Why “Chaotic Chic” Is the Trending Aesthetic of Autumn/Winter 2021
November 16, 2021 at 06:00AM I probably won’t be the first millennial to say this, but whenever I look onĀ TikTok, I feel old.Ā And as someoneĀ who isĀ still in theirĀ 20s (okay, only just), I’m not sure I’m okay with it. But I supposeĀ it’s just part and parcel of a new generation taking to new platforms to express their individuality and, most importantly, assertĀ their point of differenceĀ from the previous generation. FromĀ a fashion-editor perspective, IĀ have also been impressed by the sheer number of trends that have come out of TikTok, from dark academia to cottagecore. It’s essentially the new way subcultures are forming in the digital era.Ā This season,Ā a new aesthetic has emerged, and it’s yet another example of TikTok'sĀ tendency toĀ rebel against prevailing trends. Welcome to the world, “chaotic chic.” Originating from a particular street style tribe, chaotic chic points to an eclectic approach to dressing that embraces…
