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Crack open your textbooks and turn to page- JK, this isn't a classroom lecture. But while we're on the subject... what is fashion but living history? Every era is a bold chapter that makes a distinct impact on the evolving tapestry that is our personal and collective style. So, while we're gearing up for that fall hallway runway, let's prep our back-to-school lineup with a refresh on the retro aesthetics we'll always be obsessing over.
MOST LIKELY TO STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT
Despite the original doomsday predictions as clocks ticked toward the year 2000, the world didn't end, and neither did this camera-ready trend. Y2K is indeed here to stay, haters be damned!
While we could rap endlessly about baby tees, traditional tattoo prints, plush velvets, and pink on pink, this aesthetic is less about adherence to strict style rules and way more about the vibe, which is loud and loves being the center of attention. So grab your flip phones, flip off the paparazzi that have been on your tail since you graced your presence at the function, and get your entourage to the next afterparty.
MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE A SCENE
Speaking of breaking the rules... punk will probably be forever known as the most outspoken outcast when it comes to shredding the dress code and straying outside the system. Try to pin down the exact dos and don'ts, and you'll get ten conflicting answers, or a sternly-worded suggestion to shove your BLEEP where your BLEEP don't BLEEP.
Stray as far from the standard spikey accessories, ripped accents, and bold black statement pieces as you'd like, because the whole point is to trash expectations with your aesthetic and your actions. We're not suggesting you do anything that lands you in detention, of course, so use your best discretion when you're defying the vibe police.
MOST LIKELY TO SET NEW TRENDS
The eclectic-enjoyers have entered the group study chat. Pulling from a diverse array of styles spanning Kawaii, Harajuku, Gyaru, and beyond, J-fashion aficionados are the real wildcards of the class.
Whether it's sweet pastels, playful reimaginings of old-school uniforms, streetwear hybrids, or anime influences, they'll keep you guessing. And just when you think you have their style pinned down, they'll show you a new chapter that needs to be explored. Don't try to spring a style pop quiz on them, because they already know the syllabus by heart.
