In practice today, the Y2K aesthetic is a mix between McBling and the original Y2K. Y2K in the 2020s really refers to all of the styles popularized between 2000 and 2009.

While it may be lighthearted and poppy, the aesthetic is a byproduct of political and economic hardship. If Y2K ended after the dot-com bubble burst, McBling rose to popularity in 2003, following ...

Adding a fun twist to the ubiquitous hand accessory — our trusty phones — another Y2K trend has made a bold comeback! The playful, vibrant, beaded phone charms, as popularised by celebrities ...