The 2010s Comeback

It's triggering, it's nostalgic, but most of all it's inevitable - the resurgence of the decade that you had to be a teenager in. When I think of 2010s trends I always ask myself: does every generation loathe the era of their awkward adolescence that much, or did we really just get it that wrong as a generation? From skater dresses to snapbacks, here's a rundown of what I think and hope to see come back, and what I hope stays on Tumblr.

So far

It used to be that fashion trends and the decades they thrived in saw a resurgence at around the twenty year mark. Nowadays, it seems like we churn through that cycle much more quickly - which is a whole other aspect of the fashion industry we can critique another day. We're already seeing the returns of trends on runways, celebrities and gen z influencers. So here's a quick rundown of what we've started to see on our screens.

• Ballet flats: Bella Hadid is undeniably a walking trend predictor for the younger generation (whether you believe these are her ideas or the product of paid partnerships is up to you. . . ), so when she posted herself wearing flats on a flight from Paris Fashion Week and several times since it could only be assumed this was a bigger trend yet to blossom. The likes of Rosalia and Miu Miu seem to agree. Which brings us to the decade-old question - how much do you need to spend on ballet flats to actually have support, and is it viable for the average consumer?
• Tacky handbags: Think Kimmy K pre-streetwear. Up until recently I worked in a vintage store, and much to my surprise the bags that were bought the most were slightly or VERY oversized Coach, Guess and other similar bags. New designs at the recent Paris Fashion Week show that tacky handbags - from oversized to clutches - are coming back. It's time to get to the op shop and secure that $10 bag before they're all gone.
• Vintage Diesel: This is a comeback I'm not opposing at all. The word amongst vintage resellers is that vintage Diesel clothing and accessories are pretty new to the scene in Australia. But it's arrival is the epitome of "coming in hot" - not only is the clothing well made, but the brand in the 2000s-2010s seem to strike a perfect balance between trendy and timeless.
• Digital cameras: A comeback I also generally get behind is young people exploring media materials from when they were too young to use them to their full potential. Our generation has loved working with 35mm film to capture the nostalgia of our younger years in our adulthood, and now we'll have more opportunity to do it with digital cameras too. Whether it's camcorders or shoot-and-point cameras, content using these formats are popping up more and more. It's time to take a trip to Jaycar to make sure you've got your cords and SD cards, because we're about to see a new perspective on an old format once again.

Here's hoping

There's actually plenty of trends I would love to see modern interpretations on. Some I've seen hints of, but many I'm just hoping make a surprise comeback.

• Scene: If you're still reading, I almost wouldn't blame you for tuning out here. But hear me out: I said MODERN interpretation. I was never allowed to go scene, which in hindsight maybe I should thank my mother for. But there are still so many aspects of scene fashion I would love to see revived. This year I once again tried to do racoon tails in the bottom layer of my hair - I once again failed like I did in high school. While teasing probably won't make a comeback, we already see similar hair and makeup on e-girls. And honestly, I wouldn't be mad if I saw some of those photo edits from the Timezone photobooths again.
• Normcore: Honestly, I really love normcore with a streetwear edge. It's not a style I'd wear daily, and I know this because it never truly left as we kept dadcore, but it's something I like to incorporate every one in a while. When a KAWS shirt, comfy sneakers and unimpressive jeans are what calls for the occassion and my energy levels, why would I do more?
• Froyo: I know this isn't fashion-related at all but I've noticed a lot of frozen yoghurt places popping up in the heart of Melbourne CBD and it's kept me wondering every day since - when is someone going to do a vegan dupe of good froyo?!

I'm going to finish this post with the list you've been scrolling through in your head this whole time - the list of 2010s fashion trends I hope either never comes back or comes back in a veeeery different interpretations.

• Galaxy print
• Hipster fashion (especially moustache prints and fake reading glasses)
• Wedges and wedge sneakers
• Boho
• Swag???
• Skater dresses
• Snapbacks and those leather train conductor hats
• Gladiator sandals

While I may enjoy observing and writing about trends, I hope everyone reading this consumes consciously and buys personally stylish pieces that will last them for years to come. Trends coming into the forefront of the fashion industry are a great way to be exposed to new ideas about styling and design, but I always encourage you to find your own personal style through these experiences.

What would you add or take off these lists? Comment down below.