footwear should have: its affordable, simple, comfy, seemingly never go out of style, really versatile that covers a broad range of styles and been a part of a lot of subcultures, easy to build upon, lots of option for personal expression and most importantly lasts you a long time.
also w different collabs that just works and keeps the brand fresh and up to date
Nah I am so proud to have found this channel. A young black man who I resonate with just chatting positively and being engaged in his passion. Love it bro! Wishing you more success in 2025 and more great content to come
Europe and Japan have LOADS of 'young black men' who are into ultra avant garde fashion and experimentation without fear. Hope 2025 sees Ye Olde Algorithm introduce them all to your feed. There's a guy on Dickimchi's channel who often pops up and he always looks fantastic-- I covet that epic Japanese leather jacket he often wears. It makes his entire outfit.
What does his skin color have anything to do with it? A bit racist to have to mention it. If you replace black man with white man you’d come off as racist so set the same standard
10:07 I love that you commented on how underwear as outerwear puts the focus on body rather than the clothes themselves because I think it really ties into the whole thinnes is back/heroine chic returning and how the real appeal of that trend is just looking skinny instead of doing something interesting with the clothes.
no outfit is going to make you look or feel as good as having a fit body
@@lilywerteeJust like how no fit body is gonna have you feeling as good as being secure in yourself. At the end of the day if you're wearing stuff or working out specifically to feel better about yourself it's gonna be less effective than just acting in a way that you identify with.
My dog died In 2024
Sorry to hear that 😢
My Grandma died :(
is this also a new fashion core for next year.....
I just lost my dawgggg
And my brother taught me how to chase the bag
Personal styles isn’t dying per se, I think it’s simple- those who have it will continue, those who do not, will move on.
exactly what i said but 2 days before me and much more concise lmao
-core as fashion language predates TikTok by a significant margin. Using it to describe genres predates even Tumblr
i’m trying to retrace my memory of the phrase “-core.” i first saw “cottagecore” about a decade ago on tumblr, which at the time i assumed came from “scenecore” which i thought came from “nightcore” the music genre. i googled it just now, and “nightcore” was actually a band before it was a genre, and the “core” comes from “hardcore” music. crazy how it seemingly switched from music to fashion. the more you know
In the mainstream? Yeah, didn't think so. Cite your sources.
Used to see it a lot on /fa/
same w aesthetic
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You have such adorable, sincere, good energy. I can't imagine people taking your opinions the wrong way. I don't comment on videos often but I've been following for years and always look forward to your videos! Sending good vibes your way 💕
❤I appreciate you for saying this means a lot
I think trends are definitely dying, because I have never seen that many fashion enthusiasts who doesn’t even care about the trends or what will be popular before, I would say one of the reasons might be how brands started to go for timeless looks, you can rock the same jacket you got now and even 5 years later and you would still look stylish. Other one might be the fact that people started to realize the rules of being able to style, you can make most of the garments look good if it’s proportions are right and if you accessorize it, add your personal touch to it. And this is definitely not a bad thing. Fashion is actually healing.
Not the reason why hype reason died imo. It's mainly due to the fact that people don't want to pay these crazy resale prices that are 3-5x the retail price. People wisen up and decided not to deal with that anymore. With a price you're paying for Jordans in resale, which could be 300-600 dollars. You can buy quality footwear
seriously, until wages go up, most of us will be ignoring the hype (because we have to)
Yup
I kinda hate how homogonized even some of the most extreme fashion genres have become
milk
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@@9000ck homogenized milk lol
As someone who lives on the upper East coast certain brands like Birkenstock, Ugg, North face, Timbs etc will never go out of style. It’s more than fashion for us we need to survive during the winter lol
i promise you do not need uggs to survive
Personal style isn't dying... we are. We are getting older, this generation, your audience, the people who are active the most in this culture rn. This is just what happens to everyone as they age. We want it... easy. Welcome to the rest of your life.
that's deep
Real, idgaf anymore
for real
Underwear aa outerwear is nasty
UaaO gotta go fasho
Bring back the snappy nappy look.
Personal style never dies. It’s just is not for everyone. It’s for people that truly enjoy the art of fashion. It doesn’t feel “exhausting” because it’s simply fun and expressive.
Tiktok didn't create or even popularize the whole -core stuff. I was very online and into fashion in 2015 and everything was already a -core or a -wave back then.
No it definitely did. I never heard about cores until TT and I was also online in 2015. It may not have created it but jt definitely disseminated the term to the mainstream and popularized it as one of the most popular apps in the country.
@@maverickbull1909 cores were a thing on tumblr back in the early 2010s. cleancore, lovecore, rainbowcore, angelcore, hospitalcore (inspo for late 2010s traumacore) etc.
I think this depends on how tapped into different corners of style you are. I’ve heard of cores long ago but it wasn’t used much in what I’m interested in
yes and no- i agree that a lot of niches/aesthetics had -core and -wave but in the past year with coquette being really popular I see people use "-core" as a joke almost daily, which I think reflects how popularized that word has become, I think it just reached its peak in the last 1-2 years but there definitely had a lot of popularity in certain spaces before
Never heard everyone using “core” back then, and im from California
i think that underwear as outerwear, at least in womenswear, is gonna shift more towards things like slip skirts and bras/camis as tops once summer hits and the temperatures keep rising. super agree with what you said about how in its 2023-24 iteration, it placed focus on the body more so than the clothing, which then conflated ultra thinness as trendy during underwear as outerwear's peak.
also $6,000 for embellished miu miu panties is wild..
yess i agree with the slipskirts and bra/camis bc I love when people layer things, and I definitely see people incorporating those pieces in their outfits in the summer to add more to their outfits, also they're sooo easy to thrift which I love
Yeah I feel like I saw lots of girlies wearing boxer shorts last summwr
I just love watching all your videos ever since I discovered your channel. I'm still searching for my own style but I feel like even if it's a "dying trend" I will continue to do so because I can have fun with clothes I would've probably never tried to wear a couple years ago. I wish you all a happy New Year!
I don’t think personal style is necessarily dead, it’s just that for most of us peasants, dressing up daily doesn’t make sense. Elements of my personal style will show up in my daily casual outfits, but otherwise it gets relegated to special events
Dude I’m 35, and everything in my closet has come back in style. There’s a lot of stuff I sold on Poshmark that I regret because I genuinely love them but at the time wasn’t getting use out of them, but Birkenstocks and Converse..I’ve been wearing since high school the same with vans and they’ve never gone out of style. A lot of these micro trends I’ve only seen when I’ve had to visit bigger cities for work and basically all the girls were wearing the same sort of uniform and it was really really weird like to see especially when you’re dressed differently. I just want everyone to get a personal style instead of following micro trends.
I still see the birk bostons everywhere and wear my Dior collab frequently. I don’t mind if the hype dies or if everyone wears them, they’re super comfy shoes lol
My lil bro just got his first pair
Exactly. They are not going anywhere imo. Imagine you have some grocery errands-you can easily wear em instead of wearing shoes
OMG 2015 has been 10 years ago....
I don’t consume much fashion content and when I do it’s mostly for fun. I didn’t know about a lot of the trends you mentioned, not even some of the off handedly mentioned ones. 😅
Also my tip for developing personal style (as an uncultured fashion casual) is to look at inspiration from various time periods and cultures, don’t focus on what’s new on social media. If you think it looked nice back then, it’ll look nice now. Mixing aesthetics, especially period and subculture clothing with something more modern or mainstream, into one outfit helps make it less costumey.
idk about other people's personal style condition but mine is vibin & thriving for sure! I feel only someone who tries to develop personal style through social media trends could proclaim its death.
Thank you for being our genuine boy Drew and wish you even more success in 2025!
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I wouldn't say that personal style is dying, I think it's more about the increased visibility of people who are just entering the fashion world and jumping between trends. For me personally, 2024 was a breakthrough in terms of building my dream wardrobe.
Thanks for everything in 2024 stay yall safe, thanks for the good content!
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I think this is actually so interesting because i watch a lot of commentary too in other topics: content creation, beauty, social media, etc. and they’re ALL pointed to the same thing. The death of “trends” as trends. The communities in all these spaces are craving authenticity. This year will be pivotable in the sense that we want to see real life people, wearing or decorating in the way they truly want. It will be trendy to be your own trend. I love it
I think with the underwear as outerwear trend the runway versions won’t be around much longer, but variations like the gingham boxer shorts, slip dresses, and bloomers as shorts will continue on because they’re more wearable
Slip dresses have been in/out since I was in high school. As you get older you just buy what looks good on you and what makes you feel good. That’s what I’ve learned at 35 so far.
Like when people said skinny jeans were “out” . No one I knew cared. You wear what flatters you 🤷🏻♀️. Fashion gets boring if everyone looks the same imo.
Hype falling off and the end of the quick flip might be the saviour for the sneaker slump. With StockX selling fakes the resell market customer pool just became a whole lot smaller. It’ll be interesting to see what the changes at Nike do to its fortunes, especially with the 40th anniversary of Jordan brand next year.
(Superman is still the only person allowed to wear his undies as outerwear btw)
one thing I definitelyhave a strong personal opinion on is that personal style is definitely not dead (imo), I feel like personal style came alive really beautifully this year. that numerous different trends and micro trends opened up opportunities for individuals to invite creative new articles of clothing and accessories into their style. I also think a lot of people dont like the numerous niche aesthetics, but I love it because I think it gives space for people with all different styles and tastes to find other people with the same taste or to just be taken more seriously in their style because now people have more of an understanding that numerous different personal styles and aesthetics can be beautiful and relevant at once, rather than only one or two mainstream styles and trends being accepted into current mainstream fashion. basically in my opinion the diversity of styles this year has been really nice to see. of course though it is contributing to overconsumption, but I think the people who pick and choose trends they actually like for them are the ones using trends correctly. id love to see you make a video on ur opinion on stuff like this!!
That's not "personal" style. That's just copying others snd trends.
@ it really isn’t tho. It’s being inspired. Personal style can’t exist anymore if u look at it like that, because everything has already been done at some point
@sarahhdaniellle okay I get what you mean. The trends allow people to explore new styles and integrate them into their personal style. But a great way to test this is if they continuously change up their style every time a new trend is introduced. What healthy is building upon their personal style over the years without throwing out their clothing and replacing it with new styles every few months based on social media trends and feeling like the style they have is outdated and they won't fit in.
@ exactly that’s my thoughts too! I just worded it poorly I guess:)
I don't think personal style will ever die, but I do think that part of everyones fashion journey is to relinquish some personal style. What was once exciting and new can become stale and a burden, so we reduce our 'personal style'. And hopefully once you're over that slump you can enjoy the process as much as you once did.
Also, trends ain't ever dying, there's too many purely consuming-driven people out there for it to be so.
Everyone is tired of tik tok and the kids there making everything a trend .. I find the fashion runways & street style videos of different cities are more inspiring
I also do have a personal style that changes depending on what’s going on in my life ..
on the other hand thank u for your 2024 content
You worded this perfectly. "Making a trend" Makes it artificial and done with the only purpose in mind to have something new without it having a function or meaning whatsoever.
im not really that involved in the fashion world in a broader context but I love watching videos that do talk about them sometimes. seeing the energy of these videos opposed to those who kinda "trend ride" and shame things the moment they arent trendy any more is really refreshing, and I love the logic and thought process behind everything. i definitely think that an era of more timeless capsule wardrobes will be coming soon, because of how much oversaturation and overexposure we have seen in the past few years. i always see people mention the 20 years of fashion trends and how they always recycle (sry if I got the phrasing wrong but yk what I mean), and I always wonder what will happen now because of how fast the fashion trends have been moving this past year (eclectic grandpa, coastal grandmother, mermaid core, coquette, etc.) and I guess the answer is that everything will start to slow down. maybe it has something to do with just growing older and stuff but recently I haven't been joining in and participating in these trends like I used to, so I do kinda see it already happening w/ myself. all in all I appreciate the takes and thx for the great video!!!
Jemi's video on personal style vs persona style is really great and i really agree with her perspective. She is amazingly well researched
First time I watched your contents is around 2023, wow, time flies really fast
I don't think Trends can ever be "dead" they just function different than we have experienced int he past. From the beginning of time human behavior trends had been purely transferred purely through word-of-mouth and face-to-face interaction, they eventually people formed writing, and later printing, and industrial scale production, and later radio and television and now the internet/social media. The medium through which life is lived and products are advertised has been in constant change and that impact how culture feels. Trends used to be almost imperceptible to the average person but cycles and changes to social expectation have simply accelerated exponentially.
I think the Boston b’s are classic at this point
i dont think personal style is dying, i think people who say it are just growing up, having less time and realizing that wasting two hours thinking about what you're going to wear everytime you go out is bizarre and stupid honestly
The term core didn’t originate in TikTok. We’ve been saying core in NYC since 2013
The Marines have you beat
2011-2014 tumblr was all in that
Combining aesthetics has always been my go to!
I think fashion will always be something. Trends will always stand, gone or forgotten it will circle back eventually.
ATM focusing on building the wardrobe and getting those essentials for every moment/ specific or not, to build a closet that can be special and timeless
Boots have always been a signature for me. Not really on purpose, I just always have a pair or two that’s constantly in my rotation. But I think lug soles or platforms are sort of on their way out in terms of boots. I find myself going for a much lower profile boot and I love the boxer boot trend although I don’t really have a practical application for them so I don’t own them. I also see pants moving towards a much more classic tailored/straight cut and there’s just no room for a bulky boot with them. Pants and shoes always have like a symbiosis in terms of silhouette imo
I am saying that when someone is reading this in 5 or maybe even 10 years from now, Tim's will still dominate the boots section and still be one of the biggest streetwear pieces there is.
Personal styling is the only fashion that matters. Pick an aesthetic and make it your own. Build on elevated basics and add vintage and unique items no one else has. That will transcend all trends.
Happy new year! I love how you talk about fashion.
One thing that struck me was how you said ‘third-world country’. I think if you looked at what decolonisation is, it would rock your world. You seem very intelligent and open to new things, so I think you’d enjoy a deep-dive.
Another area that you didn’t talk about that you might like to explore more is how gender is explored in fashion and how being open with gender influences fashion on a personal level and then on a community level. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Hope to see more of your videos in 2025!
social media just makes the world move faster than it should. No one has time to enjoy a trend and amongst many other things before it dies and on to the next.
I think we are going through a period of "stale trends", it happens from time to time and its often followed for an ubiquitous trend. It happened before the hypebeast era and at the end of the 90s.
I was writing on my journal about how I’am so glad I found my uniform for this winter. I’m rocking the same sweater in different colors with my 2 trousers and I’m not tired of repeating my outfits. What I’m really tired of is the preoccupation of being on the edge or in front of a fashion trend. I don’t care about it all anymore. I see trends in the streets and I can’t help myself to roll my eyes and think “here we go again”… I will always love a white sneaker, a cashmere sweater, a Oxford shirt and a wool trouser even if any of it goes out of style. This year I’ll be working on my uniforms.
I’m at the point of being tired of trends and where what I like. I go through cycles but if I can’t potentially wear it everyday, or even for multiple specific events, I’m not going to buy it.
Im so excited to hear your take on their videos!
im sure we all noticed but like irl fashion just isnt the same as “online” or “tik tok” fashion. only a few “trends” are very prominent in everyday life, where i live at least. im sure major cities are more fashion driven of course
Trend can’t die because most people don’t want/care to create. The masses want to follow. They want a leader, someone too look for. Thats why we have influencers and ICONS
never thought i'd really see sneaker hype has just rlly hasn't been a big part of fashion/ trend anymore it used to be so big
imo, there is absolutely nothing wrong with following fashion trends, or buying something that is worn by many, but don't invest in those trends. Find things that you personally like, and mix them in with modern fashion, and you'll be able to stay true to yourself whilst staying true to the present. I personally don't enjoy some trends but with the ones I do like, I try to blend them in with mine in order to not waste money and I try to also be as timeless as possible so i can wear them for long periods or time instead of constantly getting rid of clothes and buying new ones.
Fashion is complex, and it will always change, so be careful with what you decide to invest in when buying new pieces!
I feel as if the constant trend cycles and overconsumption are whats burning people out. No one really has the money for that right now either. As far as personal style goes, those that have found their style and enjoy the process will probably keep on with it. For me, my closet is fully rounded out and my personal style is well defined. Its something I put a lot of effort into and really enjoy curating. I'll personally be sticking with it.
I feel like there isn't consensus around what "Personal Style" even is, in my eyes literally everyone is always doing personal style. The act of wearing clothes in itself is a choice no matter the level of intention or consideration. People buy things that they want to wear or find useful/functional, and what you wear (no matter how loud or mundane) is inherently expressing something about each person. I think people have been misguided into the thinking that "Personal Style" has to be some totally "original" "anti-trend" way of dressing yourself but that's utterly ridiculous because everyone is influenced and inspired by how they live and what the see around themselves and that always impacts how a person will get dressed each day.
"Personal Style" has never been dead or alive or whatever. "Personal Style" just is.
personal style is still there except for the younger generation feel like they rely too heavily on tiktok, ig, trends
as someone who barely got into sneakers in 2024 (I mostly stay away from hype drops and just get what I like) I've been happy because I've been able to get the shoes that resonate with me relatively easily. Nike released two models in 2024 that really made me fall deeper into it with the Air Force Linen and the Hot Lava Air Tech Challenge 2's, 2025 looks like it's gonna have some heat so thank God those of us who are into sneakers will hopefully be able to get what we want 🤣 Happy New Year Drew!
I like the ideas. For me 2025 will be the year i tap out of fashion. I always will like dressing don't get me wrong. I buy/sell alot of second hand already, but the amount of time spent thinking and sometimes obsessing about an item or whatever is no longer sustainable for me. We are always being marketed toward using lifestyles and concepts of doing but sometimes we forget to actually go and do and be and live in the moment. My trend for 2025 is putting my clothes and fashion to work for me, turning my coveted sneakers into beaters, maybe snagging my sweater while fence hopping in Costa Rica. Type stuff im on!
I just getting into personal styling to the point where I’m changing my entire wardrobe and starting to get fly. For years, i would just dress in pajamas cause it was comfortable and I still do especially if I’m not going out anywhere
Nice vid Drew. Can I ask where your jacket from? looks super cozy!
With CEO changes at Nike. I believe that we will see a lot of changes that will be a ripple for other brands as well for a more nostalgic feeling of collecting sneakers in 2010-2017
I think it would be highly interesting to see a series or video analyzing style icons and how their fashion evolved over years or even decades.
1. ur gorgeous 2. ur a great speaker 3.hope ur right 🤞Happy 2025!♥
Idk if personal style is dying or if people are shifting to downsized wardrobes because of the overwhelming nature of so many “cores/aesthetics” in combo with a lot of overconsumption
Most people aren't downsizing their wardrobes tho. Quite the opposite.
I think the main reason for why hype culture died is the recession economy worldwide and the insane jump in cost of living where people's groceries and rents jumped up everywhere 😅.
I use the *eudupe* as a work bag and have had no issues. It's a comfortable bag, has lots of room, and doesn't lose its shape. That being said, I also take care of all my bags and don't carry water bottles, pens, keys, or anything that could damage the interior.
Your videos are so enjoyable and relaxing
Well spoken, well said, much appreciated!
One reason I think trends are becoming less interesting is because they're too difficult to keep up with. It feels like they change every week/month. By the time you're able to purchase a specific item, that trend is "dead" and only rich people are able to bounce from one to the other. It's super out of touch and not realistic.
But I do think this is where vintage comes in; you can find unique pieces at the thrift, the bins, and vintage stores that make you stand out, while also saving money. When you do this, it almost feels like you're starting your own trend(s) and discovering your own identity within fashion and culture.
My hope is that people continue wearing what THEY like, not what's cool or trendy. Finding your timeless pieces that NEVER go out of style is the key, in my opinion. :)
Happy New Year!
The time of trends no longer matters, so now even "dead trends" on this list will get discovered by new people and re-embraced as something new. It's like music, you can discover an album from 40 years ago or 4 years ago and it's as new to you now as if it was 4 days old. Time is irrelevant in the age of oversaturation.
Wear what you want has always been it. Following trends is for followers
Awesome end to 2024! Excited to see your breakdown about personal style being "dead"
As a middle school teacher - trends in middle school are so interesting and the way they rip on my outfits is also interesting 😅
Happy new year Drew. We love your stuff here in South Africa...Paaaa👊 "ngena emandleni Drew" (that's Zulu for touch my blood
I wouldn’t say personal style is dead, but creating a wardrobe around an aesthetic you like and kind of sticking to that is coming back
Timbs are timeless.
New Yorkers will still be wearing Timbs in 3030 if the city is underwater.
Just like we used to say about Jordan One 4-5 years ago, and yet I don’t see anyone wearing them anymore. It’s gonna be the same for timbs (except for places like NY, but it doesn’t represent the majority)
@@JeuneF Timbs are a staple, people who wore em before will be wearing em when the Tiktok crowd will jump to the next micro trend
@@mentazmic exactly what we used to say about aj1, my point still stands. 90% of people that wear timbs won’t be wearing them by the end of the year
This is such a good breakdown!
timbs are timeless, they had a huge moment but ultimately i think they'll always be around
I definitely agree with most of these. I think the only point I would disagree with is the Birkenstock but my view might be a bit skewed being from Washington. Birkenstocks have always been popular here. Every girl wore Birkenstock bostons with a lifeguard hoodie 🤣 and I stayed away from them for that very reason, I finally caved in and I now understand. But I think Birkenstock never wanted their brand to be defined by hype so it seems like they actively try to keep products in stock and when they do a collab, they drop a similar general release for consumers. Overall though what I find interesting is thinking about if any of these trends will truly be dead and forgotten or if they will be recycled and popular again years in the future. Like how would big boots ever return?!! 😂
personal style is redundant. Whatever you consciously choose to put on ur body every day is intentional and is technically ur style. It's inherently personal to you even if its something generic or mass produced.
11:10 Thank GAWD!!! I’ve been a sneaker collector since 2005. And it’s been rough since 2017ish.
Also the resell price are just pure evil and giving greedy.
Great video!
I love your content honestly
I think that currently not everyone necesseraly cares about having a specific style. Personally I just wear whatever is comfortable or good.
The specific styles invole people that what to feel part of something (obv not for everyone this is the reason).
my prediction is all of this is going to culiminate in a lot of people turning away from caring about style/fashion. fashion has never been as popular as it is right now, but i think less “invested” people seem to be slowly losing interest and are defaulting to “uniforms” for their age/subculture/whatever
sorry but ur wrong, ppl are only going to get more and more superficial. they dont have to actually care about fashion or style to care about how they present themselves, and presenting yourself has never been more important with the rise of the influencer and chronically online brain
most people following trends or wanting to be "fashionable" dont actually care about fashion from a cultural or historical perspective in the slightest
@@zachariah7114 What people wear depends on their location, body type and what's available to them.
I feel like the best sneakers are the classic ones made in the ‘70s-‘90s. (A few examples: Jordan 1, Samba, Superstar, Stan Smith, Air Max 1, 90, Dunk, Air Force, Gazelle, etc and Chucks) or regular runner silhouettes like NB or Asics.
What I’m trying to say is I think we’ve reached peak sneaker aesthetics long ago and personally wouldn’t be surprised at a sneaker slump for 2025.
And the whole “stealth wealth” loafer, derby/oxford is just people maturing their style. No doubt social media and overexposure to everything burns out looks and trends. I’m glad it’s moving towards to the individual now to decide what they like to wear instead of algorithms.
Waiting for that new drew joiner intro rhyme in 2025, intrigued to see what it’ll be
the american empire is sort of the worlds beacon of "individualism" and its obvious decline i think has a lot to do with people having less of a desire to express themselves; i think a lot of people aren't aware of this but culture is downstream from economic decline so people might just be feeling that without knowing what it is exactly
ppl are hurting. if their financial situations improve, so will their wardrobes.
I actually like the sound of this mic you're using. it's not as bassy as other ones
personal style may be dead FOR THEM, but the rest of us are still out here ✨
What fleece are you wearing Drew?
Personal style is alive and kicking. Those who have personal style are still personally stylish. Those who were purely following trends are still following trends. Those who didn't care regardless still don't care.
I think some people who felt maximalism made them unique are just tired now. And those who kept to minimalism because it made them feel artful and profound are also tired. The people who actually believed in those things as opposed to just feeling like they should have, are on their own journeys. Those journeys do not coincide with the whims of pop culture or the internet, so it doesn't matter.
Consumerism didn't just happen yesterday. I also feel some people were always 'logically aware' that trends are driven by brands and capitalism etc etc, but they only just kind of 'got it', like a realisation or waking up from zoning out. Finally internalising it. Now they think that "it's all just trends, actually!" is somehow a revolutionary idea.
Great examples of how language influences fashion and consumption.
As long as Black Americans are still defining American culture, personal style will never end. There’s a history as it pertains to Black Americans and the importance of personal style, but that’s a different conversation…
Up with afros; down with uncanny valley man-made barber cuts
I think the only good to come from all of these is that certain aesthetics created looks people could stick to or adapt their wardrobe to (assuming they already had the clothes) to the point there was no more need to consume makeup and clothes constantly.
I was very into the dark femme fatale/mob wife/2000s model off duty aesthetics, which had clothes i was already wearing but also encouraged me to do my brows differently in a way i preferred.
Lmao I loved the little word plays !! Such a good video to end the year on :)
it's crazy how trends can form just as rapidly as they die 💀