Sprinkled throughout the mega-pop-y aesthetics were the moody styles of high school "underdogs," translated through goth and emocore. It was only a matter of time before some variation of indie ...

Sweater vests are key for this aesthetic. Same goes for unique denim. Complete it with colorful sunnies and a graphic tote. Yes, this skews preppy, but pleated skirts fall into the "indie ...

The indie sleaze aesthetic, the once-beloved style characterized by deep V-necks and disco pants, has been making a comeback on TikTok, with the hashtag #indiesleaze amassing more than 164.9 ...

By now, these digital-native aesthetics are standard nomenclature, at least for the chronically online—each “core” a keyword to enable the search and retrieval of related images. Unlike ...

Since last year’s revival of the Balenciaga City Bag, there have been murmurs about the return of “indie sleaze,” the 2020s name for the sexy-yet-grungy aesthetic that dominated the early 2000s.

Within that subculture was what became known as indie sleaze, a messy-cool aesthetic defined by eclectic vintage outfits, overexposed photos, and carefree partying. Today, there’s even an entire ...

With the “indie kid” aesthetic came the romanticization of convenience stores and football bleachers, a growing itch to see friends in-person — in the mundane. Perhaps it is because the pandemic ...