The thirst for nostalgia never ends—especially in a time where reliving the past heydays of fashion is simply a tap away. From Pinterest mood boards to archival fashion Instagrams, endless curations of trends live for eternity online for anyone and everyone to access and recreate. In this day and age, it’s only natural that trends of the past have crept into our algorithms. And if you don’t already know, the era of Y2K is back and stronger than ever before.
A time led by noughties icons Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie, the early 2000s had its fair share of fashion bops and flops. From Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s infamous double denim red carpet moment down to the iconic Juicy Couture velour sweats, the early 2000’s were filled with memorable moments in fashion history. It’s no wonder why the celebs of today are catching the Y2K bug.
As the queen of the early 2000’s—Paris Hilton famously declared, “skirts should be the size of a belt…life’s short, take risks.” We’re certainly taking all the risks and dialling up the sex appeal by sporting cheeky ultra-mini skirts this season. The Miu Miu microskirt took over the Internet earlier this year, and quickly became a celebrity favourite. Most recently, Sydney Sweeney walked down the MTV Movie & TV awards red carpet in a pink sequined mini skirt and crop top, while Julia Fox vouched for a white midriff-baring set with a pair of thigh high boots fit for a dominatrix. Speaking of boots, taking cues from the Britney/Justin western-inspired-denim red carpet fiasco is the return of cowboy boots as spotted on Dua Lipa and K-pop star Hyuna.
And of course, a Y2K ensemble is never complete without a trusty mini baguette bag, a crowd favourite for its utility and versatility. The iconic Fendi baguette approved by Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw may have seen a dip in popularity over the years, but thanks to the resurgence of noughties fashion, the classic purse has been flying off the shelves and into the hands of A-listers like Camila Cabello and Kylie Jenner.
Below, Vogue rounds up the Y2K trends spotted on celebrities as of late and where to shop them.
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Mini skirts
A versatile must-have in every It girl’s wardrobe, the micro length makes it a top pick during the sweltering summer heat. Dress it up for special occasions like Saweetie, or put a tomboyish twist on the look with an athletic jacket as inspired by Bella Hadid.
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Mini skirts
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Mini skirts
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Mini skirts
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Baby tees
Casual and comfy, the baby tee is essential for the ‘off-duty’ model look. Megan Thee Stallion takes us back to the heydays of the noughties with an Ed Hardy tie-dye crop while Iris Apatow opted for a ringer baby tee in a school-girl inspired look.
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Baby tees
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Baby tees
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Baguette bag
Celebrities like Camila Cabello, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Bieber have all been spotted with a baguette bag in hand this season. Just big enough to carry the essentials, the mini bag makes for a versatile accessory to match with every outfit imaginable.
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Baguette bag
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Baguette bag
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Cowboy boots
Hyuna lives the essence of Y2K in her miniskirt-cowboy boot outfit, while Dua Lipa jazzed up a stripey co-ord with a midwestern-inspired boot. Though it may seem like an intimidating piece to add to your wardrobe, these boots have the ability to elevate even the most basic of outfits to give it a Y2K twist.
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Cowboy boots
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Butterfly party tops
The skin revealing butterfly top makes it a perfect party piece as seen on Olivia Rodrigo, Vanessa Hudgens and Paloma Elsesser. Paired with a simple pair of denim, the statement piece is sure to turn heads at every occasion.
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