Y2K 2.0: A Fresh Spin on Early ‘00s Style
If you were around for the year 2000, you’ll recall the excitement of the new millennium ahead, a techy utopia that promised excess, prosperity, and unimaginable innovations in modern technology.
While we couldn’t have imagined our bedazzled flip phones would transform into sleek smart devices in the decade to come, it may also be equally surprising that Y2K fashion has circled back into style. We firmly believe ultra low-rise thong-baring jeans should remain a thing of the past, but some Y2K fashion staples have been reinvented for modern times—and we’re here for it. Super slouchy jeans are reimagined with a higher rise and cropped “baby tees” feature chic details like ruching and tie-front hems. Long Matrix-y coats are brought into present tense with glossy finishes, while small logo-emblazoned saddlebags (a staple of the late ‘90s/early ‘00s) feature more subdued monogram prints. Bandanas, bucket hats, and shiny metallics make us nostalgic for that past, though we suggest wearing one at a time to stay planted in the sartorial present.
Whether you’re nodding to the past with a butterfly bobby pin or going full-on with a velour tracksuit, Y2K is making a comeback. Here are 10 pieces that put a modern spin on the throwback Y2K trend:
Off-White Logo Cotton Bucket Hat $280
MM6 Maison Margiela Double-Breasted Faux Leather Trench Coat $1,165
Salvatore Ferragamo Trifolio Leather Bag $1,750
Fenty Off Record 57mm Rectangular Sunglasses $340
Free People Solid Hair Scarf $28
Jennifer Behr Pippa Bobby Pins $162
MCM Logo Monogram Corssbody Bag $615
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