TRENDS clips Y2K style is everywhere lately, from butterfly clips to space bun hairstyles and tiny neon tank tops. This year, both Prada and Dior re-released purses and prints from the early 2000s, and the trends have trickled down to Instagram boutiques like @shopcolorfulnatalie, whose marketing centers on 2000s nostalgia.
baby tees Sami Ryan is an Los Angeles-based womenswear company whose collaboration continuously sells out over online boutique REVOLVE and the Sami Ryan website. They reimagined the cuddly stuffed animals of our childhoods, Care Bears, on stylish baby tees.
trucker hats Trucker hats have also been redone by brands like Aviator Nation—but nothing trumps the classic VonDutch trucker hat, which can be seen on the heads of UM students at the pool on any given Saturday. Even Greek Organizations and retailers nationwide have hopped on to this trend, revitalizing formerly outdated brands like VonDutch and Bass Pro Shops by stamping letters on it.
swimsuits Matchy-matchy vibes popularized decades ago are also back, but in a new way. According to whowhatwear.com, three-piece swimsuits, a bikini with a wrap skirt, are the hottest swim trend of the year. Shop the look! Sunglasses: PacSun Top: REVOLVE Hat: Ali & Ariel Bag: Luis Vuitton
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