But thanks to Gen Z, Y2K fashion is back on top.
For all of its faults, Y2K fashion has no shortage of charms.
Unsurprisingly, the styling of Elle Woods was a deliberate choice.
Today, Elle Woods' style continues to dominate pop culture.
The movie’s best-dressed star is Chenille, played by the incomparable Kerry Washington.
And then accessories that feel both unique and special and classic and simple."
Mean Girls
Trends come and go, but the 2004 “Mean Girls” film is forever.
Although different groups of students have their own distinct styles, they all aspire to be like the plastics.
From statement tees to gobs of pink fabric, the high-fashion moments are endless.
In fact, the film’s fashion is so iconic that it has inspired numerous runway looks, perElle.
There was no casualness to the way she dressed.
She thought about every single solitary element that she put on."
It’s satisfying to know that “Mean Girls” fashion is still as fetch as ever.
From Kourtney Kardashian to Janet Jackson, everybody wants a piece of this tough-gal trend.
And gigantic boots aren’t the only looks attributed to “The Matrix.”
The creators of “The Matrix” never imagined the film’s impact on fashion.
In fact, style wasn’t even the goal of the movie’s costume designer, Kym Barret.
There’s a strength in women’s clothing [nowadays].
It’s a sexy, utilitarian-looking fashion.
Fashion is more geared towards a real woman now."
After all, dressing like a sci-fi hero feels incredibly empowering.
Then there’s Cooper Nielsen (Ethan Stiefel), who comes roaring into the film on his motorcycle.
Drenched in a black leather jacket, Cooper is the quintessential bad boy.
In many ways, Lizzie’s wardrobe choices reflected her budding independence and self-confidence.
I’d go, sure.
I like it."
Thanks to the Y2K craze, Lizzie McGuire’s immortal style has again landed in the spotlight.
Even fashion icons likeVanessa HudgensandGigi Hadidare getting in on the “Lizzie McGuire Movie” nostalgia.
Even the film’s fiendish vampires are on trend.
And who can forget Aaliyah’s spine-tingling performance as Queen Akasha?
Casting Aaliyah as Queen Akasha was a powerful choice for the film.
After all, Aaliyah’s contributions to fashion are unmatched.
The new wave of pop punk is more eclectic and emotionally intelligent and women are spearheading it.
In 2001, the new millennium was just getting into full swing.
Leesa’s prediction was that furs and bellbottoms from the 1970s were set to come roaring back, perVogue.
Wider-leg pants and low-rise wasn’t in, so I needed to create this look.
So we set up shop and made almost all of the clothing."
2003’s “Honey” is a stunning tribute to Y2K’s hip-hop glory days.
Some of the film’s greatest looks feature velour tracksuits, low-rise camo pants, and cropped baby tees.
Today, the movie is still a cultural icon and a fashion guidepost.
After so many years, this movie’s fashion is just as cheetah-licious as ever.
