The terms "Mcbling," "Bimbo core," and "Scene" are all associated with Y2K (Year 2000) aesthetics and subcultures that emerged around the turn of the 21st century. Each style has distinct characteristics that have influenced modern Y2K aesthetics in various ways.
1.McBling: "McBling" refers to the flashy, opulent fashion and lifestyle associated with the hip-hop and rap scenes of the early 2000s. This style is characterized by oversized clothing, designer labels, bling jewelry (such as large chains and diamond-encrusted accessories), and a general emphasis on wealth and status. The excessive use of logos and luxury brands was a key feature of McBling's style.
2. Bimbo Core: "Bimbo core" is a more recent term that refers to a playful, hyper-feminine aesthetic characterized by bright colors, exaggerated proportions, and a focus on traditionally "girly" items like sparkles, glitter, and pink hues. This style embraces stereotypes of femininity in a provocative and empowering way, often incorporating elements of kitsch and camp to create a bold and unapologetic look.
3. Scene: The "scene" subculture emerged in the mid-2000s and was closely associated with emo and punk music scenes. Scene fashion was characterized by brightly colored hair, heavy eyeliner, skinny jeans, band t-shirts, studded belts, and accessories like wristbands and neon jewelry. The scene style was known for its DIY ethos, mix of alternative and mainstream fashion elements, and rebellion against traditional norms.
In modern times, the Y2K aesthetic has returned, drawing inspiration from these earlier subcultures and styles. Contemporary Y2K fashion combines nostalgia with a modern twist, incorporating trends like low-rise jeans, crop tops, platform shoes, mini skirts, and tiny sunglasses. Influencers and celebrities have embraced Y2K aesthetics on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, helping to popularize the look among a new generation.
The modern Y2K aesthetic retains the boldness, playfulness, and nostalgia of its predecessors while incorporating current fashion trends and influences. By blending elements of McBling, bimbo core, and scene styles with a contemporary twist, the modern Y2K aesthetic celebrates individuality, self-expression, and a diverse range of influences from past eras.
One of the greatest American hardcore DIY punk bands of all time . They embedded their fight against oppression, discrimination etc. right into their lyrics. Their music United a diverse audience around the world and their commitment to social justice, even raised money for MANY of the social issues .
How badass is THAT ! They even sang almost all their songs in Spanish !
My obsession with drawing on pieces of paper smaller than those I usually use for my works lives on. I understand that I have to post smt once in a while, so, have a look at my practice with drawing solely with pens.
Couldn’t pick one version, so, have both variants of our savior Simon.
If you know, you know. It means you’re my bestie now, phaha. But also, man, you need a therapy (just like me 🙃)
If you do not know, please play Soma or watch a letsplay of it (like I did all those years ago). You’ll make yourself a great favor.
It’s such a shame nobody mentions this game anywhere. I didn’t even know there’s a whole @ss fandom dedicated to it until recently and I feel so bad for missing all the fun throughout the last years…
I won’t spoil anything but damn, this game will make you think and constantly question your decisions and sadly enough it’s not smt we see in modern media anymore.
I still remember the first time I “finished” the game. The moment the credits rolled on my screen I looked at a wall in front of me and stared at it for half an hour, mulling over what I’ve just witnessed (in a good way); I literally had an existential crisis.
Pretty sure it’s the first time I ever thought about the meaning of life and death in general. So yeah, this game was very influential in my case.
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a group of English painters, poets, and critics founded in 1848 by William Holman Hunt, John Everett Millais, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. They aimed to reform art by rejecting the academic standards of their time, particularly the influence of the Renaissance artist Raphael. Inspired by medieval art and literature, their works often featured vivid colors, intricate detail, and complex symbolism. The Brotherhood's art and ideas were controversial but influential, laying the groundwork for the Aesthetic and Arts and Crafts movements that followed.