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Tailored to the theme: Top 10 Met Gala looks

By; Hermekay Dehaney

The 2025 Met Gala theme was, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” with the dress code being, “Tailored for you.” The theme was a way to honor and pay homage to Black Dandyism.  André Leon Talley, who epitomized Black dandyism, was a fashion journalist, and one of Anna Wintour’s close friends. He was known to wear tailored clothing, bold colors, and accessories which are characteristics of Black dandyism. This theme hinted more towards menswear while the dress code also gave the guests a chance to wear something that suited them. It was also noted that the dress code was “purposefully designed to provide guidance and invite creative interpretation.” 

I will rank my favorite look from what is considered fashion’s biggest night, and how well they showed off their best interpretation of the Met Gala theme. 

10. Damson Idris wearing Tommy Hilfiger 

Link to his outfit: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/damson-idris-on-2025-met-gala-biggest-red-carpet-reveal

Coming in 10th place, Damson Idris wore a custom white racing suit, and a red, white, and blue helmet that featured 20,000 Swarovski crystals on it to promote his upcoming film, ‘F1.’ After that, Idris revealed another outfit underneath, a custom-made matching red tuxedo suit alongside the Tommy Tartan plaid that had “80 hours-worth of gold beading contrast against the special print.” His accessories featured a brooch and some personal jewelry from his brand collection.

I think his outfit went perfectly with the theme. It had bold colors and was the perfect representation of dandyism with its timeless elements. 

9. Khaby Lame wearing BOSS

Link to his outfit: https://www.essence.com/fashion/khaby-lame-2025-met-gala/

Khaby Lame made his Met Gala debut wearing a custom BOSS suit, which he has collaborated with before on numerous campaigns. His look featured vintage pocket clocks on his waistcoat, which is a nod to the dandyism theme. It was a three-piece grey suit with a matching hat, a white shirt, and a tie. The outfit also had a trench coat, which was only on one shoulder. 

His look complemented the theme by elevating menswear. 

8. Caleb McLaughlin wearing Dior 

Link to his outfit: https://fathommagazine.com/articles/caleb-mclaughlin-stuns-in-zenith-at-the-2025-met-galaprecision-meets-power-on-the-red-carpet

Making his Met Gala debut, Caleb McLaughlin, best known for ‘Stranger Things’, wore a grey suit that had an orange collar. His look was accessorized by colorful brooches, pins, a silk tie, teal gloves, a cane, and a Zenith DEFY Skyline sapphire watch. His look had a unique flair, elegance, and contemporary elements which went with the theme. 

7. Sarah Snook wearing anOnlyChild 

Link to her outfit: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a64622112/sarah-snook-red-carpet-photos-met-gala-2025/

The Australian actress Sarah Snook, known for her role in the show, ‘Succession,’  had an outfit that consisted of a tailored tuxedo suit with a cape at the bottom that had red to it. Her outfit was complemented with multiple silver and red brooches by Rahaminov Diamonds and Saidian Vintage Jewels. She told Variety, “I also looked at photos from the 1980s, and Annie Lennox with that androgynous fashion and wide shoulders.” This look is in my top 10 because I love how she embedded black menswear while also tailoring to herself. 

6. Brian Tyree Henry wearing Orange Culture 

Link to his outfit: https://tomandlorenzo.com/2025/05/meta-gala-2025-brian-tyree-henry-in-orange-culture-re-dcarpet-fashion-style/

Brian Tyree Henry, an American actor secured the 6th spot with his very bold and vibrant look. He wore a custom-tailored red suit with a coat over it. The look showed hints of gold and featured some embroidery, brooches, boots, gloves, and a leather tie. He embodied the theme and was one of the few to pay tribute to André Leon Talley. 

5. Nicki Minaj wearing Tom Browne 

Link to her outfit: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a64658194/nicki-minaj-red-carpet-photos-2025-met-gala/?scrlybrkr=71a41ac8

Instead of wearing a fitted suit, Nicki Minaj chose to transform a black and white striped pantsuit into a fitted gown with a mermaid-style skirt. One of her shoulders featured floral ruffles, which made the look even more unique and added a more tailored touch to it. To top it off, her hair was in this updo with a gold floral headpiece; she also had on some bright blue nails which gave the look a hint of color. 

She did a wonderful job balancing homage and individuality in her look; her look was sharp, and bold, which is why I put it in 5th place. 

4. Jodie Turner-Smith wearing Burberry 

Link to her outfit: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/jodie-turner-smith-met-gala-2025

Jodie Turner-Smith honored her heritage by wearing Burberry, a popular designer brand, she said, “Burberry is such a classic British brand, and it’s extra special to work with a fashion house that is representative of my roots, my beginnings.” She wore a tailored burgundy leather coat dress, and her look paid homage to Selika Lazevski, a Black equestrian who lived in Paris. Her look featured a cinched waist and a bustle which was a nod to the Victorian era in Selika Lazevski’s portrait. Her look was topped off with a tall hat that was angled at the side of her head. Her look was effortlessly timeless which is why I put her in 4th place.  

3. Cardi B wearing Burberry

Link to her outfit: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a64670743/cardi-b-red-carpet-photos-2025-met-gala/

Cardi B wore a green velvet-length suit with embroidery on it. Her stylist,  Daniel Lee told Vogue, “For Cardi’s look, we liked the idea of a tailored, feminine dandy.” Underneath her open back coat, she wore a devoré shirt that had ruffles and cuffs, and matching green trousers. Daniel Lee took inspiration from 19th-style outfits, saying, “There was one particular image we found of an emerald green gown from the 19th century: The back of the gown had a circular cutout that, for the time, would have been controversial. We liked this idea of nonconformity, keeping with the spirit of dandyism.” The sharp tailoring gave the outfit a more elegant and luxurious vibe which is why she is in my top 3. 

2. Ugbad is wearing Michael Kors  

Link to her outfit: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2025/05/06/2025-met-gala-looks-ugbad-abdi/83478957007/

Coming in 2nd place is Ugbad. She wore a customer Michael Kors collection which paid tribute to the late André Leon Talley. Her look had a metallic charcoal paisley brocade cape with a faux silver fox collar, paired with a charcoal embroidered crystal pinstripe trouser suit. The outfit was accessorized with a bow tie, and a hat, the perfect example of the dandy style. 

1. Teyana Taylor wearing Marc Jacobs

Link to her outfit: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Style/teyana-taylor-met-gala-2025/story?id=121509281

In the first place, we have Teyana Taylor. This look was widely praised all over social media, because it’s the perfect representation of the theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Teyana Taylor wore a custom burgundy zoot suit ensemble-inspired outfit. The look featured feathers, lace, crystals, and a hat with a matching durag. She also added some personal touches to her outfit by featuring an embroidery of her 2018 song, “Rose in Harlem.” 

Rating Met Gala themes from the past decade

By: Hermekay Dehaney

Generated by ChatGPT

Often considered fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala, also known as the Costume Institute Benefit, is an annual charity fundraiser held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It is held on the first Monday of May each year. Guests show up in extravagant outfits that resonate with that year’s dress code, which is inspired by the exhibit’s theme.

In honor of the annual Met Gala on May 5, I will be ranking the past themes from recent years (2014 – 2024).

2014:

Theme – Charles James: Beyond Fashion

Dress code – White tie and decoration

★★★☆☆

The exhibit paid tribute to the American Fashion designer, Charles James who inspired the dress code. He was known for his structural ball gowns. The guests were expected to wear full evening gowns, tailcoats, waistcoats, and bow ties. The most notable look for me was Karen Elson, a model, and singer-songwriter, who wore a dress designed by Zac Posen, and Blake Lively, an actress who wore a Gucci gown.

While this theme was beautiful, it was forgettable and safe. There was little room for uniqueness and innovation since everyone was expected to wear ball gowns, making it feel like just another red carpet event rather than the Met Gala, which is why I give it 3/5 stars.

2015:

Theme – China: Through the Looking Glass

Dress code – China: Through the Looking Glass (guests were expected to interpret the theme)

★★★★★

The theme was a way of celebrating the Chinese impact on Western fashion over the centuries. I give this theme a 5/5 because each attendee had a unique outfit on how they interpreted the theme. The theme was visually pleasing and there were a lot of cultural references.

My favorite look from that year was Rihanna’s. Her look was designed by Guo Pei, a Chinese fashion designer. The look featured a canary yellow coat dress with a large fur trim train, which took 2 years to complete, and it was worth it because Rihanna stole the whole night. 

2016:

Theme – Manus x Machina: Fashion in an age of technology

Dresscode – Tech white tie

★★★★☆

Manus relates to creating with your hand while Machina means to use machines to create, the theme highlights how technology influences the creation of fashion, and the increasing impact it has on design and production. The dress code was inspired by the theme, which is meant to celebrate technical innovations.

The theme wasn’t bad itself, it’s just that everybody showed up in some sort of silver futuristic gown, my favorite being Kim Kardashian, who wore a metallic silver Balmain gown with a side slit on the dress that went up to her thigh. For my favorite more unique look,  it was Emma Watson, who wore a custom Calvin Klein outfit, made out of a recycled plastic bottle which ties into the theme.

I give this theme an overall rating of 4-stars because there was some unique spin to the theme, such as Clare Danes wearing a light-up Zac Posen gown. 

2017:

Theme: Rei Kawakubo/comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between

Dress code: Avant-Garde

★★★☆☆

The theme for 2017 was honoring Rei Kawakubo, a Japanese fashion designer who is known for designing outfits that defy gender, form, and traditional beauty. The avant-garde definition is  “new and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them.”

My favorite look was by Rihanna, who wore an actual Rei Kawakubo design from her 2016 fall collection. The dress was an asymmetrical 3-D sculptural floral dress. This theme had a lot of potential, but most chose to play it safe by completely disregarding the theme which is why I give it 3 stars.

2018:

Theme – Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination

Dress code –  Sunday best

★★★★★

The themed exhibit was inspired by Catholicism, showing an intertwining of Religion and fashion, showing Pope garments, biblical artifacts, and religious symbolism. The outfits were stunning, everyone delivered which is why I gave it a 5 star mark. My favorite was Chadwick Boseman, who wore a custom Atelier Versace; he wore an all-white blazer and cape with gold crosses and a red tassel, the look went with the theme. My other favorites included Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Zendaya, and Blake Lively.

2019:

Theme – Camp: Notes on Fashion

Dress code –  An expression of everything artificial

★☆☆☆☆

Camp is defined as “an aesthetic that is exaggerated, theatrical, and often intentionally ‘bad’ or ‘over the top’ in a way that is still enjoyable and playful.”

To be honest, I didn’t like the theme, it wasn’t good, which in a way makes sense. If I had to choose my favorite look, it would be Janelle Monae, who wore a custom Christian Soriano dress. The dress was a split design dress that included pink, and black, white, and red colors, the dress also included cutout designs and very “campy” details.

2021:

Theme – In America: A Lexicon of Fashion

Dress code – American Independence

★☆☆☆☆

When I think of the dress code, I imagine wearing designs popularized by American designers to honor the influence America has on fashion worldwide.  The theme offered a very diverse styling since America is not a monolith, it’s a very diverse country.

Even though there is a vast majority of style influences that the guest could’ve chosen from, most still chose to dress in a more ’50s, ‘60’s old Hollywood fashion style, and if they didn’t dress up in old Hollywood, they just didn’t match the theme at all. The red carpet was all over the place, so with that being said, none of the looks from the ‘21 Met Gala really stuck out to me, so I rate this Met a 1 star.

2022:

Theme – In America: An Anthology of Fashion

Dress code – Gilded Glamour White Tie

★★☆☆☆

The theme and dress code was inspired by the Gilded Age era which ran from 1865 to 1902. When you look up gilded period outfits, you see skirts with a bustle, ribbons, hats, and corsets.

With the dress code being very specific, you would assume people would have an easier time following, but that was proven wrong; the majority of the outfits that guests wore didn’t follow the theme at all. With that being said, one look that did stick out to me was Billie Ellishe’s outfit, which fits the theme. She wore a Gucci gown that had a corset bodice. The gown also featured green and purple flower designs on the sleeve as well as on the bodice.

I rate the ‘22 Met Gala 2 stars, just because it didn’t live up to my standards of what I was expecting.

2023:

Theme – Karl Lagerfeld: A line of Beauty

Dress code – In honor of Karl

★★★☆☆

The theme honors Karl Lagerfeld, a German fashion designer who served in the fashion industry for 6 decades. He was best known for his work with Chanel, Fendi, Balmain, and Chloé as well as his own brand. His design characteristics were very structural, and black and white with sharp tailoring.

Pretty much everyone was on theme, Karl was a very influential designer that the majority of the guests had worked with in recent years, so I think that’s why they were easily able to interpret the theme in their own way. My favorite look being Anitta, she wore a Marc Jacobs gown that featured a long train, white opera gloves, and platform heels.

Even though everyone was on theme, the theme was a little boring, nothing special, so I rate it a 3 star.

2024:

Theme – Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion

Dress code –  Garden of Time

★★★★★

The exhibit featured fragile, historically significant garments hence the theme “Sleeping Beauties.” This was honestly the best Met Gala they have had in recent years, and my ultimate favorite. My favorite looks included Harris Reed wearing his own design , Alia Bhatt wearing Sabyasachi, and Nicki Minaj wearing Marni. 

Brandy Melville

By: Sylvia Yannsdottir

Image taken by SZE SHEU gtm 001 from Wikimedia Commons

Brandy Melville is a very popular clothing brand, founded in Italy in the late 1980’s and started to get global attention in the early 2000’s. It is one of the most well known, and thriving brands among teenage girls and young women right now. As of today, Brandy Melville has over 100 stores across the world, but most stores are found in the United States.

There are a couple of things that Brandy Melville is especially known for, that make it stand out as a brand. Mainly, it’s the aesthetic and authenticity of Brandy Melville. It’s very clean, feminine, and dainty. Oftentimes there are recurring patterns and designs on items that are special to Brandy Melville like: hearts, flowers, animals, and many kinds of embroideries.

A major contributing factor to the success of the brand is the attention it gains from social media. Brandy Melville does have its own social media platforms, and often engages with its audience through posting latest collections and releases. Also, many viral influencers on social media right now are constantly encouraging the brand, to the point where Brandy Melville is a staple in almost every teenage girl’s closet now.

Although Brandy Melville is a very successful brand, it has faced controversies in the past. This is because of the “one size fits all” sizing of their clothing items. While there is a wide variety of items and patterns to choose from, there are not any sizing options. This is very problematic for people when it comes to wanting a specific fit, and especially inclusivity. There have been many attempts by the public to change this, but Brandy Melville has not shown any concern for the issue, and probably never will.

Overall, I think Brandy Melville is an amazing brand because even though it has its flaws, it’s still one of the best places to buy clothes from as a teenage girl. The clothes have so much detail and variety, and the pricing is rather affordable. It has overcome many controversies, and I’m sure it will continue to be very successful.

How fashion icons have shaped style throughout the decades

By: Kate Tabor

Image created with ChatCPT

The term fashion icon is used quite a lot, but what actually makes someone a fashion icon? Surely, everybody has their own opinion on what makes someone a fashion icon, but Google defines it as “a person whose unique and recognized style has a significant impact on fashion trends and culture…”. 

Going off of that definition, my mind immediately goes to Marylin Monroe, one of the most popular and classic fashion icons of her day. Marylin Monroe broke barriers back in the 1950s, where fashion for women was often very restricted and modest. She created a whole new world of opportunities for how women present themselves to the world.

I’m sure at the time, Marylyn’s style was critiqued for its boldness just as much as it was praised, but she truly did shift women’s fashion in such a powerful way. It was the start of women being able to embrace their own body and femininity in what they wear. She’s classic, and her fashion marks a turning point for women in history.

Another woman that comes to my mind when talking about fashion icons is Princess Diana. Diana’s fashion is known for being simple and modern, but there’s also a bit of rebellion to it.  Being a part of the royal family, expectations were obviously set on how she dressed and presented herself, and she challenged that by wearing a pant-suit set once.

A lot of people still take inspiration from her looks, and admire her fashion for how she subtly gave messages through it. One of her most popular looks, known as the  “Revenge Dress” is often labeled that way due to how her husband, Prince Charles, confessed his infidelity on national TV the same night she wore the dress.

Both of these icons have changed women’s fashion since their times, but what about modern fashion icons?

Zendaya Coleman is one of today’s most influential fashion icons, and beloved by many. Even though she started as a Disney Channel star, Zendaya has moved on to much bigger things in her career, and is often always wowing critics and fans alike with her looks.

Zendaya is always making a statement with her fashion, and has even won the Council of Fashion Designers of Americas Fashion Icon Award. Her fashion sense is constantly changing and evolving, but one thing that I think makes it stand out more is that she doesn’t label it. Zendaya herself has stated that she doesn’t have a personal style, and I think that’s what makes it so good. She doesn’t put herself in a box of what fits her style and her look, she just wears what she wants, and it’s always amazing.

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Red Carpet looks at the 2025 Grammys

By: Fletcher Pike

Made by Open AI

The Grammys are a well known award ceremony that features many different artists and celebrities who have been nominated for different awards. Some of them include Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and many others. The 2025 Grammys happened on February 2nd, and this event included some really interesting outfits that celebrities wore. In this article, I’ll include some of the outfits on the Red Carpet, and share my opinions on each look.

Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton

https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a63639346/cynthia-erivo-red-carpet-photos-grammys-2025/?scrlybrkr=c1ddf70c

Cynthia Erivo wears an interesting Louis Vuitton gown with metallic and navy colored elements, with her top being reflective silver underneath her blue V-neck cut dress. Cynthia also matched her outfit with her signature nails, adorned with silver decorations and patterns.

I personally love this outfit and I like the navy and silver colors. I think that the metallic elements of this look are pretty unique as well.

Chappell Roan in Jean Paul Gaultier

https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/chappell-roan-jean-paul-gaultier-dress-grammys-1236899458/

Chappell Roan wears an artistic look on the Red Carpet, wearing a unique blue and yellow Jean Paul Gaultier gown and accessories. The dress features tulle, ballerina prints, and feathers that come together to make an interesting look.

I think that her look is very unique to her aesthetic. Overall, I loved the different prints and colors on this outfit as well as the makeup.

Sabrina Carpenter in JW Anderson

https://www.vogue.com/article/sabrina-carpenter-shakes-her-tailfeathers-at-the-2025-grammys

This might be my favorite look from the Red Carpet yet, as Sabrina Carpenter adorns a sleek light blue gown custom made by JW Anderson. I loved the feathery details and the long necklace of diamonds that draped down her back, which was a reference to actress Shirley MacLaine in the 1964 film ‘What a Way to Go!’.

Lady Gaga in Samuel Lewis

https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a63639007/lady-gaga-red-carpet-photos-grammys-2025/

Lady Gaga appeared on the Red Carpet wearing an extravagant Victorian-era black gown with black hair to match. The dress itself is really unique and I feel that the style is definitely on brand for her.

I loved all of the details on the dress as well, and the necklace that she wore. I overall loved the gothic aesthetic of this look.

Jaden Smith in Louis Vuitton

https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/jaden-smith-castle-headpiece-grammys-designer-price-1236902704/

This outfit is where things got a bit weird in my opinion. Jaden Smith wears a simple black Louis Vuitton suit, but wears a black headpiece of a house? The large black headpiece depicts a pitch-black castle that covered a majority of his head and face. I

was honestly really confused when I first saw this, but maybe I just don’t understand its artistic meaning.

Doechii in Thom Browne

https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/final-fitting-doechii-grammys-2025

Growing rapper Doechii wears a signature off-the-shoulder pinstripe style dress with a white Oxford shirt and tie underneath.

I actually really liked this outfit and the unique take on the look. I also really liked the hair and makeup that Doechii had, and I loved this look overall.

Charli XCX in Jean Paul Gaultier

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/charli-xcxs-grammys-2025-red-carpet-look

Singer Charli XCX arrived on the Red Carpet wearing a billowing gray Jean Paul Gaultier gown with dramatic frills and tall black peep-toe boots.

I personally really like Charli XCX, but I’m not sure I was a big fan of this outfit. I think that the dress had a lot of potential, but it could’ve been styled better, and it could’ve had more accessories. But overall, I think that this look was okay.

Overall, I think this year’s outfits were really interesting and I look forward to seeing more outfits in future awards ceremonies.

Fashion throughout history (1950’s-2025)

By: Seng Yang

1950-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

The 1950’s fashion was glamorous, elegant, and well-groomed, with a clear divide between men’s and women’s styles. New materials like nylon, polyester, and spandex were introduced, as well as designers like Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, and Cristóbal Balenciaga.

The women in the 1950’s usually wore their hair in a bouffant, which is one of the most iconic styles of the 50’s.

They had a variety of clothing, including dresses, skirts, pants, blouses, and sweaters but the most popular style for women in the 1950’s was the “New Look” characterized by a cinched waist, full skirt, and a feminine silhouette, often associated with the iconic gray felt poodle skirts that emerged with white Bobby socks and saddle shoes; a style that was popularized by Christian Dior.

1960-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

The 1960’s fashion scene was diverse and broke many traditions, with styles influenced by youth culture, space exploration, and Eastern cultures. It was characterized by a variety of styles , including tailored skirts, mini skirts, and bold prints. The First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy’s, style influenced early 1960’s fashion. Tailored skirts with stiletto heels, shift dresses which were simple, and geometric dresses were popular as well. Evening gowns, which were full-skirted gowns with low or boat necklines, worn for evening events, and capri pants were also popular options for women and girls.

Whether hair was curly, straight, or wavy, volume and height were the main goals making the hairstyle beehive the most popular updo.

1970-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

In 1970’s the fashion was a mix of styles that included hippie, disco, and punk. The most popular style in the 1970’s was the disco look, characterized by tight, shiny clothing like spandex and jersey wrap dresses, platform heels, and bold accessories, particularly popular in the mid-to-late part of the decade. This style was embraced by both men and women.

Some of the popular hairstyles that were worn with the disco look were the shag an unstructured, layered, and textured style that was popular with actors and musicians. Also popular was feathered hair, a style that was made famous by Farrah Fawcett and features brushed-out hair on the sides to create volume.

1980-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

The 1980’s fashion scene was a decade of bold fashion including bold colors, volume, and experimental styles. The most popular style in the 80’s was a “bigger is better” aesthetic which was characterized by bold/neon colors like neon pink and lime green; these colors were popular in clothing and accessories. Big hair, shoulder pads, bright makeup and over-the-top silhouettes were also part of “bigger is better”.

Some other popular fashion trends were leather jackets, studded and spiked jackets inspired by punk rock; denim jackets which were often wore with patches and pins; mini skirts, often made from Lycra or leather; and leg warmers, made popular by the films Fame, Xanadu, and Flashdance.

The most popular hairstyles worn with these styles were big voluminous perms, mullets, Jheri curls, and high ponytails.

1990-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

The 1990’s fashion was diverse and rebellious with many styles and trends. The most popular styles being grunge, influenced by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam leading to a casual chic look of flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and rugged boots and the minimalist look, which was marked by mini skirts, blazers, clean lines, and simple elegance that included preppy prints (for reference, see the movie ‘Clueless’ made in the mid 1990’s).

Lastly, Hip-hop culture influenced the style of the time, with baggy pants, baseball caps, and XXL T-shirts. This style was characterized by baggy clothing, sportswear, and sneakers. Hip-hop artists like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G became style icons during this era, popularizing trends that influenced a generation of fans.

“The Rachel,” a layered, face framing haircut made famous by Jennifer Aniston’s character on the TV show ‘Friends’ was considered the most iconic 90’s hairstyle. Some other popular hairstyles were bouncy curls and hair accessories such as scrunches, butterfly clips, and hair beads.

2000-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

Fashion in the 2000’s was characterized by a mix of styles including prominent low-rise jeans, baggy clothing, graphic tees, hip-hop influenced looks, capri pants, trucker hats, dresses over jeans, velour tracksuits, a mix of bright colors and metallic accents, with a heavy emphasis on designer bags. Trends were often inspired by music subcultures and a global mashup of vintage styles making it widely recognized as the Y2K aesthetic.

Popular hairstyles in the 2000’s were zig-zag parts, spiky buns, side-swept bangs, and the most iconic one was the pouf hairstyle. 

2025-

Art by Charlotte Bistodeau

Fashion trends now haven’t changed much from the 2000’s except for being more modernized. Many popular fashion trends currently are baggy clothing, asymmetrical patterns, belts, bomber jackets, denim skirts, low-rise jeans, cargos, jerseys, and lots of accessories. Some of the most popular/well known styles are grudge, coquette/preppy, old money/quiet luxury a minimalist style creating an expensive look, acubi, and Y2K staples which include low-rise jeans, bubble skirts, and other Y2K styles which are popular with Gen Z.

There are many popular hairstyles but the most popular ones are curtain bangs, slick back hairstyles, butterfly cut, wolf cut, jellyfish cut, and layers.