Y2K

As part of our “Reflection” theme, we wanted to take a closer look at the increasingly popular return of Y2K fashion. As if we’ve traveled back in time to the early 2000s, our daily wardrobes are populated with low-rise jeans, tracksuits, tiny sunglasses, chunky shoes, and more. We wanted to capture current interpretations of Y2K style by Gen Z in this photoshoot, so we incorporated iconic cultural staples, including the Burn Book from Mean Girls, a flip phone, and a Juicy Couture purse. Because Y2K is not solely an American or Western tradition, we wanted to portray cultural diversity in our representation of Y2K and thus incorporated jhumka earrings as a way to recognize the presence of heritage and tradition in an individual’s style — mainstream media often westernizes Y2K fashion, erasing the multicultural backgrounds of the individuals wearing these clothes. The bright colors, funky patterns, and blast-from-the-past outfits that we pieced together served as a fun way of depicting an aesthetic that is both modern and nostalgic, reflecting the evolution of fashion trends and culture.

— Inaya Mir ’25

Flat Hat Magazine Style Director

Vision by Carson Belmear ’25, JR Herman ’24, Inaya Mir ’25

Styled and Produced by Carson Belmear ’25, Inaya Mir ’25, Sharon Sandler ’25

Makeup by Emily Han ’25

Modeled by Isaiah Nunez ’23, Georgia Thoms ’23, Hazel Vineet ’25

Photos by Zachary Lutzky ’24