Behind the Gen Z revival of Y2K fashion and how to sell your old clothes
Y2K fashion resellers and experts explain what is fuelling the love for early 2000s fashion, plus how money can be made from reselling it
From Juicy Couture sweat sets and low-rise, bedazzled jeans to chunky belts and baby tees, early 2000s fashion is all the rage again. That potentially makes that old box of clothes in the back of your wardrobe a sitting cash cow.
Fashion-forward university students and TikTok influencers are flaunting the miniskirts, chunky sandals and other bright, brand-heavy and borderline tacky items they likely bought second-hand.
Jackson Mangum, a 24-year-old tailor in the US state of Oregon, says that while he has distanced himself from Y2K and found his style, his wardrobe still has influences of it, including baggy camo shorts, flared jeans and big, funky sunglasses.
“I’m usually not Y2K, but I appreciate Y2K style. I think it’s cool,” says Mangum, who showcases his work on his Instagram account, @wornandtornattire.
“The baggy jeans, different pops of pink and the chrome shades – it’s easy to go anywhere and be able to find things that fit into that niche. Throwing it together is easier than throwing together a full vintage outfit.”