While streetwear was evolving in the 2010s, thrifters were setting trends that reimagined old 80s skate styles, 90s normcore and Y2K mall fashion. This subculture introduced new staples that mixed with traditional streetwear. Where would 2010s street style be without thrifted Levi’s and checkered Vans?
While younger fashion professionals stay vocal about their concerns, “cancel culture” proves ineffective because fashion bibles like Vogue and WWD don’t care.
More and more, consumers are taking back their power from big business by carefully choosing to support practices they align with.
If Forever 21 should take anything from this situation, it’s that modern teenagers’ priorities have changed.
In a growing movement of female hip-hop artists spreading themes of self-love, personal agency, and independence from male opinions, Lizzo is a prominent figure. She shines as a figure of black excellence, body positivity, and womanly power.
What happens when the art that moves us has been created by someone who morally disgusts us? Do their creations reflect their personal choices, or are they separate from the creator?
Reflecting on the beginnings of her discography and throughout, Del Rey’s character arch is irrefutable.
Dounia serves as a true, relatable voice that can empower “the outcasts, the outsiders, the weirdos.”
The exhibit left me with feelings of playfulness and nostalgia. The MFA did a great job at mixing the informative with the imaginative.