Naw the 2000s had a distinct style if you go back and look, especially for women. Low-cut jeans and spaghetti straps were popular. A lot of boys wore baggy jeans, long t-shirts, ball necklaces, etc. Studs and other accessories made from steel. Goth and punk aesthetics. And bleached hair styled into spikes.
The 2010s are starting to become distinct, too. We just don’t notice changes as they’re happening. A lot of the early 80s looked like the 70s. A lot of the mid 60s looked like the late 50s.
I feel it was characterised by Avril Lavigne type characters in later years, can’t think of a male equivalent. I used to think it looked so cool when women had their BlackBerry sticking out their pocket a bit.
small addition - I’d say that skinny jeans and chinos for both men and women were big in the 2010s. I’ve noticed that relaxed fits are more the norm, myself included (good timing and out of necessity since I’ve started jogging and my calves feel uncomfortable in skinny jeans)
It’s better to just pick something you enjoy and looks flattering on your body, tbh, but it’s nice to use changing trends to try out something different.
I usually go for slightly slim pants with a little bit of a taper, but I have a couple of wider pairs that are nice to mix things up!
for a movie set in the early 21st century could you really guess which decade based on the clothing? the only way I can tell the difference between 2000s and 2010s is whether smartphones are a thing or not
It’s changed just as much as it did going from 1920 to 1960 lol…the fedora and trenchcoat, for example, were fashion staples until the early 70s. Skinny ties were one of the more distinct parts of men’s fashion throughout the 60s. The rest of the ensemble? You’re going to struggle finding differences between men’s suits from each of those decades.
I think this is a magnitude and direction argument.
Fashion is changing direction still, however it’s cultural magnitude is much lower because “out of date” styles don’t actually stop being produced.
The other issue is that for RTW there’s not really any significant mainstream evolution of new clothing, people aren’t really mainstreaming tech wear, they’re mainstreaming tech-wear lite for the finance bro office.
Sorry I meant RTW, ready to wear, the segment of clothing that is typically what you shop for. Haute Couture is the segment of clothing that goes down runways.
Naw the 2000s had a distinct style if you go back and look, especially for women. Low-cut jeans and spaghetti straps were popular. A lot of boys wore baggy jeans, long t-shirts, ball necklaces, etc. Studs and other accessories made from steel. Goth and punk aesthetics. And bleached hair styled into spikes.
The 2010s are starting to become distinct, too. We just don’t notice changes as they’re happening. A lot of the early 80s looked like the 70s. A lot of the mid 60s looked like the late 50s.
I feel it was characterised by Avril Lavigne type characters in later years, can’t think of a male equivalent. I used to think it looked so cool when women had their BlackBerry sticking out their pocket a bit.
small addition - I’d say that skinny jeans and chinos for both men and women were big in the 2010s. I’ve noticed that relaxed fits are more the norm, myself included (good timing and out of necessity since I’ve started jogging and my calves feel uncomfortable in skinny jeans)
Relaxed fits are back in style again? Holy fuck thank god
I feel like they have been for a while now. To the point that things are gradually going back to slimmer fits again.
I’m always behind the curve on this, I’m just going wear relaxed fit forever
It’s better to just pick something you enjoy and looks flattering on your body, tbh, but it’s nice to use changing trends to try out something different.
I usually go for slightly slim pants with a little bit of a taper, but I have a couple of wider pairs that are nice to mix things up!
for a movie set in the early 21st century could you really guess which decade based on the clothing? the only way I can tell the difference between 2000s and 2010s is whether smartphones are a thing or not
Nah he’s got a point, it’s not just nostalgia. Fashion isn’t changing as much any more.
It’s changed just as much as it did going from 1920 to 1960 lol…the fedora and trenchcoat, for example, were fashion staples until the early 70s. Skinny ties were one of the more distinct parts of men’s fashion throughout the 60s. The rest of the ensemble? You’re going to struggle finding differences between men’s suits from each of those decades.
I think this is a magnitude and direction argument.
Fashion is changing direction still, however it’s cultural magnitude is much lower because “out of date” styles don’t actually stop being produced.
The other issue is that for RTW there’s not really any significant mainstream evolution of new clothing, people aren’t really mainstreaming tech wear, they’re mainstreaming tech-wear lite for the finance bro office.
What’s RTE?
Sorry I meant RTW, ready to wear, the segment of clothing that is typically what you shop for. Haute Couture is the segment of clothing that goes down runways.
ah