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5 Biggest Aesthetics of 2024: From Grandpacore to Mob Wife

Spend all your time scrolling TikTok? Same. And if you’re anything like us, your fyp is probs full of effortless aesthetics — from Barbiecore to gorpcore to clean girl core.

But what’s in rn? Here’s everything you need to know about 2024’s hottest fashion trends…

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1. Y2K

Ok, we know this one has been around for a while. But y2k is here to stay. Shop cargos, ballet pumps, butterfly tops and relaxed denim and start serving noughties nostalgia. In today’s world, Juicy Couture is kitsch, Britney and Paris are style icons, and kitten heels are no longer a no.

10% Off New Look

Bag y2k basics for less. Pair them with chunky trainers or low-rise jeans for the ultimate 00s look.

20% Off Foot Locker

Foot Locker 🤝 y2k footwear. Shop the hottest y2k drops: like New Balance and more.

20% Off Levi’s

Discover Levi’s bespoke y2k edit for graphic tees, baggy jeans, skorts and tanks (to name a few).

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2. Quiet Gorpcore

It’s giving outdoorsy, it’s giving camping, it’s giving rock climbing. Going gorpcore? Start with layers, an abundance of bulky pockets and sporty accessories. Then add hiking boots, waterproof jackets, utility vests, zip-up fleeces and cargos.

20% Off Levi’s

Tapered cargos, transitional outerwear, fleeces & hoodies: get it all with your Levi’s discount.

10% Off Nike

Explore Nike’s weatherproof outdoor collection and the super-soft fleece range to perfect the gorp look.

10% Off River Island

Shop River Island casualwear for quilted puffers, funnel sweatshirts and utility cargos.

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3. Mobwife

Mob wives = confidence, luxe, glamour. Sleek simplicity is out and loud over-the-top dressing is sooo in. This trend is all about replacing minimalism with fur coats (faux ofc), animal print and chunky gold accessories.

25% Off Ray-Ban

Best sunglasses for your mob wife era? Ray-Ban’s oversized sunnies and reinvented classics.

10% Off River Island

Faux fur gilets, longline coats, chunky jewellery — get it all at River Island.

10% Off Farfetch

Easily achieve the mob wife look with Farfetch: bag just-in bags, animal print and more.

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4. Messy grunge

Goblin mode, rat girl era, full-on feral fashion. This year, say goodbye to the “clean girl aesthetic” and embrace chaos. Taking inspo from 90s grunge and pop rock (see: Winona Ryder and Venetia from Saltburn), the messy girl aesthetic screams out for black slogan tees, layered jewellery, smoky makeup and distressed clothing.

20% Off Levi’s

With Levi’s latest laid-back styles, loose is more than a fit. It’s a way of living.

10% Off Nike

Nothing says old-school grunge like Nike’s skateboarding styles.

10% Off New Look

Head back to the 90s with New Look denim skirts, logo tees and more.

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5. Grandpacore

Ready to step into your elderly era? This must-have style trend is all about channelling your inner grandad. Get your honkshoo on with cosy, comfy and eclectic fashion. Think loafers, Birkenstocks, chunky knit socks, baggy trousers, cable knits, crocheted vests and oversized gold-framed glasses.

10% Off Ralph Lauren

Shop grandpa polos, cable-knit cardies and the Ralph Lauren Boathouse collection.

10% Off New Look

Grandpa, but on a budget? Look no further than New Look.

10% Off Nike

Ready for retro? Get modern-day vintage must-haves with Nike.

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