The ’90s minimalist mantra “less is more” was bulldozed by frenzied Y2K styling. With the resurgence of early ’00s trends, celebs have been resuscitating certain polarizing trends ...

If Shade were just identifying the Y2K aesthetic, this book would be quickly consignable to the remainder pile. Some of her narrative leaps do falter, like that modem straining to connect.

Here are just a few looks at the tech aesthetics of the 90’s and Y2K eras. (Click to expand images.) The Nokia 252 quickly became one of the most recognizable pre-Y2K cellphones after its ...

This shoe inspired the gradient style and innovative aesthetic designs; focusing on themes brought by Nike's Air Max Plus. The "Vapor Green/Black" Nike Shox TL is bold for any collection of attention ...

Suffice to say, we've fallen hook, line, and sinker for the aesthetic. Ahead, find 10 timeless styles (along with options) you'll want for achieving the look. There is perhaps no style of clothing ...

Nine designers discuss the films that continue to inform their aesthetics, from “In the Mood for Love” to “The Exorcist.” By Emilia Petrarca For many contemporary designers, movies were an ...

The entertainment industry vets, who both enjoyed success in the early aughts, posed together on the red carpet after working together on the feature film. Julia, 43 — who recently made a rare ...

Fish selfies may be a red flag on dating apps, but the fisherman aesthetic is something worth swiping right on in 2025. According to Pinterest’s latest trend report and, of course, the style ...

Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis Entertainment/Getty Images We’re aware the legacy of Y2K skinny scarves and trucker hats extends well beyond the Disney Channel wardrobing department ...

The cover of Colette Shade’s “Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything ... demonstrating how hip-hop captured those ills in its aesthetics. The Bling Era, Shade writes, “became a way for ...

but still find themselves drawn to the era’s aesthetics. “I hope my book resonates with them, and also gives them a little bit more context for the trends,” she says. Below, Shade discusses ...