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2000s Decade Recap – Fashion


what kind of decade wasn’t fashion in
the first decade of the millennium can
only be described as ever-changing it
also saw a revival of past trends
kaleidoscope seems like the most
appropriate word to illustrate it yeah
that’s the kind of decade it was in the
fashion world the new millennium started
out with a continuation of the
relationship between the music and
fashion world’s rapper labels such as
jay-z’s Roc aware and Eminem’s
shady limited brought original style
from the streets to the runways and
finally to the mainstream in 2001 skinny
jeans became the denim of choice for
both men and women thanks to the
numerous paparazzi shots of Scarlett
Johansson and Kate Moss wearing this cut
in 2002 the fashion world was inspired
by another trendsetter Sienna Miller who
popularized the boho look bohemian style
allowed women the freedom to layer
fabrics mix prints and accessorized
fearlessly designers like Marc by Marc
Jacobs Missoni and Chloe took these
looks to the runway fashion pioneers
Paris Hilton Nicole Richie and the Olsen
twins popularized designer sunglasses in
2003 oversized vintage shades aviators
and Ray Bans are seen everywhere in 2004
we saw uggs leggings and yellow rubber
LIVESTRONG bracelets on everyone
especially sorority girls doves campaign
for real beauty elevated the importance
of women’s self-esteem and brought
marketing in the fashion world under
scrutiny 2005 saw high-end designer
Stella McCartney collaborate with
Swedish fashion house H&M the collection
flew off the shelves in 2006 sneaker
companies rereleased the shoes we used
to love retro sneakers were on
everyone’s feet Crocs also burst onto
the scene this year much to the dismay
of fashionistas everywhere the TV show
Gossip Girls sense of style had a huge
impact on retail in 2007 private school
preppy was officially in looks such as
crested Blazers khaki slacks pleated
skirts and of course headbands were all
a must-have ballet flats were back for
Footwear and Kanye had his all feeling
like 80s rock stars with his revival of
shutter shades in 2008 the fashion world
mourn the death of designer yves silva
who was
considered one of the 20th century’s
greatest figures in French fashion first
lady fashion became popular thanks to
Michelle Obama’s bright colors and
prints she also proved it’s okay to show
off your arms in 2009 high-end labels
created more affordable lines like poppy
by coach the recession had people
shopping for deals and bragging about
how much they saved rather than how much
they spent this decade in fashion proved
the trends may come and go but they
continue to shape our style
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