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Economic Anxiety

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Gen Z individuals showcasing a blend of mid-2010s nostalgic fashion and contemporary styles on a city street, reflecting economic influences on 2026 trends.
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How Past Fashion Trends Influence 2026 Styles

Economic anxiety is pushing Gen Z consumers not towards novel trends, but back to the familiar mid-2010s aesthetics of their youth.

Theo Ashford·April 14, 2026