Although its re-emergence may seem completely premature, the days of ‘Indie Sleaze’ are undoubtedly, back with a vengeance. Simply a decade on, the teenagers of today are proving the cyclicality of fashion, as the brash and unconfined style of Indie Sleaze appears to be making a poised comeback, in all its grungy excellence. But what is ‘Indie Sleaze’?
It is common knowledge that since the 2000s, piercings and tattoos have become very trendy and popular, particularly amongst teenagers. So why do this generation feel the need to ‘graffiti’ and ‘puncture holes’ on their body?
Many argue that celebrities seemingly possess everything — talent, fame, and wealth. However, it has become increasingly common for them to veer away from their original passions and branch off into the realm of cosmetics. Is there a genuine necessity for yet another lip gloss shade when there are already thousands in existence?
From blowing Raspberries to Retinol, our generation has become obsessed with the construct of age. Little girls and boys are 18 by the time they are 12. But has this obsession with age pounced on our society or has it been deep rooted in what we know, consistently resurfacing?
1990. Picture it. TLC are dominating the charts and Pretty Woman is gripping the nation. In January 1990, British Vogue placed five models on its era-defining cover: Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz, Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford. The cover was titled, “The 1990s: What next?” and in the coming months, the answer was evident. Labelled by tabloids as ‘The Big Five’, these iconic women would go on to become household names, following a decade of unfiltered and controversial fashion. With this, the supermodel was born.
As Paris Hilton once said, ‘Skirts should be the size of a belt… life’s short, take risks.’ The questionable fashion of the 2000s has become infamous for its boundary-pushing and experimental nature, with global superstars strutting the runways in double denim; dangerously low-rise jeans and lots of layering. So why is Gen Z so obsessed with the re-emergence of 2000s fashion?
With the rapid increase of time spent on social media, the focus on appearance has become a large part of society. Whether it’s comparing two people, solely judging others, or criticising yourself, people are obsessed with depicting how attractive someone is perceived. Would you believe me if I told you that I took a survey at my college, and 5 out of 6 young girls are actively bothered by the idea that they believe do not fit the beauty standard?
