Absolutely loved boho in the aughts but I just don’t think I’m ready to see it return. I’m not sure exactly why. Maybe its carefree spirit feels too at odds with the current state of the world. Maybe I just miss the giant embroidered hobo bag I used as a bookbag in 2005 that left a constant giant bruise on my hip, because a burlap sack isn’t a proper vessel for transporting pharmacology textbooks.
Thats probably why there is a big push for its return - as a form of escapism. I've never been a boho girlie so interesting to hear from an OG fan that it's not hitting yet.
I could absolutely get behind Moth-eaten Maximalism, which is basically the Grey Gardens kind of boho (I think every decade has its take on that, even if they don't specifically recognise it with the label). Feels apposite for the moment especially with the fact that Grey Gardens literally is a crumbling dangerous grand old house, you know? Same with the peep-toe and the mixing of decades. EDIT: oh and also the dark green, I love it.
and yes, enough with the Carrie Bradshaw stuff PLEASE.
Yeah I'm really into the idea of mixing like an almost black-green with red or burgundy. This is so out of character for me because I usually despise red and green combined - the Christmas palette.
Romanticising CB has gotten totally out of control, especially on Substack. I just want one day of scrolling where I don't have to see her face and wardrobe.
red and green shifted into a darker key look great together - remove the brightness and you also remove the hackneyed Christmas palette look, you know? I've done it and I actually really liked it!
it's funny how the CB thing is getting on my nerves. I don't think I'd have the same reaction to, say, Lana del Rey worship in the present day because at least that feels a bit more rooted in what the girls posting about her might have actually been into as kids/teens.
Makes perfect sense! I'll have to keep my eye out for something dark green on Depop.
Yeah I feel that she's also such a divisive character, you really love her or hate her. I understand the impact on SATC on fashion (really enjoyed Mark Gong's recent nods to charlotte) but let's mix it up a bit.
I think even wearing them as nail polish colours could work! Personally I've always thought of burgundy/dark green as neutrals, it boggled my mind when I first saw people list them in 'I'm wearing colour' outfits. Says a lot about the shift in mindset around colour palettes since the 00s.
re: CB - don't get me wrong I do enjoy her as a character (love a messy imperfect bitch heroine) and do love her fashion on SATC the show, but on substack she's becoming the High Sport pants of tv characters and we just need a little break from it all.
Agreed about the skinny jeans, and that at this point in time late 2024, I can’t quite tell when out and about who’s an early adopter of the revival and who never stopped. Age would be the giveaway, but there’s an ambiguous age range where it could go either way 🤔
Moth-eaten Maximalism as a phrase is inspiring me to go s bit further with my current wardrobe mixing. And the skinned muppets (always so hard to say out loud) is fun to see again, too!
Great point! Also I feel like when skinny jeans first were big that was the only choice available. Now they will coexist with straight, wide leg and barrel leg etc.
It's kind of hard to do an in and out list from a fashion perspective these days as more things are "trending" than not. Which I guess is a good thing to shatter the illusion that you should only be wearing what has been deemed by tastemakers as "hot". But then there is also too much choice and pressure for customers to buy more more more.
Aw I'm glad you like Moth-Eaten Maximalism. I'm trying to make it a thing 🦋
Obviously I’m all about the bath house push of 2025 UNLESS my sacred spaces become overrun by insufferable people - learning spa etiquette and codes is something I’ve been pondering on
All I want is translucent multi colored electronics to come back. I want to see all the guts of my phone through a bright orange clear plastic case. Of ALL of the aughts trends to STILL not be revived….
Absolutely loved boho in the aughts but I just don’t think I’m ready to see it return. I’m not sure exactly why. Maybe its carefree spirit feels too at odds with the current state of the world. Maybe I just miss the giant embroidered hobo bag I used as a bookbag in 2005 that left a constant giant bruise on my hip, because a burlap sack isn’t a proper vessel for transporting pharmacology textbooks.
Thats probably why there is a big push for its return - as a form of escapism. I've never been a boho girlie so interesting to hear from an OG fan that it's not hitting yet.
Also love the commitment! 😂
I could absolutely get behind Moth-eaten Maximalism, which is basically the Grey Gardens kind of boho (I think every decade has its take on that, even if they don't specifically recognise it with the label). Feels apposite for the moment especially with the fact that Grey Gardens literally is a crumbling dangerous grand old house, you know? Same with the peep-toe and the mixing of decades. EDIT: oh and also the dark green, I love it.
and yes, enough with the Carrie Bradshaw stuff PLEASE.
Yeah I'm really into the idea of mixing like an almost black-green with red or burgundy. This is so out of character for me because I usually despise red and green combined - the Christmas palette.
Romanticising CB has gotten totally out of control, especially on Substack. I just want one day of scrolling where I don't have to see her face and wardrobe.
red and green shifted into a darker key look great together - remove the brightness and you also remove the hackneyed Christmas palette look, you know? I've done it and I actually really liked it!
it's funny how the CB thing is getting on my nerves. I don't think I'd have the same reaction to, say, Lana del Rey worship in the present day because at least that feels a bit more rooted in what the girls posting about her might have actually been into as kids/teens.
Makes perfect sense! I'll have to keep my eye out for something dark green on Depop.
Yeah I feel that she's also such a divisive character, you really love her or hate her. I understand the impact on SATC on fashion (really enjoyed Mark Gong's recent nods to charlotte) but let's mix it up a bit.
I think even wearing them as nail polish colours could work! Personally I've always thought of burgundy/dark green as neutrals, it boggled my mind when I first saw people list them in 'I'm wearing colour' outfits. Says a lot about the shift in mindset around colour palettes since the 00s.
re: CB - don't get me wrong I do enjoy her as a character (love a messy imperfect bitch heroine) and do love her fashion on SATC the show, but on substack she's becoming the High Sport pants of tv characters and we just need a little break from it all.
Agree, burgundy nails are usually my go to so they're neutral!
Incredibly good stuff. It’s a skinned muppetcore christmas.
Brunch should never be out 😩
Yeah look im gonna pay for a meal it’s dinner
Agreed about the skinny jeans, and that at this point in time late 2024, I can’t quite tell when out and about who’s an early adopter of the revival and who never stopped. Age would be the giveaway, but there’s an ambiguous age range where it could go either way 🤔
Moth-eaten Maximalism as a phrase is inspiring me to go s bit further with my current wardrobe mixing. And the skinned muppets (always so hard to say out loud) is fun to see again, too!
Great point! Also I feel like when skinny jeans first were big that was the only choice available. Now they will coexist with straight, wide leg and barrel leg etc.
It's kind of hard to do an in and out list from a fashion perspective these days as more things are "trending" than not. Which I guess is a good thing to shatter the illusion that you should only be wearing what has been deemed by tastemakers as "hot". But then there is also too much choice and pressure for customers to buy more more more.
Aw I'm glad you like Moth-Eaten Maximalism. I'm trying to make it a thing 🦋
If you’re looking for dystopian tv, then watch Silo on Apple TV+. It’s worth taking the 7-day subscription if you have time to binge watch 2 seasons.
Wow what a cast! Potential for holiday binge watching. Thanks Cassie! X
Obviously I’m all about the bath house push of 2025 UNLESS my sacred spaces become overrun by insufferable people - learning spa etiquette and codes is something I’ve been pondering on
100% - I love the idea of a business meeting in a bathhouse but needs to be separate from relaxation.
Exactly! Savor the silence in the sauna but gap in the restaurant area
love love muppetcore but can’t agree abt the asmr! asmr and tapping are always in
Just making sure you’ve read Octavia Butler!
highly recommend In Ascension by Martin MacInnes
Thanks Atara! So many great reccs! X
Noooooooo!!! I fall asleep to ASMR literally every night LOL 😂
😂 I'm glad that works for you I tried it and can't get into it!
I also don't want to see another celebrity do an asmr interview.
My husband is the same. He literally laughs at me every night. But okay, yeah, the celebrity ASMR interviews are a no, LOL.
so on point with some of these predictions, i can 100% see the skinny jeans and boho revival coming. also, festivus!!
Thanks Jesselyn! They're coming whether we like it or not 😂
haha I love it but I would love look alike contests to stay, they are so random and fun
Haha which celeb is next for the lookalikes ya reckon? X
Push presents are the worst! Giving birth isn’t exactly a unique experience.
All I want is translucent multi colored electronics to come back. I want to see all the guts of my phone through a bright orange clear plastic case. Of ALL of the aughts trends to STILL not be revived….
State of Denmark, v for vendetta, day of the triffids and death of grass for book recs c
Love v for vendetta will have to check out the others 💕