7. Aesthetics of the Year 2000 It's the fad that's sweeping the internet, from Instagram to TikTok and everything in between. Although the Y2K style is broad in scope, it is directly inspired by fashion and cultural trends from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. Its style is completely unique, with pastel-hued camisoles, high-rise flared trousers, colorful sunglasses, and teeny-tiny accessories. As with its historical cousin, there are several subcultures that fall under the McBling umbrella, including Synthwave, Emo, and Barbiecore. Crop tops, vintage luxurious labels such as Dior, Prada, and Versace, casual denim, and clunky shoes are the overriding elements of this style. The influence of popular culture icons such as Bratz Dolls, films such as Legally Blonde and Mean Girls, and celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears.
